NorthgateArinso has broken into the company car arena with the launch of a new division specialising in automotive solutions.

Andrew Leech, who previously managed fleet software company CFC Solutions, will run the division.

He said: "The automotive market has changed beyond recognition over the past 10 years. The modern fleet decision-maker is more likely to be an HR manager or procurement manager rather than a fleet specialist and this has led to greater demand for fleet tools within HR systems.

"This is a logical step for the market as HR already manage benefit payments, expense claims and other policies and procedures affecting fleet."