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BVRLA names new HR director
- 02/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The BVRLA has appointed Nora Leggett as its new director of human resources. Leggett has been the BVRLA’s director of member services since 2013 and has spent more than 20 years working on behalf of the vehicle rental and leasing sector, having joined the association in 1997. Chief executive Gerry Keaney said: [...] -
Congestion the key concern for fleet bosses
- 02/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
New research has identified road quality and congestion as the key concerns for UK fleet and mobility managers. The findings come from the 2020 edition of the Arval Mobility Observatory, which surveyed the views and opinions of 5,600 businesses in 20 countries, covering wide ranging questions about fleet and [...] -
Accident rates surge 72% in May
- 02/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Car accident rates in the UK are increasing as lockdown eases, while the nature of accidents is also changing. This is according to new analysis by AX. It found that there was an 81% drop in the first two weeks of April compared to first two weeks of March. However, accidents rose by 72% in May compared to April, a [...] -
FCA launches dedicated fleet hub
- 02/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK has launched a purpose-built web portal for business customers, gathering relevant information and advice about its five brands, Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Jeep and Abarth, in one place. The move underlines FCA’s strategy to strengthen its position in the fleet [...] -
Aftermarket must brace for EV surge
- 02/07/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
The coronavirus could supercharge the growth of electric vehicles. That was the message of the first online Industry Briefing Bitesize, delivered by the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Steve Carter from Train4Auto Consultancy said that EV sales made up 35% of all UK car sales in March, but [...] -
bodyshop magazine gears up for 2020 awards
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
bodyshop magazine has confirmed that its flagship awards event is on track and will now take place on 15 December at ICC Wales near the Celtic Manor Resort. Now in its fourth decade, the collision repair industry’s favourite yearly get-together is bucking the trend of the many great British events that have [...] -
Fleet urged to focus on drivers
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Fleets have been encouraged to consider the mental health of their drivers as lockdown eases. Research has found that most commercial drivers worked an extra five hours a week during lockdown, and will now have to adapt new safety processes and protocols to continue working safely. Venson Automotive Solutions [...] -
Rolls-Royce reveals designer shortlist
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced the shortlist for it Young Designer Competition, which has attracted more than 5,000 entries from children aged 16 and under in more than 80 countries around the world. Contestants were asked to design their dream Rolls-Royce of the future, incorporating bespoke features and [...] -
Change at the top for Groupe PSA
- 01/07/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Groupe PSA has announced a series of management changes. Christian Müller, currently managing director engineering Opel Automobile GmbH, has been appointed new head of powertrain and chassis engineering, effective from 1 August, while Marcus Lott, vice-president body in white, equipment and materials engineering [...] -
Flexible furlough scheme launches tomorrow
- 30/06/2020
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
The new flexible furlough scheme comes into force from tomorrow (1 July), allowing employers to bring employees back to work on a part-time basis. Under the flexible furlough arrangement, employers can bring furloughed employees back for any amount of time and any work pattern, while still being able to claim for [...]