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Cobra Automotive Technologies and Mobileye Vision Technologies announced today a distribution agreement whereby the two companies will collaborate in selling the Mobileye Advance Warning System throughout Europe to passenger cars, light commercial vehicles , insurance companies and Original Equipment Suppliers. Tags: automotive, distribution, driver assistance, technologiesposted by admin on Nov 12
LDV Strengthens Its Fleet Team Posted by: Simon McBride View all posts in: Fleet management, Fleet news LDV has strengthened its fleet team with the appointment of two new fleet sales directors to head up its UK operation. Carolyn Wall and Craig Judd will be responsible for leading the national fleet sales team and developing relationships with key fleet customers. Carolyn Wall, was formerly a LDV fleet sales manager, brings over 15 years of automotive experience in corporate sales having Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Nov 6
The Chips Are Down In Hull Posted by: Simon McBride View all posts in: Association of British Insurers, Auto Windscreens, Fleet management, Fleet news, General interest Chipped windscreens are a downside of motoring but if you live or work in the Hull area then you are more likely to get a chipped windscreen than anyone else in the UK. This research has come from a study of insurance claims from one of the UK’s leading automotive glazing services’ companies, which polled Britain’ Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Oct 23
PricewaterhouseCoopers has given a stark warning to the UK motor industry as it is predicting that there will be fewer car retailers operating in the UK in the next few years. PricewaterhouseCoopers claims this will be a result of vehicle manufacturers tightening control over dealership standards. Chris Kent, a director in the automotive team at PricewaterhouseCoopers, [...] Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Oct 8
Wholelife cost calculations by Venson Automotive Solutions reveal that fleets can save thousands of pounds per vehicle by turning to electric power for low mileage, urban stop-start journeys. The figures were unveiled at the company’s inaugural ‘Drive Electric 2008’ event attended by around 80 fleet decision-makers at the Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground in Leicestershire - an event [...] Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Sep 29
Arnold Clark is the first and only automotive company to have been awarded the Five Star Health and Safety Audit Award by the British Safety Council. The motoring giant repairs, rents and sells new and used cars, won the coveted award following a rigorous inspection. The comprehensive safety evaluation from world-class auditors’ gives organisations star ratings - from one to five - this indicates the effectiveness of their safety programmes. Action plans are provided which aim to help compani Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Aug 26
A pioneering way of recognising contributions to skills development in the automotive sector has seen more than 100 businesses plus another 100 individuals sign up since the initiative was launched six months ago by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), the automotive retail industry’s Sector Skills Council and professional association. The IMI’s SkillMiles scheme awards points to individuals and businesses helping to support the Institute’s work in raising skill levels, including financi Tags: automotive, businessesposted by admin on Jul 23
ALD Automotive, one of the UK’s leading contract hire and leasing companies with more than 47,000 vehicles on its fleet, has signed a new three-year contract for fast-fit and tyre management services with Kwik-Fit Fleet. The new deal, which extends to the end of 2011, builds on a four-year partnership and continues to give company car and van drivers access to Kwik-Fit’s UK network of 670 centres and more than 200 mobile units. In addition, apart from a 24/7 service to ALD Automotive customer Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Jun 20
The credit crunch has continued to bite as May has seen a slow down in UK car production. Paul Everitt, SMMT chief executive said “May saw a slow down in UK car production, reflecting a cautious approach to demand across Western Europe. Year-to-date volumes remain positive and are up 66,332 units over the same period in 2007. The outlook for UK automotive manufacturing remains optimistic with strong demand in many emerging markets.” While the commercial vehicle sector looks brighter. Paul Ev Tags: automotiveposted by admin on Jun 16
Navevo has developed GPS software for heavy vehicles that keeps drivers informed about the unique obstacles they face on the road. The £199.99 ProNav system offers dynamic routing and navigation optimization based on vehicle dimensions, legal restrictions, and weather and road conditions... Tags: Automotive, Fleet Management, GPS, Traffic Related Articles: Mazda Advanced Safety Vehicle 4 to begin public road trials Audi offers SmartBeam headlight system Lane departure data collection system Tags: automotive