Finance

Changing the future view of fleet models

22 July 2020

The aftermath of the coronavirus crisis is likely to prompt an “increasing split” between the way cars and vans within fleets are managed, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that the accent on car fleets is likely to be centred around whether journeys are required while, for vans, it will be more about efficient management of journeys that … [Read more...]

Tradelines 22 July

22 July 2020

Two years since its market introduction, the Lamborghini Urus Super SUV, has reached the important milestone of the 10,000th car. The model with chassis number 10,000 is destined for Russia and is a landmark for the company which has seen its fortunes turn around as a result. Car insurance premiums decreased by £6 during June and now stand at an … [Read more...]

Flat-pack EV platform builds on success

21 July 2020

Israel-based REE Automotive (REE), the electric platform leader reinventing e-Mobility, has won the 2020 BloombergNEF (BNEF) Pioneer award. REE has been named as one of ten game-changing companies by Bloomberg - the global business and financial information news leader - for its breakthrough EV platform, which is completely flat, scalable and modular and … [Read more...]

Newslines 21 July

21 July 2020

Ford has expanded its fast-growing Active range with the new Tourneo Connect Active people mover and Transit Connect Active van variants from £21,285 and £21,675, respectively, with deliveries from the end of this year. Active varients of Tourneo and Transit Connect feature SUV-inspired exterior styling, an optional mechanical limited-slip differential for … [Read more...]

Roads, pollution and fuels focus fleet minds, says Arval Mobility report

20 July 2020

Road infrastructure, Clean Air Zones and the adoption of alternative fuels top the list of challenges reported by fleet and mobility managers over the next five years. The finding comes from authoritative new research in the Arval Mobility Observatory, which gains insight from businesses via a wide ranging set of questions to uncover broader trends and … [Read more...]

Over 13M vehicles recalled this year so far

17 July 2020

Over 13 million vehicles have been recalled around the world to so far this year, writes David Miles. Data acquired by Finbold.com indicates that approximately 13,362,759 million vehicle units have been recalled globally by different manufacturers between January 1st and July 13, 2020. The recalls are mainly due to safety concerns. Toyota is the world’s … [Read more...]

New-look trouble-free car subscription service

15 July 2020

The UK’s newest and most flexible car subscription service offers a trouble-free all-inclusive deal for both private drivers and businesses who want the convenience and reliability of a quality new car while avoiding locking themselves into a long-term financial contract. Caasta.com, backed by Green Bison Group, aims to disrupt the new car market and help … [Read more...]

Explore lease contracts in new world of business

15 July 2020

Fleets need to review their vehicle lease contracts across the board in the light of the coronavirus pandemic, says FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software specialist, said that the crisis had caused a wide range of potentially quite dramatic changes in key leasing variables. He said, “Current car and van lease arrangements used … [Read more...]

EC wasting € Millions on ‘outdated’ truck stops – warning

14 July 2020

The ongoing European Commission initiative to develop new standards for safe and secure truck parking areas in Europe is highly relevant to ensure safe and good resting conditions for European truck drivers but does not meet future low carbon transport needs, say vehicle makers. Welcoming the trucking initiative, ACEA said that in the context … [Read more...]

Newslines 14 July