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Fleet Alliance voted best company to work at in Scotland
May 2013
Leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, is officially the best company to work at in Scotland, following the results of a survey by the independent Great Place to Work Institute.

Blog: Six top soft-tops May 2013 With one of the most famous cabriolets is about to go on sale, what cabriolets should you be looking at? Here’s six soft-tops to get you thinking.

Blog: Number games May 2013 What a world of numbers we live in: they have come to define our successes and failures, but CO2 emission numbers are more interesting than most.

Blog: Are we the best company or what? May 2013 It's official - we are the best company to work for in Scotland. I can’t tell you how proud I am for the staff and managers here at Fleet Alliance.

Fleet Alliance shortlisted as Employer of the Year April 2013 Fleet Alliance, has been shortlisted as Employer of the Year in the Scottish Business Awards by a prestigious judging panel.

Blog: The networked car April 2013 The nearest I ever get to ‘networked’ is switching on my mobile phone. But one network I’m quite keen to understand more about is ‘networked driving’.

Blog: It's a team effort April 2013 Thanks to staff at our Glasgow HQ and our offices throughout the UK, Fleet Alliance has been shortlisted in the Scottish Business Awards.

Video Review: Mazda 6 April 2013 The Mazda 6 is affordable, enjoyable to drive and great to look at. For all that, it's still far from an obvious choice. But on paper, it ought to be.

Video Review: Volvo V40 April 2013 Volvo's premium five-door hatch looks great, drives well, and has an amazing amount of safety equipment built into it.

Blog: Safe in the city April 2013 If you drive regularly in city traffic, you’re more likely to have an accident. Perhaps not, though, if you drive one of the new Volvo V40 hatchbacks.

Chancellor announces low carbon incentives March 2013 The Chancellor announces new tax incentives for manufacturers of ultra-low emission vehicles

Gala Coral renews outsourcing agreement March 2013 Gala Coral Group, has renewed an outsourced fleet management agreement covering its 417-strong company car fleet and 180 cash allowance cars.

Tax changes increase case for hybrids March 2013 New tax rules that take effect in April and increase the cost of corporate motoring make the case for including hybrid vehicles on fleet policies.

Blog: Beer tax drop to fuel cars... March 2013 The tax on beer has gone down. Impressive. Thank you Mr Osborne, I’m off down the pub to fill up my car with beer..

Video Review: Volkswagen Golf March 2013 The Volkswagen Golf is the hatchback against which all others are judged - and never more so than in this seventh generation model.

Blog: Five cars that won't fit your company car park March 2013 The cars of the Geneva Motor Show are exotic and unbelievably styled. Here are five cars we'd all love to slot into the company car park (if only!)

Blog: Five timely tax dodgers March 2013 It's nearly April and higher tax bands equals more tax. So what vehicles might help you out?

Download our latest white paper February 2013 This April sees significant changes to car taxation. We consider what these changes are and how it might impact on your company car policy.

Blog: If smaller is better, is bigger best? February 2013 Is the downsizing trend simply a repeat of what has already taken place with mobile phones and the personal computer? If so, is bigger always best?

Volkswagen tops popularity charts at Fleet Alliance February 2013 The VW Group and its four mainstream brands dominated Fleet Alliance sales charts for 2012 based on new cars ordered by fleet customers.

Video Review: Ford Fiesta February 2013 The Fiesta has long been a UK favourite and Ford's 2013 model continues to be the bestseller that simply can't be ignored.

Predicting the top 5 fleet trends or 2013 February 2013 What will be the key fleet trends for the year ahead, the real issues that fleet managers will pay most attention to during the coming 12 months?

Fleet Alliance reduces end of contract recharges for ECG February 2013 End of contract charges are dramatically reduced for ECG Facilities Services including a reduction of one charge from £1,600 to just £160!

Set fleet policy to beat carbon thresholds February 2013 Fleet managers should set the carbon thresholds on their fleet policies below 130g/km before new tax rules take effect.

Electric vehicles: unplugged or switched on? February 2013 Can BMW's new i brand, and more specifically the i3, spark the long anticipated EV revolution..?

Blog: A new number for fleets February 2013 Companies should be aiming to ensure cars are at 130g/km CO2 and below ahead of April's reduction on tax breaks for leasing vehicles

Blog: Five fleet tips for facing winter driving January 2013 Wintry weather creates treacherous conditions for fleet drivers. Here's my top five winter driving tips for company car fleet managers

Video Review: Mercedes A-Class January 2013 Compared to its quirky predecessor, the third generation A-Class is a clean-sheet redesign and bold return to the mainstream for Mercedes.

Blog: Five fleet trends for 2013 January 2013 With 2012 behind us, what faces us in the future in terms of fleet? I’ve been consulting my crystal ball and these are my top five fleet trends for 2013.

Blog: Audi A3: Raising the standard December 2012 A friend of our managing director recently took ownership of the new Audi A3 and he thought it would be fun to challenge him to write a short review.

Blog: Five replacements for Santa's sleigh December 2012 If we were Santa’s fleet manager, what would we suggest for his transport? Here are our top five festive fleet favourites best suited to Mr Claus.

Blog: Conferences, hybrids and cleaner air December 2012 Forecasts for the European leasing market shows that by 2018 13% of leased cars will be hybrids.

Video Review: Audi A3 December 2012 Audi's third generation A3 is a logical evolution of the car that pioneered the premium compact hatch segment.

Blog: Ten top benefit in kind beaters December 2012 The scrapping of the 3p fuel duty rise doesn't mean we can take our foot off the gas when it comes to choosing low CO2 and fuel efficient fleet cars.

Blog: Diversity breeds success November 2012 Increasing the representation of women on the nation’s boardrooms is not only desirable, it’s essential for long-term success..

German brands dominate top 10 cleanest league November 2012 German brands dominate a league table of the top 10 cleanest cars at Fleet Alliance, accounting for seven of the 10 positions.

Fleet Alliance offers top 10 winter driving tips November 2012 With winter almost upon us, here are our top 10 tips for winter driving which will help keep you safe and reduce accident and repair costs.

Fleet Alliance hands over cheques to worthy causes November 2012 Fleet Alliance hands over the proceeds of their Charity Ball to Maggie's and the Prince and Princess of Wales Hospice.

Blog: Ten cars to Take Zlat! November 2012 Here's our pick of ten cars that display the same elan for the scissor kick as Sweden's number 10.

Fleet Alliance in new board appointments November 2012 Fleet Alliance has strengthened its executive board with two new appointments as it gears up for further expansion.

Video Review: Lexus GS November 2012 The Lexus GS may be a rare choice, but with class-leading hybrid technology is it the clever choice?

Blog: Labels that shine a light on efficiency October 2012 The introduction of an EU-wide labelling system will help fleet managers choose the safest and most fuel-efficient tyres for their car fleets.

Download our latest white paper October 2012 Free fuel has been costing employees and employers alike for many years. We look at ways to break the stranglehold of free fuel provision.

Blog: Ten ways to avoid refuelling October 2012 With the spectre of a fuel duty rise in January lurking around the corner, here's ten ways to avoid refuelling.

Video Review: Mazda 3 October 2012 The Mazda 3 has got what it takes, but can it stand out from traditional fleet choices such as the Focus, Astra and Golf?

Blog: Wearing the right attire October 2012 Winter tyres should be part of any fleet management policy if you want to equip your drivers to perform better – and with more safety.

Video Review: Volkswagen CC October 2012 Can Volkswagen's 'Comfort Coupe' show the class required to be considered alongside its Germanic cousins?

Blog: Behind the Paris Motor Show October 2012 The Paris Motor Show unveiled the new Mondeo and Golf amongst others, but behind the glamour the key automotive trends are efficiency and connectivity.

Blog: Why it's cool to be cool October 2012 Car manufacturers could learn a thing or two from the brands at the top of 2012 CoolBrands list.

CET Safehouse turns to Fleet Alliance for van fleet September 2012 CET Safehouse has turned to Fleet Alliance to reduce its carbon footprint and cut acquisition costs with a new fleet order for 50 vans.

Video Review: Kia cee'd September 2012 With striking new looks and an impressive interior, can Kia's second generation cee'd finally compete against the rivals in its class?

Blog: If it computes, it connects... September 2012 With technologists predicting a wireless revolution, the way we interact with our company cars will undoubtedly change for the better.

Fleet Alliance beats charity target and passes £100k mark September 2012 Fleet Alliance has beaten the target for its inaugural charity ball by raising more than £25,000 for two highly deserving cancer charities.

It's a serious business having a ball! September 2012 Celebrating the support of our team here at Fleet Alliance, and the kind donations of supporters, for the charity work they perform.

Blog: The marvellous MINI August 2012 With the MINI voted the greatest British car ever made, it's good to see BMW invest in that history to make a car that appeals to company car drivers today.

Fleet Alliance works with Europa to cut carbon footprint August 2012 Fleet Alliance has helped client Europa cut the carbon footprint of its team working with utilities giant United Utilities.

Blog: Building success August 2012 How do you measure business success? Is it the satisfaction of a cash positive week for a sole trader, or champagne to celebrate the sale of a company?

Blog: The Bolt Beaters August 2012 With Usain Bolt cleaning up in London 2012 what Olympic car champions can we muster to beat the great sprinter?

Blog: Who dares be a fleet Olympian? July 2012 it's been a great summer of sport, but beyond the Olympics looms a sobering list of changes to fleet management and company cars.

Fleets should not lock themselves into diesel July 2012 Fleet operators should stop automatically selecting diesel vehicles as their fuel of first choice and start thinking of viable alternatives.

Fleet Insurance offering helps clients cut premiums June 2012 Fleet clients are benefitting from reduced premiums by using Fleet Insurance, the new product that can help control rapidly escalating insurance costs.

Carbon levels fall across Fleet Alliance fleet June 2012 Recent tax changes are accelerating the switch to greener vehicles, as Fleet Alliance sees emissions fall to an all-time low on its managed fleet.

Tax man to crack down on mileage records June 2012 HMRC is to review the mileage records of thousands of small fleets starting in the current tax year.

Writing could be on the wall for diesel power July 2012 Fleet operators should stop automatically selecting diesel vehicles as their fuel of first choice.

Blog: Ghosts in the machine July 2012 What happens to your phone contacts or the music on your car's hard drive when it's handed back at contract end and who is responsible for deleting it.

Blog: Fuel rise hits the hold button June 2012 The delayed fuel duty hike means more time to plan for the increase. Here are a few tips to get your fleet into shape.

Blog: Having a ball with our charity June 2012 Getting your team on side comes down to management and belief. None of us gets this right all the time, but it's satisfying when it works.

Five ways to cut the cost of company cars June 2012 Business Car Manager offers five ways to reduce your fleet costs. Features expert commentary from Fleet Alliance.

Blog: Marmite, motorsport and motoring in France June 2012 How Le Mans reflects new technologies that we see in the fleet market plus information to bear in mind if you plan on driving in France.

Head to head: new BMW 3 Series vs new Audi A4 May 2012 We've posted reviews of both new models to let you decide for yourself which of these Teutonic rivals comes out on top.

Is company car tax actually lower today? May 2012 Drivers may be surprised to learn that, in real terms, BIK tax bills on some popular company cars are actually lower today than they were 10 years ago.

Outsourcing could be the answer for many firms May 2012 Outsourcing of non-core activities, such as the fleet, to external specialists can help reduce expenditure and improve efficiencies.

Fuel costs need careful management May 2012 With fuel prices at record levels now is the time for careful and astute management of fuel costs, a process in which fuel cards have a key role to play.

How fuel cards can help with your company cars 02 May 2012 A special report from Business Car Manager explaining how fuel cards can help fleets reduce costs. With expert commentary from Fleet Alliance.

Blog: My top 10 rule beaters 27 April 2012 What are my top 10 sub-130g/km cars? As we all like lists, here’s my top 10 cars to beat the new leasing rules.

Chancellor's Budget from a fleet perspective 22 March 2012 The Budget saw increases to fuel duty and company car tax, while ending the Government incentives for electric vehicles and changing capital allowances.

Fuel duty rise goes ahead at Budget 22 March 2012 Fleet operators face a further rise in fuel prices, already at record levels, from August 1 when fuel duty will go up by another 3.02p per litre.

Fleet Alliance launches Fleet Insurance offering 21 March 2012 Fleet Alliance has launched a new fleet insurance offering in a bid to help fleet customers control rapidly escalating insurance costs

Fleet Alliance announces inaugural charity ball 20 March 2012 Fleet Alliance is holding  an inaugural charity ball later this year when it hopes to raise more than £20,000 in aid of two highly deserving cancer charities

Video road test of the Kia Optima 19 March 2012 With it's striking good looks, is Kia's Optima a viable challenger for the much contested business segment?

Fleet Alliance sees strong growth in 2011 15 February 2012 The managed fleet at Fleet Alliance has passed the 10,000 mark for the first time on the back of an adjustment in strategy.

Audi tops popularity charts at Fleet Alliance 13 February 2012 Audi finished top of the tables for both manufacturers and models based on the new cars ordered by Fleet Alliance customers during 2011.

Fleet Alliance adds new road test video feature 13 February 2012 As a preview our new video road test feature, we present a video review of Nissan's all-electric LEAF.

What you should know about a finance lease 2 February 2012 An explanation of finance lease and whether it's right for you. With expert commentary from Fleet Alliance

Fleet Alliance sees strong growth in 2011 13 January 2012 Fleet Alliance sees strong growth in 2011 as managed fleet grows to over 10,000 vehicles.

Look and learn 10 January 2012 SME fleets and business car users can learn from larger corporate fleets. Features commentary from Fleet Alliance.

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