A Focus on Complex Fleets
ARI President, Carl Ortell explains to International Fleet World publisher Ross Durkin why the US-headquartered organization’s recent acquisition of UK-based FSG (formerly Fleet Support Group) provides growth opportunities in both new markets and new product areas. Learn more
BVRLA: Growing Support for Safety Recall System
ReCare, the free-to-use online vehicle safety recall system, is gaining rapid adoption within the UK fleet sector, with around 20 leasing companies, several major daily rental operators and a number of large corporate fleets signed-up to the scheme. Three leading manufacturers – Ford, Kia and Volvo – have already decided to submit vehicle recall information to ReCare and others are poised to follow. Learn more
Ford to Close Plants in UK as Part of Restructuring Plan
Ford Motor Co. says two plants in the United Kingdom will close later this month, part of the company’s plan to restructure its European operations by cutting nearly one-fifth of its vehicle capacity. Learn more
Nissan, Renault Investing $5 Bil in India, Plan New “Ultra-Low Cost Cars” for Emerging Markets
A day after launching the revival of the once-familiar Datsun brand, Nissan and its French partner Renault are laying out major plans for India and other emerging markets, including a plan to jointly develop a new line of ultra-low cost vehicles that the makers hope will give them a leg up in some of the world’s newest and fastest-growing markets. Learn more
European Car Sales Hit 20-year Low
European car sales slumped to a two-decade low, German investor confidence unexpectedly dropped and euro-area exports fell for a second month, adding to signs that the region is struggling to emerge from recession. Learn more
