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Fleet managers at Fleet News Congress next month will get the chance to better understand how safety systems in modern cars cope with adverse weather.

Pooling specialist vehicles with other forces and removing underutilised vehicles has achieved significant savings for South Yorkshire Police this year. Sarah Tooze reports

First Vehicle Leasing has cemented its fundraising initiative for Maggie’s Centre at Glasgow’s Gartnavel Hospital, with former Celtic FC player Dixie Deans handing over a cheque for £2,250 to the cancer support charity.

Quicksilver Transport has saved more than £7,500 in its first year of working with Northgate Vehicle Hire thanks to a significant reduction in downtime and labour costs.

The Highways Agency has announced planned technology to allow motorists to use the Dartford Crossing without having to stop at barriers and pay is to be delayed by up to four weeks.

Trakm8 have partnered with Catalina Software to provide hard wired tracking and direct data feed integration with the company’s Freedom software.

Commercial vehicle body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright is now using Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to provide its customers with back-up in the field.

Katie O’Regan, consultant at Fleet Innovations, looks at ensuring mileage records satisfy the taxman.

Speedy has become the first tool and equipment hire company in the UK to have its entire national depot portfolio accredited ‘silver’ under the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).