Pictured: Geoffrey Bray
Geoffrey Bray Retires from ARI Fleet UK After Guiding Fleet Support Group to Prominence
Geoffrey Bray, who founded Fleet Support Group (FSG) in 1987 and oversaw its expansion to become the UK’s largest privately-owned fleet management company, has announced his retirement from the recently-rebranded ARI Fleet UK business. Learn more
Fleet Show Growth Continues to Impress
Fleet World’s Fleet Show at Silverstone chalked up an impressive 30% growth in visitor numbers over the 2012 event, underlining the strong interest that still exists among fleet decision makers in finding out about the latest products and services to arrive in the world of fleet. Learn more
Tusker Benefits from Energy Saving Trust’s Smarter Driving Initiative
Staff at contract hire and salary sacrifice market leader, Tusker, have taken part in the Energy Saving Trust’s (EST) ‘Smarter Driving’ eco-driver training initiative which they have been offering to their customers – and seen fuel consumption fall by 12%. Learn more
Register Now for CCIA, the UK’s Premier Driving Event
Fleet decision-makers are being urged not to miss out on the UK’s premier driving event by registering now for Company Car in Action (CCIA), which takes place at Millbrook Proving Ground on June 11 and 12. Learn more
Focus on Pedestrian Safety
The Second UN Global Road Safety Week to be held 6-12 May 2013 is dedicated to pedestrian safety. Requested by the UN General Assembly, the Week will draw attention to the urgent need to better protect pedestrians worldwide, generate action on the measures needed to do so, and contribute to achieving the goal of the Decade of Action for Road Safety 2011-2020 to save 5 million lives. Learn more
Brake: The Fleet Safety Conference and Awards – 13 June 2013
A prestigious and not-for-profit annual event organized by Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of sponsors. It takes place on Thursday 13 June 2013. The event brings together fleet safety managers and suppliers from across the UK to celebrate and share best practice in managing road risk to stop needless deaths and injuries on roads. Learn more
Ford Selling Trucks in Myanmar
Ford will start selling vehicles in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, including the F-150. Automakers are always looking for the next untapped market and Ford may have “discovered” it in Myanmar. The company announced it will begin selling F-150s and Rangers there shortly and plans to offer a full lineup of vehicles by December. Learn more
Chinese Drivers Push Up Gasoline Demand
Chinese drivers are pushing up demand for gasoline in the world’s largest energy consumer, increasing the automotive fuel’s share of consumption as diesel use plateaus. Learn more
