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CMS SupaTrak and Route Monkey have joined forces to launch a new product that brings together the power of real time vehicle telematics, route optimisation and scheduling.

Customers of Britain’s biggest fuel card company will have to pay for the privilege of using its services in the future after Allstar introduced a ‘network service fee’.

Citroën has made a good start to 2013 with its fleet cars taking 3.32% of the total fleet sector with 2,740 registrations. This represents a year-on-year increase for January of 19.39%, compared to the market, which was up by just 8.41%.

Mercedes-Benz recorded a 7.4% rise in registrations for the month of January, according to figures released by the SMMT.

The current ‘pothole epidemic’ blighting the UK’s roads is not only causing an added financial burden for fleets and councils, but it’s also in danger of leading to a rise in the number of tyre related road casualties.

Today is the last chance for our fleet decision maker readers to have a say in deciding the winners of two categories in the 2013 Fleet News Awards.

SMMT has announced that it has successfully negotiated a valuable Van Enhancement Scheme that removes the requirement for UK-based van manufacturers and bodybuilders to seek Type Approval on basic vehicle modifications.

The weather has had an impact on the remarketing industry since the beginning of January, particularly in the 4x4 sector, according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

CAP has launched version 2.0 of its vehicle pricing tool Valuation Anywhere.

BCA’s latest Pulse data shows average LCV values remained on a high in January, with fleet & lease values increasing and dealer part-exchange falling slightly.

Prices of de-fleeted cars at auction rose in January, coinciding with a drop in the average age of vehicles, according to Manheim’s latest monthly analysis.

Lex Autolease has announced the appointment of Mark Chessman as its new corporate sales director.

Six in ten motorists have ignored official advice to not travel in wintery conditions, with half claiming work as their reason for risking their safety, according to new research from Continental Tyres.

Hankook Tyre has announced the appointment of Drew Chapman to the newly formed sales manager, car fleet & franchise role.

Andrew Smith, managing director, Cobra UK, on how telematics technology can help tackle rising insurance costs.

Mark Jowsey,director – manufacturer liaison, KeeResources, on why there is a real risk of the UK becoming a dumping ground for excess production capacity.

The market for EV charging infrastructure is still in the very early stages of development and is hugely dependent on Government funding via schemes such as Plugged in Places, according to a new report by AMA.

Courier firm boss Des Johnson is the first Ciceley Commercials' customer to order a Mercedes-Benz Citan, having done so ahead of the van’s unveiling at Bolton’s Reebok stadium.

Ford is maintaining a prudent balance in its UK business through increased car retail sales and share, while backing off sales to daily rental fleets.

Company car drivers need to be educated to get the most of the tyre pressure monitoring systems that are becoming compulsory across the European Union.

Van registrations grew by 11.9% to 16,049 units in January, compared to 14,338 units a year ago, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The independent body that monitors the Met Police is looking at how the force could better procure its vehicles and manage its fleet.

Car rental companies, bodyshops and automotive dealerships can now take advantage of increased revenue and profit margin opportunities resulting from a new motor insurance claims model.

Niche-filling model offers a longer and taller body, and an increased wheelbase over the current 3 Series Touring and comes with a £1,300 price hike.

Paragon Software Systems is exhibiting new routing and scheduling innovations at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which is being held at Birmingham’s NEC, April 9-11.

The new car market was up 11.5% to 143,643 units in January compared to the previous year, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Trakm8 has launched a feature update to its EcoN fuel saver product that provides feedback to the driver and fleet operator on the driving behaviour in their vehicles.

TRL, the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory, is running a research project to find out more about fleet management.

The BVRLA wants the fleet industry make even greater strides in reducing carbon by using more plug-in cars and vans.

Scottish-based TOM Vehicle Rental is expanding its rental operations with a move into the north-west of England after acquiring a site in Manchester.