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- Volkswagen Golf Match BlueMotion 1.9TDi road test -
Tue, 20 May 2008 13:52:09
The BlueMotion range from Volkswagen is causing quite a buzz. With the focus of fleets very much on economy and low-emission cars the BlueMotions could be just the answer that fleet operators are looking for. The Polo BlueMotion is a firm favourite of RoadTestReports.co.uk, will the Golf live up to the expectation? Volkswagen Golf Match BlueMotion [...] - Rising fuel prices lead to fleet operators adopting greater environmental focus -
Tue, 20 May 2008 09:41:18
Fuel prices are now at record levels and fleet operators are becoming even more conscious of the vehicles they choose and are adopting a greater corporate environmental focus. Environmental awareness is now top of fleet decision makers’ agenda as the evidence proves that operating low-emission, fuel-efficient vehicles can help reduce fuel bills and allow operation [...] - Honda CR-V and Kia Sportage road tests -
Tue, 20 May 2008 08:41:30
Our sister site RoadTestReports.co.uk has recently road tested the Honda CR-V and the Kia Sportage. The CR-V we tested was the 2.2 CDTi and makes up the majority of the CR-V sales in the UK. Honda CR-V road test report. The Kia Sportage is sometimes described as a “budget SUV” and we went for a [...] - Alphabet launches its very own ‘green label’ -
Tue, 20 May 2008 08:33:03
Fleet giant Alphabet is launching a colour-coded method of displaying a vehicle’s CO2 emissions. In doing so Alphabet is aiming to help its customers reduce their carbon footprint and help to save them money on their ever increasing fuel bill. Alphabet’s director Mark Sinclair said: “Our carbon report is a strong starting point for discussions with our [...] - Fleet market must wait for Seat Ibiza -
Tue, 20 May 2008 03:25:11
The Seat Ibiza Ecomotive may be receiving rave reviews but fleet managers waiting to add the new diesel version to their line-up are going to have to wait a little longer. The success of the Ibiza Ecomotive and the Volkswagen Polo BlueMotion, which share the same 1.4litre engine that is designed to cut carbon dioxide emissions [...] - Nissan confirms global Cube -
Mon, 19 May 2008 08:07:50
The next generation Nissan Cube is set to be a global hit according to president and CEO Carlos Ghosn of Nissan. Already a success in Japan, Ghosn confirmed that the next Cube is to be launched in the UK next year alongside a seven-seat Quashqai. The car takes its name from its boxy shape and it [...] - Honda seals hybrid deal with BA -
Mon, 19 May 2008 08:06:01
The Honda Civic Hybrid has been chosen by aviation giant British Airways as its car of choice for its airline sales force. This means that the Japanese maker will supply more than 100 Civic Hybrids which will make up to nearly half of the total cars used by the aircrafts sales team. Honda claims the deal for [...] - Society recognised for boosting fleet safety -
Sun, 18 May 2008 15:06:45
It has been one of the strongest supporters of the fleet sector over the last decade - and now the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) has the award to prove it. At the 2008 Fleet World Honours, RoSPA was presented with the Safety Award for promoting the management of occupational road risk. The [...] - Lombard takes awards for fleet management service -
Fri, 16 May 2008 13:11:18
Lombard Vehicle Management has been awarded the Fleet Management Service Award in the 2008 Van Fleet World Honours. This is Lombard’s third major award in six months. The Van Fleet World Honours is an annual event that awards manufacturers, service companies and individual who have excelled in their sector. Wayne Millward, Lombard’s Van Unit Operations Manager [...] - Zenith buys Provecta -
Fri, 16 May 2008 08:13:53
Fleet Giant, Zenith Vehicle Contracts has bought the employee car ownership (ECO) company Provecta. The buyout has been sealed for an undisclosed sum and will strengthen Zenith’s fleet to 26,000 vehicles. Not only does this merger increase the fleet of Zenith it also means that it gets a new base located in Reading, Berkshire – the firm [...]
