6 Degrees of Separation
Fleet management in the Australasian region has seen its fair share of changes over the last five years. From the increased volatility relating to the price of fuel, to new environmental challenges and tax legislation; these days, fleet management is under greater scrutiny than ever. Learn more
Residual Value Forecasts Fall Across Europe, Says Survey
European leasing companies are more pessimistic about the residual values they believe they will achieve for their company vehicles on re-sale, according to a new survey in six major European countries. Learn more
BCA Nottingham Wins in LeasePlan Supplier Excellence Awards
BCA Nottingham was named Car Auction Supplier of the Year at the LeasePlan Supplier Excellence Awards on 5th February, 2013. Learn more
Leasedrive Wins Top Fleet Award for Customer Satisfaction
Leasedrive, the UK’s largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group, has won the Fleeteye CSI award for fleets of over 250 vehicles. The award recognises service to customers in 2013, and is based on results obtained throughout 2012 from Experteye’s market-leading post-sale customer satisfaction survey. Learn more
ALD Netherlands First to Use New Miles User Interface
International full service car leasing provider, ALD Automotive, is the first to implement the new Miles user interface with enhanced functionality from fleet management software specialist, Sofico, which improves customization and user satisfaction and increases productivity and efficiency. Learn more
Ford EcoSport Heads to Europe, Spotify Voice Control in Tow
Mobile World Congress is usually more about smartphones and tablets than full-blooded vehicles, but that hasn’t stopped Ford from using the show to announce its newest motor, the Ford EcoSport, which boasts Spotify voice control and a host of other futuristic features. Learn more
Nissan Extends Range for Europe-Built Leaf
Nissan has extended the range and lowered the price of the Leaf electric car that the automaker will begin making in the UK in April. The new European version of the Leaf, which will debut at the Geneva auto show next week, will have a range of 200km (129 miles), up from the 175km range offered in the version of the car made in Japan. Learn more
Other VW Models to Share 261 MPG XL1 Drivetrain
Reports from Europe suggest the drivetrain – which will yield an astonishing 261 miles per gallon under the hood of the XL1 – also will make an appearance as an option for VW’s little Up! minicar. And versions of the powertrain could show up in other models, as well. Learn more