Burt Jordan is the Vice President Global Vehicle & Indirect Purchasing and Supply Chain Sustainability effective October 1, 2017. In this role Jordan is responsible for global Body Exterior, Body Interior, Chassis and Electrical Systems procurement and Supplier Diversity Development. He reports to Hau Thai-Tang, vice president Product Development and Purchasing. Prior to this role,… Continue reading Burt Jordan
Category: Automotive
BVRLA Honorary Life President, Freddie Aldous Obituary
Freddie Aldous was a pioneer and innovator in the vehicle rental industry in the UK. He had a long and illustrious career both in the vehicle rental and leasing sector and also in his tireless work for the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) and for European Car and Truck Rental Association (ECATRA). His… Continue reading BVRLA Honorary Life President, Freddie Aldous Obituary
BVRLA raises rental inspection requirements
The BVRLA Rental Committee has asked the association to broaden and tighten the operating standards that are reviewed as part of its inspection regime. The changes will take effect immediately. The move forms part of a wider initiative to help deliver more value to members and derive better customer outcomes. Other changes include the launch… Continue reading BVRLA raises rental inspection requirements
BVRLA Three-Year Plan unveils major investment
The BVRLA has published a Three-Year Plan which shows significant investment being made in the association’s infrastructure, research and internal and external expertise to ensure it can address the unprecedented range of challenges facing the sector. Having a better resourced trade association will enable the BVRLA to have stronger industry representation, be a louder voice… Continue reading BVRLA Three-Year Plan unveils major investment
BVRLA Position Papers summarise policy asks
The BVRLA has produced a set of Position Papers to provide an at-a-glance overview of the association’s view and desired intentions on a range of priority issues including Air Quality, Motor Finance, Taxation and Vehicle Terrorism. These one-page documents contain a brief summary of the issue and make clear what we are asking of policymakers… Continue reading BVRLA Position Papers summarise policy asks
BVRLA’s HGV coalition writes to Minister on Clean Air Zones
The BVRLA has joined with the Road Haulage Association (RHA), Freight Transport Association (FTA), and the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) in raising concerns about the way HGVs are treated in future Clean Air Zones (CAZ). The associations have written a joint letter to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling, calling for Government support in ensuring that… Continue reading BVRLA’s HGV coalition writes to Minister on Clean Air Zones
Formula-E 2017/2018 – Mexico – 2 extra laps thanks to grip and longevity of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV2 tires
C’est sur une piste très sale que se sont d’abord élancés les concurrents en début de journée, leurs monoplaces soulevant énormément de poussière. En outre, le circuit étant situé à plus de 2 250 m d’altitude, la trainée et l’appui aérodynamiques sont moins forts compte-tenu de la plus faible densité de l’air, laissant alors au… Continue reading Formula-E 2017/2018 – Mexico – 2 extra laps thanks to grip and longevity of the MICHELIN Pilot Sport EV2 tires
New MICHELIN Pilot Sport for the ABB FIA Formula-E championship
Pour accompagner cette évolution, Michelin a mis au point un pneumatique de nouvelle génération qui repousse toutes les limites d’un modèle de compétition avec des flancs qui arborent des motifs imprimés, permettant immédiatement de l’identifier. Plus léger et plus efficient que jamais, le nouveau MICHELIN Pilot Sport a fait l’objet d’un développement très poussé. Le… Continue reading New MICHELIN Pilot Sport for the ABB FIA Formula-E championship
MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres for the New Ferrari 488 Pista
Conçu spécifiquement pour la Ferrari 488 Pista, le MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 K2 représente la dernière génération de pneus Michelin pour circuit homologués pour usage sur route. Comparé à sa version K1 développée pour la Ferrari 458 Speciale, ce pneu permet de réaliser de meilleurs temps au tour en offrant un niveau d’adhérence en… Continue reading MICHELIN Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres for the New Ferrari 488 Pista
Movin’On 2018 Unveils its Preliminary Programming and a New Round of Speakers
Les grandes orientations de l’avenir de la mobilité vues par les leaders d’aujourd’hui, une incursion dans la ville intelligente, une approche de Design Thinking appliquée au transport en zones reculées : la programmation préliminaire de Movin’On 2018 plonge au coeur des grands défis mondiaux d’une mobilité propre, sûre et accessible à tous. Pour porter ce projet ambitieux,… Continue reading Movin’On 2018 Unveils its Preliminary Programming and a New Round of Speakers