All articles by Brian Cantwell
Brian Cantwell
Alfa Romeo launches into the fleet SUV market for the first time
The rejuvenation of the Alfa brand by its parent FCA Group continues as the motor manufacturer launches its first ever Sports Utility Vehicle offering, the Stelvio, into European fleet markets.
BVRLA members’ business fleets grew 6.6% in Q4 2016
The BVRLA’s latest quarterly survey of its members found that the business car and van leasing fleet grew by 6.6% year-on-year in Q4 2016.
Ian Barker appointed head of BNP Paribas Rental Solutions UK
Ian Barker has been appointed as the head of BNP Paribas Rental Solutions UK, the company’s commercial vehicle and fleet management arm.
SocGen to list stake in ALD Automotive
Societe Generale is to float its vehicle leasing arm ALD Automotive in the middle of 2017 via the disposal of a limited stake, according to its end of year results.
Alphabet launches leasing services in China
Alphabet International has launched in the Chinese market offering services focused on financial leasing and fleet provision.
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FleetEurope launches rental management consultancy service
FleetEurope has launched a fully outsourced consultancy service as part of its vehicle rental management product.
Leaseurope appoints board of directors
Leaseurope has appointed its board of directors for a two-year term running until October 2018.
Daimler installs Goetzenberger to lead Athlon
Daimler Financial Services (Daimler FS) has received regulatory approval for its 1.1bn (£0.9bn) acquisition of Athlon Car Lease International from DLL, first announced in July, and has installed Gero Goetzenberger to lead the business.
Truck manufacturers face 90bn court case from buyers and lessees after EU ruling
Law firm Bentham Europe is filing a lawsuit, on behalf of purchasers and lessees, against truck companies MAN, Volvo/Renault, Daimler, Iveco, DAF and Scania for creating a European truck cartel which saw an additional average of 10,500 (£9,031) added onto the list price of their vehicles.
Alphabet launches service booking system for fleets
Alphabet has started the integration of live access to online service booking systems as part of its teleservices initiative for fleet and leased vehicles.