Plaudits rain in for Silverstone Fleet Show
On top of a record attendance, which was up 40% on last year, the event on 9th April attracted a cacophony of tributes, as well as identifying the most eco-friendly company car drivers. In … Read More »
2014 Silverstone Fleet Show raises the bar
The event on April 9 was attended by fleet decision-makers from across the UK, who witnessed a stunning array of cars and vans available to drive on four different circuits, including Silverstone’s world-famous Grand … Read More »
Audi & FAW to launch A6 L e-tron for Chinese market
The Audi A6 e-tron will be based on the long-wheelbase version of the Audi A6, which is already produced in China, and will be adapted to meet local market needs. The full-size sedan will … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Mazda to focus on low-emission SKYACTIV cars
To be held at the world famous Silverstone complex in Northamptonshire on Wednesday 9th April, the Show will enable hundreds of fleet decision-makers to put Mazda’s latest SKYACTIV-equipped cars through their paces. Fleet decision-makers will be … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets given chance to evaluate new fuel card offering
Launched by Barclaycard Business Solutions in conjunction with The Miles Consultancy (TMC), Fuel+ has already been piloted with 30 corporate clients including supermarket brand Morrisons, which saw a £700,000 reduction in its like-for-like fuel spend … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Electrifying line-up
One highlight of the Show this year will be the chance for visitors to the Show to see the Mitsubishi i-MiEV which is being driven by EV specialist, Brian Orr, Director of the EV Matters consultancy, … Read More »
U.S. study shows high adoption for workplace electric vehicle chargers
The results were drawn from the first two years of The EV Project, backed by the United States Department of Energy, which is analysing electric vehicle usage patterns based on Nissan LEAF owners in … Read More »
EST to hold webinar on plug-in vehicles today
The webinar will cover: • Changes to Benefit in Kind tax rates for company cars • New car and van fuel benefit charges • Enhanced Capital Allowances for zero emission goods vehicles In addition, … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Emphasis on fleet training & education
The new workshop-style training sessions, held in the seminar theatre in the Silverstone Wing at the Show, are a radical change from the seminar programme of previous years and are aimed at anyone in fleet … Read More »
Cross-country EV charging network completed four weeks ahead of schedule
Supplied and operated by Chargemaster Plc, the rapid chargers are some of the first “tri-standard” units in the UK and will allow EV drivers to charge their cars in approximately 20 minutes. CrossLink is … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: New “Whisper Diesel” Astra for first drive
Vauxhall’s top-selling Astra is now available with a super-smooth, super-quiet new-generation 1.6 CDTi engine, billed as Vauxhall’s cleanest ever mid-size diesel, with fuel consumption of up to 76.3mpg and carbon emissions of a tax-busting … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Leading-edge fleet crash data recorder to debut
Dubbed Cara 110, the new system is currently in its final trials in Europe and will be officially launched at the Show. The system has been developed by Blacktrack, a small private company developing … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: UK premiere and first drives galore
UK fleet decision-makers attending the Silverstone Fleet Show will have their first opportunity to see the new model at close quarters on a static display and find out for themselves why leading car experts have just … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets offered chance to try latest braking and safety systems
The initiative, demonstrated by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch and RoadSafe, will focus on the very latest Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, described as the most important primary safety technology that … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: CAP Consulting named as headline partner
CAP Consulting will be one of the event’s headline partners – a move that underlines the Leeds-based company’s determination to grow its influence in the fleet sector. The company will be represented at a special networking … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleet associations give their backing
The three trade bodies, the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO), the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), have all booked stands at this year’s … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Silverstone Circuit becomes "eco-driving" hub for a day
The Fleet Show 2014 – organised by Fleet World magazine – will offer its audience of senior fleet decision-makers the opportunity to test drive a wide range of new cars and vans on a … Read More »
Government urged to rethink ultra-low emission vehicle incentives to drive fleet take-up
A workshop comprising the Energy Saving Trust, the Association of Car Fleet Operators and a range of BVRLA rental, leasing and commercial vehicle members gave advice to the government’s Office for Low Emission Vehicles … Read More »
Zenith to remove EV hurdles for fleet drivers in new E-Motion package
Under the strategy, which follows a 12-month comprehensive evaluation of all available EVs, Zenith will offer vehicles including full electric, plug-in hybrids and range extenders to its customers, adding that drivers will be protected from … Read More »
IT consultant converts Prius to run on LPG
Converted by UKLPG approved installer Martin Motors in Muirhead, his Prius returns on average 60mpg. However, thanks to autogas LPG being nearly half the price of petrol, his fuel costs are significantly reduced, with … Read More »
