80% of FLeets Still Ignoring Whole-Life Cost Approach
Speaking at the “Fleet Management in a Changing World” seminar held in Canary Wharf, fleet experts Dan Rees, senior manager, Deloitte Car Consulting, and Andrew Cronin, key solutions manager, GE Capital UK, each highlighted that whole-life costs were the key criteria in compiling company car choice lists at an ACFO fleet briefing held in association with Motorexpo, the world’s largest free-to-visit motoring event. Learn more
Fleet Alliance a Great Place to Work!
Leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, is officially one of the best places to work in the UK, according to a survey by the independent Great Place to Work Institute. The company recently won the award for the Best Company to Work at in Scotland, also presided over by the Great Place to Work Institute. Learn more
Ford Applies Lessons of U.S. Crisis in Europe Upswing
The slump in European auto sales that has prompted plant closings and layoffs may finally be turning the corner for Ford Motor Co. Ford is following the same restructuring template overseas that worked in North America during the U.S. economic crisis four years ago. Learn more
European Car Sales Plunge to Their Lowest Level in 20 Years
With the continent’s economy still in free-fall, European car sales tumbled to their lowest level for May in two decades, according to the industry’s trade association. Learn more
Germany Leans on EU States to Weaken Car Co2 Law
Senior members of the German government have warned EU member states that Germany’s automakers could scale back or scrap production plans in their countries unless they support weakened carbon emissions rules, according to diplomatic sources. Learn more