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Fleet Friday: Europe growth, German decline, manufacturer numbers
This week's fleet news including senior appointments at Fleet Logistics, December's figures for the German fleet sector, manufacturer fleet statistics and VW makes final push for MAN.
Alphabet appoints Oswald as CFO
Fleet provider Alphabet GB has appointed Stefan Oswald to the role of chief financial officer, replacing Albert Vissers, who returned to Alphabet’s operation in the Netherlands.
PM hints at diesel scrappage scheme as London brings forward ULEZ and charges to 2019
UK prime minister Theresa May appeared to hint at an upcoming diesel scrappage scheme following the announcement that London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEV) would be implemented a year earlier than initially planned.
ALD Automotive, Opel and carpooling service BlaBlaCar team up in France
BlaBlaCar, the Europe-wide online carpooling service headquartered in Paris, has joined forces with lessor ALD Automotive and car manufacturer Opel to offer reductions on leases to its most active members in France.
VED changes come into effect
The changes in Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) confirmed in March’s spring budget came into effect on 1 April.
Daimler to launch ‘connect business’ services for fleets
Daimler Financial Services will launch Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services GmbH, a connectivity service for business fleets, on 1st April 2017.
FCA Group appoints ROI to support its offering for fleets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) Fleet and Business has appointed fleet support agency ROI to manage aspects of its offering for fleets.
Investec appoints Woodford to materials handling team
Investec Asset Finance has appointed Mandy Woodford as business development manager for its materials handling team.
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.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions appoints Tubbs head of SME and personal leasing
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has appointed Chris Tubbs as head of SME and personal leasing channel.