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The Motor Ombudsman extends accreditation t...
The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is pleased to announce that Harwoods Group, the long-established and family-owned retailer of luxury vehicles, has successfully extended its Motor Industry Codes of Practice accreditation to all of
Bridgestone Europe to acquire TomTom Telema...
Bridgestone Europe NV/SA (“Bridgestone”), a subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation in EMEA, has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business, for a cash consideration of €910 million. The transaction will bring together the
The top trends set to shape the vehicle lea...
2019 is set to be an exciting, yet somewhat uncertain, year for the vehicle leasing industry. Like many other sectors, we’re poised on the edge of our seats in anticipation of a final Brexit agreement (or
Truck CO2 targets: no public charging point...
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published data on the severe lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks across the EU. ACEA is issuing this new data ahead of a decisive
One every nine minutes – 60,000 electric ...
UK electric car registrations continue to set records, as latest figures place the total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last year at 59,911, making it the most successful year for electric
vGroup International strengthens Leasing Di...
vGroup International, the UK’s leading provider of motor accessory essentials, has strengthened its vLease division to further reinforce customer service levels and client communication. Simultaneously, vGroup International has created the new position of head of exports
UK drops out of top 5 in Electric Vehicle p...
New research from LeasePlan has revealed the UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation. The annual index has revealed the UK has lost its 2018 position within the top five, dropping down
Appointing a specialist procurement company...
Businesses have been warned to be on their guard against a growing trend to turn to specialist procurement companies when acquiring fleet services only to find those organisations then walk away and sub-contract to typically industry
Brexit: only 10 weeks to implement if chang...
With the UK Parliament rejecting Theresa May’s deal; the EU’s position on the withdrawal agreement and request from clarity from UK parliament there continues to be uncertainty and there remains a real risk that we could
Activa Contracts launches new initiative re...
In an effort to ensure safer drivers in their clients’ fleets are properly rewarded and commended, Activa Contracts is sponsoring a new initiative with its risk management partner, Lightfoot. The ‘Activa Contracts Lightfoot Drivers’ League’ rewards
