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New feature provides fleets with “granular” control over disposal channels

By |2024-03-05T11:52:06+00:00March 5th, 2024|Dealer Insights, News|

The new feature called Multi-Channel Remarketing, has been added to the company’s 1link Disposal Network platform, allowing absolute flexibility over pricing and remarketing route. For example, a fleet vendor could place a vehicle in a trade and a retail channel at the same time, at different prices. 

February registrations best for 20 years

By |2024-03-05T11:16:08+00:00March 5th, 2024|Dealer Insights, News|

THE UK new car market recorded its best February performance for two decades as registrations rose 14.0% to 84,886 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. It was the 19th month of consecutive growth, which has primarily been driven by fleets investing in the latest vehicles. Indeed, fleets and businesses were responsible for [...]

New hybrid powertrain for Citroën models

By |2024-03-04T14:33:30+00:00March 4th, 2024|News|

Based on the latest compact and lightweight hybrid technology, this new efficient Hybrid 136 powertrain features a 48V battery pack coupled to a new 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engine. The new hybrid powertrain offers up to 1km of electric-only range for low-speed urban cruising, improved fuel economy, and a 20% reduction in CO2 of up to 26g/km compared to the existing PureTech 130 EAT8 engine, meaning fewer trips to the pumps, a reduced rate of Vehicle Excise Duty and a lower rate of Benefit-in-Kind Tax for company car drivers.

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