Once hailed as the guardian of the company car, the traditional fleet manager is now an endangered species, especially in the small business sector, as the resource intensive role becomes difficult to justify from a cost efficiency point of view. According to a new report - Modern fleet management and the drive to reduce costs - from CBVC Vehicle … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 12 October
The Maserati Levante is due before the end of the year but the Alfa Romeo Stelvio SUV is said to be based on it and coming early in 2017. The name’s not confirmed by AR but company bosses have said they want to create a driver’s SUV and set it apart from rivals on the road. Russia’s new car sales are falling nearly 11% last month although lada, … [Read more...]
Inside out design tests for new Ford engines
Sophisticated design technology is being used to shape the inside of a new generation of Ford engines. Ford has used an innovative combustion-modelling tool for the development of its new EcoBlue range of high-efficiency diesel engines. The CONVERGE CFD software package from Convergent Science has been used by the Ford engineers to develop the new … [Read more...]
BEN raise issue of mental health in motor trade
Ben, the not-for-profit organisation that partners with the automotive industry to provide support for life to its people and their families, has launched its new mental health campaign. BEN want supporters to donate £1 or more to help colleagues in the automotive industry suffering from mental health challenges and the money will go back into providing … [Read more...]
Getting more from our roads
There are stark choices facing Europe’s road planners. They need to look to smooth flows and handle demand: add capacity to our current road network or manage the load more efficiently, according to two of the key speakers at the European Road Infrastructure Congress, http://www.eric2016.eu/ taking place this month. In a session entitled “Big data and … [Read more...]
Green investors will drive future car use and business
Green investors want to drive change in automotive models and use. Less than a week after the UN confirmed the Paris Agreement would come into effect on 04 November this year, a global network of more than 250 institutional investors has published a guide setting out the threats facing the automotive sector. They also explain investor expectations for … [Read more...]
Newslines 11 October
The all-new Mazda MX-5 RF Retractable Fastback will go on sale in the UK on the 4 March 2017. With the first cars produced heading to Europe and North America, UK drivers will be able to get behind the wheel of Mazda’s exciting new MX-5 Retractable Fastback early next year. The world’s most advanced electric buses are being developed which can be … [Read more...]
Inspired Audi Q3 Black Edition
The dark and brooding looks of the Black Edition Audi A4, A5, A6 and A7 Sportbacks have inspired a new Q3 Black Edition of the perennially popular compact SUV line-up. The new top flight Q3 and the sharper, even better equipped versions that sit below it will become available later this month priced from £26,600, and will reach their first … [Read more...]
Plant briefings to follow Ford and Unite meeting
Unite union leaders and workers at Bridgend Engine Plant will be briefed about discussions with Ford over future investment. The union and car-maker had private meetings in London on Friday and details of the talks have not been given by either side. Afterwards, head of Unite Len McCluskey said, “Our concerns in relation to Ford’s commitment to its UK … [Read more...]
Newslines 10 October
The Lamborghini of the leisure vehicle world will be unveiled to the UK public at the Motorhome & Caravan Show 2016 this week, the Morelo Empire Liner. The new show-stopping super-liner from German motorhome manufacturer Morelo is equipped with premium fittings expected of a home, including under-floor heating, rain shower and even a garage, perfect … [Read more...]
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