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The share of grey fleet business mileage as a total of all business mileage has nearly tripled in the past year, potentially increasing exposure to road risk, a new survey suggests.

The Leasing Foundation has announced the date for its first Annual Conference which will be held on 30 September 2013.

The prolonged winter weather conditions, set to continue throughout this week, are resulting in an increase in windscreen repairs and replacements, according to National Windscreens’ regional director for North Scotland, Duncan Sutherland.

In-vehicle camera technology could help fleets avoid becoming victim of fraud.

Prize draws and other rewards at 5,000th sale at BCA Brighous on March 13.

Demand for used vehicles overseas is leading to cars targeted for export selling for up to twice their UK value or more at auction, says CAP.

The Fuel Card Group has teamed up with Liquid Voice to allow drivers using its mileage capture system, MileageCount, to record their mileage using Interactive Voice Response (IVR).

Kia is expanding its network of business specialist dealers from 18 to 25 to offer improved geographic coverage and support for fleet customers.

The RAC is launching a web-based fleet management tool that will include a fuel card offering access to around 3,000 outlets.

ACIS has launched its Priority Repair Programme(PRP) that cuts so-called ‘key to key’ repairs – the time taken from the reporting of the accident to an insurance company to when the customer is reunited with the repaired vehicle - by up to 10 days.

Fleets are paying nearly 5p per litre more at the pumps than they did at the start of the year, thanks to a weakening pound and soaring wholesale prices.

A fresh round of car wars is under way in the UK premium car sector, according to Mercedes-Benz chief Dr Dieter Zetsche.

Industry associations, including the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), have successfully lobbied for minor van modifications such as ply-lining and racking to be exempted from the type approval regulations due to come into force on April 29.

A downward trend in fleet CO2 emissions will help the majority of fleets escape the impact of new rules affecting the tax efficiency of leased vehicles.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is to supply Fife Council with a further order of 30 Crafter vans as part of its vehicle replacement programme.

Drivers are being urged to take longer to look for motorcyclists in the latest THINK! motorcycle safety campaign, launched by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

Network Rail is adding 29 Iveco Daily 4x4s to its support fleet.

Insurance telematics provider MyDrive Solutions has appointed Andrew Ebling as head of app development.

Drivers can be caught speeding more than once in a three year period and still avoid having points added to their licence due to incomplete sharing of speed awareness course (SAC) attendance data, according to a new report.

The latest figures from the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) show that the number of new cars bought using dealer finance grew by 28% in January 2013.

Electric vehicle charging points are being installed at 10 locations in Corby with a further eight locations being finalised as part of the ‘Electric Corby’ project.

An independent traffic management company, which lays claim to operating in one of the most demanding environments for road-based vehicles in the UK, has appointed ATS Euromaster to help look after its tyres.

Zenith has launched a joint initiative with Alton Cars, an independent body shop network operating throughout Yorkshire, to create a bodyshop environment training programme.

Everywoman and the FTA (Freight Transport Association) have joined forces to create an industry wide gender diversity solution – The FTA Everywoman Accelerate Programme.

New research from Fleet21 reveals how UK businesses are failing to implement driver safety initiatives for grey fleet drivers.

Commercial vehicle registrations rose 5% in February to 11,336 units, year-to-date up 5.4% at 30,267.

The Government is introducing a new offence of driving or being in charge of a motor vehicle with a specified controlled drug in the body.

SMA Vehicle Remarketing has announced the launch of a new stock funding facility, working in tandem with Vehicle Stocking Limited.

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) should merge to save money and provide a better service, according to the BVRLA.

CitySprint has announced that it has acquired Sameday UK, the Warrington-based firm that specialises in same day logistics.