13/11/2008 19:04. The fleet sector - like the automotive industry as a whole - is struggling in the midst of the global downturn, with new car sales dropping month on month. Similar troubles exist for fleet operators in Britain and Ireland - difficulties within this sphere massively affect the entire automotive industry.

The decline in fleet business can be attributed to cost-cutting by companies which are attempting to fend off the worst of the recession. Many fleet operators are delaying vehicle acquisitions, extending existing leases and offloading excess units.

In such a cautious business climate, it is imperative for companies which supply fleets to tempt managers with offers that are too good to miss: vehicles which satisfy practical needs while retaining most of the perks of company-owned... // Galway Advertiser