Author Archives: Matt Topham

Honda to take part in FIA Formula 1 in 2015

Posted on 16/05/2013 by Matt Topham

For over a year McLaren have played down rumours that it would join forces with Honda but in a press release sent out today Honda have confirmed that the y will take part in the FIA Forumula 1 World Championship … Continue reading →

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New to Ogilvie Fleet? Check out our new Brochure Builder

Posted on 03/05/2013 by Matt Topham

We may be proud of our old fashioned customer service but we also like to be at the cutting edge of new technology which is why we developed our Online Brochure Builder. In three simple steps you can build your … Continue reading →

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Whitworth Bros focuses on CO2 cap with wide vehicle choice under Ogilvie deal

Posted on 05/04/2013 by Matt Topham

Flour millers Whitworth Bros Ltd has signed a new fleet deal with Ogilvie Fleet that has also seen the company comprehensively review its company car policy. The Wellingborough-headquartered family-owned business chose Ogilvie for its four-year sole supply contract hire with … Continue reading →

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Audi A3 Saloon – It didn’t appeal to me either but I love it.

Posted on 27/03/2013 by Matt Topham

Every car i’ve owned has been a hatchback. Presented with a choice of hatchback versus saloon i’m the type of person that would always choose a hatchback over a saloon. It’s not about size either, i’d pick a Golf over … Continue reading →

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Budget 2013 – What it means to your fleet.

Posted on 21/03/2013 by Matt Topham

Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne delivered his fourth Budget speech yesterday (Wednesday, March 20, 2013). He described his Budget, the subject of a 55-minute statement in the House of Commons, as one that ‘fixed our country’s economic problems’ and … Continue reading →

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Award Winning and Profitable – What a great year.

Posted on 12/03/2013 by Matt Topham

A strong performance by expanding Ogilvie Fleet helped its parent company maintain profitability, the company has announced. Ogilvie Group, the Stirling-headquartered, family-owned business that also includes construction, communications, house building and surveying among its portfolio of business activities, delivered pre-tax … Continue reading →

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It’s a hat trick!

Posted on 26/02/2013 by Matt Topham

For the third consecutive year we’re delighted to have won the FleetEye CSI award for our Customer Service. The award is given each year by ExpertEye after surveying fleet decision-makers with a 25-250 vehicle fleet during 2012. Along with our … Continue reading →

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Ogilvie Puts Top Ice Hockey Teams on the Road to Success

Posted on 15/02/2013 by Matt Topham

At Ogilvie we believe in supporting local organisations. That’s why we’ve agreed to provide and sponsor 25 Vauxhall Corsas for two teams in the British Ice Hockey Elite League. Nick Hardy, Sales and Marketing director of Ogilvie Fleet said: “Being … Continue reading →

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The New BMW 3 Series Gran Turismo

Posted on 07/02/2013 by Matt Topham

BMW has added a new model to the BMW 3-series line-up. The new 3 series GT follows the same principle of the larger 5-series GT. It is longer, wider and taller than the 3-series Touring on which it is based. … Continue reading →

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Ford scores highly in 2012 Euro NCAP tests

Posted on 06/02/2013 by Matt Topham

The latest round of Euro NCAP tests have revealed that if customers rate safety as a key factor in a new car purchase, they should visit their local Ford showroom. Ford scored better than any other manufacturer in the latest … Continue reading →

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