All articles by Sotiris Kanaris
Sotiris Kanaris
IMechE: Autonomous cars could bring £51bn a year to UK economy
The overall economic benefit from a widespread adoption of autonomous vehicles could be as much as £51bn a year in the UK, according to the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Alphabet UK expands operations team with two appointments
Fleet lessor Alphabet has appointed Nick Butler as head of corporate mobility and Kit Wisdom as head of technical services.
LeasePlans profit grows 19% in 2015
International fleet management company LeasePlan saw its net profit rise by 19% (70.5m) year-on-year to 442.5m in 2015.
Jolly Group launches leasing division
The Jolly Group has launched a leasing division to complement its Jolly Good Vehicle Rentals business.
Moneyway: Consumer Rights Act to bolster after sales care
35% of car dealers placed after sales care as the area mostly likely to be affected by the Consumer Rights Act, according to Moneyways Industry MOT survey.
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EU AFV registrations surge 20% in 2015
More than half a million (582,135) alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) were registered in the EU in 2015, up 20% year-on-year, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA).
koda UK appoints head of fleet
koda UK has appointed Henry Williams as its new head of fleet, following predecessor Patrick McGillycuddys appointment as head of group fleet services for Volkswagen Group UK.
LeasePlan sale gets green light from ECB
The European Central Bank (ECB) has issued a declaration of no objection for the 3.7bn acquisition of LeasePlan by a consortium of long-term investors.
S&P: Diesel market share to fall
In the wake of the emissions manipulation turmoil, Standard & Poor’s (S&P) Ratings Services said it expects the percentage of diesel engines in total sales to shrink in Europe, at least for small vehicles.
Fleet Logistics becomes part of a one-stop shop
Rainer Laber, chief executive officer at Fleet Logistics, speaks to Sotiris Kanaris about the companys full-year results as well as the strategy behind the recent acquisition of two companies.