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A range of new logistical and travel management services will be available to fleet managers when the EU's global positioning navigational satellie Galileo is launched.
Now the system’s Euro 3.6 billion funding has been approved, the focus has turned to what benefits it will bring to motorists.
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High-polluting cars that are already in use by fleets will be able to bypass new tax rules that come into force next year.
The news could lead to a rush to get such cars onto fleets before next April, as well as some fleet operators extending lease contracts for high-polluting cars.
“Drivers of some executive cars will get their orders in quickly to try to beat the changes,” said Ian Tilbrook, managing director of ING Car Lease.
“But with lead-in times of over six months, they will have to be quick.”
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Sinclair Finance and Leasing Fleet ride and Drive event 2008 was held on 20th June and took place at Hensol Castle, Miskin. It was yet another successfull event regarding the venue, food, weather and overall turn out.
"On behalf of Shirley and I, I'd like to say a big thank you for another lovely day held at Hensol Castle. Beautiful surroundings, excellent company and fab cars. Thank you again!"
Alison Edwards - Rockwool Ltd
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Vauxhall is to introduce a system that reads speed limit signs in the forthcoming Insignia.
The Front Camera System is the first of its kind to be offered in a production car and will be an option from early next year.
It consists of a duel function camera that reads speed limit and no overtaking signs and displays them on the instrument panel, as well as alerting drivers when they veer unintentionally out of their lane.
Developed by Vauxhall’s European counterpart Opel in association with supplier Hella, the camera sits behind the rear view mirror and can spot road signs and lane markings.
Rising fuel prices are leading to an increase in company vehicle drivers attempting to defraud their employers.
“Fuel fraud on fleets usually rises when petrol and diesel pump prices rise rapidly,” said Neville Briggs, managing director of CFC Solutions.
“Judged solely on what we are hearing from fleets, it could be quite widespread right now.”
Fewer company car users are getting behind the wheel for work resulting in a drop in annual mileages and fuel costs.
Fleet managers said factors, especially the rising cost of fuel, appalling levels of congestion and better communications technology, were all leading to a decrease in company car mileage.
As a result of this some fleet managers are returning to their lease provider to lower annual mileage allowances and renegotiate contracts.