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Pay-as-you-go car and van provider Zipcar has seen a rapid increase in business users over the past year as they target "inflexible" company car packages.

Fujitsu UK & Ireland has signed a three-year agreement to renew its 2,000 strong vehicle fleet with Lex Autolease.

Orchards of London, a specialist estate agency with offices in Ealing and Chiswick, West London, took delivery this week of 15 new Fiat 500s.

Peugeot has unveiled the production version of the 2008, its rival for the Nissan Juke and Vauxhall Mokka.

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average values rose sharply in December in a short month for trading that was also relatively short of stock.

Gila Birk, a Master’s student at Brunel Business School, London, is the first international intern to join the Leasing Foundation.

A single driving licence model will be introduced across Europe from January 19, and new rules about the design of the licence card itself and the period for which it is valid.

Road safety charity Brake is urging the Government and companies to take action after its research found significant numbers of people who drive for work are risking devastating crashes by texting, speeding and grooming at the wheel.

The Fleet Safety Forum, a division of road safety charity Brake, has published new guidance for fleet managers on grey fleets (privately-owned cars used on business).

Neal Francis, managing director of Pendragon Contracts, considers the key fleet milestones of the past 30 years and predicts what the next few years have in store for fleets.

Citroën has launched a range of DS3 Red special editions for the New Year. The new models are based on DS3’s existing DStyle and DSport derivatives, with exclusive styling cues and additional standard equipment.

Freight Transport Association's course is now open to all van fleets.

Nigel Schroder, managing director of trg vehicle hire, offers his predictions.

Autorola has launched a new online remarketing service aimed to help vendors speed up the sale of stock that hasn’t sold first time under the hammer.

Fleet operators could be in a for nasty financial shock if they fail to take account of the cost of replacing diesel exhaust fluid when calculating vehicle service, maintenance and repair budgets, according to Derwent Management Services (DMS).

Results from Michelin’s latest Fill Up With Air roadshow at Arval finds the number of employees driving cars on correctly inflated tyres has increased significantly over the past four years.

Sharp new look, hi-tech features and new engine variants for facelifted E-Class coupé and convertible models.

Gary Phillips, commercial manager of transport company Rhys Davies Freight Logistics, has reacted angrily to the announcement that tolls would be retained on the Severn Bridges if the Welsh government takes control of them in 2018.

Nissan has supplied Anglian Water with seven Qashqai+2 1.6 dCi 4x4s after coming out on top in a vehicle selection process.

The average price of a de-fleeted car at Manheim’s auctions increased by £1,056 in 2012.

The number of vehicles with run-flat tyres fitted is increasing, despite major car manufacturers such a BMW moving away from providing them as standard equipment.

Andy Eastlake, managing director, Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership, reflects on progress over the last decade in cutting carbon from road transport.

More than two-thirds of motorists questioned by Continental said they were not aware of the new EU tyre labelling regulation.

Order books open for music-inspired Beetle limited edition and striped Scirocco GTS.

New 1.5-litre diesel makes its debut in the facelifted Ford Fiesta van, with all diesel models promising 76.4mpg or better on the combined cycle.

Kia's chief design officer Peter Schreyer has become the first non-Korean president of the car manufacturer.

Leasing and fleet management provider ALD Automotive has announced that Mel Dawson has been appointed as its new Managing Director with effect from January 1, 2013. He will report to ALD International’s deputy CEO, Tim Albertsen, based in Paris.

Initial feedback from Zenith’s electric vehicle trial suggests drivers are generally satisfied but there are issues with cost, charging and range.

Linden Holliday, CEO of insurance telematics supplier MyDrive Solutions, argues the case for telematics in light of the new EU insurance gender equality rules.

Cleveland Police and strategic business partner Steria are celebrating after scooping an award at the Association of Police Procurement Professionals conference, in the best cross functional project category for the fleet reduction programme.