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Archive for August, 2008
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
Tighter rules are being introduced that will make it compulsory for all drivers to pass an eye test at least once every 15 years.
This will be introduced in 2011.
Read more at Fleet News
Posted in Driver Information, Miscellaneous Articles
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
We have a VERY limited stock of Mercedes E320 Cdi Avangarde Available for immediate delivery at these crazy prices.
A mercedes E320 Avantgarde Luxury Saloon with leather for less than £300 a month should not exist - but it does !! CLICK HERE to be taken to the quote.
To give you ...
Posted in Car Leasing and Contract Hire News, Company Cars
Thursday, August 28th, 2008
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has been named the Best Luxury Car by the Auto Express New Car Honours awards, the third year in a row that it has been recognised.
David Johns, editor in chief of the magazine, said that there were not many cars that had been as successful as the ...
Posted in Car Leasing and Contract Hire News, Company Cars
Tuesday, August 26th, 2008
Vauxhall have unveiled the new Insignia Sports Tourer - their new estate.
Due to be shown at the Paris Motor Show, the car is to go on sale second quarter of 2009.
Read more at Fleet News
Posted in Miscellaneous Articles
Tuesday, August 19th, 2008
Around and about Dundee there's a couple of electric vans being tested - by Dundee company Axeon Holdings.
They're driving them around until they run out of charge, they've said if you see them being towed home it's because they've worn the battery right down!
Axeon have an order with Allied Vehicles ...
Posted in Commercial Vehicles
Friday, August 15th, 2008
The Local Government Association has reported a 72% drop in the number of abandoned vehicles (Also know as ELVs - End of Life Vehicles).
This is reported to be for a number of reasons, enforcement being one - but also crucially the soaring prices of metal for recycling.
I remember just a ...
Posted in Driver Information
Friday, August 15th, 2008
New James Bond movie "Quantum Of Solace" features the Ford KA.
Actress Olga Kurylenk is seen behind the wheel of a Golden KA in this the 22nd Bond movie.
This film will see the return of Daniel Craig as James Bond and of course Dame Judi Dench as M and is set ...
Posted in Company Cars, Miscellaneous Articles
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
VW have revealed the new MKVI Golf that will go on sale in January.
The 2.0tdi boasts 108bhp and 119g/KM of CO2.
Read more at FleetNews
Posted in Car Leasing and Contract Hire News, Company Cars
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Deborah Meaden and Theo Paphitis have teamed up with DDN to help promote its Misfuelling Prevention Device.
The idea is that the MPD will stop users incorrectly filling up with petrol rather than diesel. The device simply replaces the existing filler cap.
Read more at FleetNews
Posted in Driver Information
Thursday, August 14th, 2008
Used car prices are predicted to fall by at least 12% between now and the end of the year, according to EurotaxGlass's.
Retail demand is falling, having a negative effect on the used car market.
But don't worry, beat the crunch by contract hiring, and let a finance company take the risk ...
Posted in Company Cars
