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Ford has been recognised in the Top 100 Apprenticeship Employers list for the second year running.

Four in 10 motorists would never consider using a driver-less car, according to the IAM's latest poll. Furthermore, 65% of people are sceptical as to whether or not driver-less technology is actually a good idea.

New functionality by fleet software provider Mycompanyfleet allows fleet and other line managers to identify drivers that are incurring the highest cost burdens while on company business.

Fleet management and leasing provider Fleet Alliance has strengthened its executive board with two new appointments as it gears up for further expansion.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has partnered with the Licence Bureau to improve driver eyecare. It will offer a special deal for the Licence Bureau’s clients, which includes £20 off glasses at Specsavers, a drivers’ pack to improve awareness about the importance of eyecare and driving, and - during Road Safety Week (November 19-25) - an additional 10% discount.

A fleet of electric cars is being leased by Swansea Council to help the local authority cut its carbon footprint and fuel costs.

Grosvenor Contracts has launched a new division to provide main franchise dealerships with a fast alternative source of contract hire and leasing for their fleet customers.

For a business thriving on repairing damaged cars, the last warning you would expect to hear is one urging motorists to take extra precautions to ensure safer motoring this winter.

Mazda has launched a ‘mobile showroom app' dedicated to the all-new Mazda6 for customers to configure their ideal car.

Two more fleet operators, Alphabet and Tusker, have signed up to use the BVRLA’s free-to-use ReCare safety recall scheme.

Balfour Beatty Fleet Services has announced that it has partnered with Masternaut to deliver a tailored telematics solution to help support the diverse needs of its fleet.

Alpine Fine Foods has recently extended its fleet of branded refrigerated vehicles with independent rental company, Beerhouse Self Drive Hire.

Skoda's low-cost/high-value strategy on the new Rapid hatchback will pay off come defleeting time, says market analyst.

The Technology Strategy Board is launching a programme of funding for business-led innovation to stimulate the development of fuel cell and hydrogen technologies, starting with two competitions for feasibility studies.

ARI Fleet UK has teamed up with Learning Resources International (LRI) to offer further training for its Masterserve Automotive Academy.

An iPad 3 is up for grabs in the 2013 Reader Recommended poll to acknowledge the best suppliers in the industry - and to help ensure fleets receive the best, consistent service.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced it will host the first ‘Ask the Traffic Commissioner’ web chat.

An education process needs to be carried out among company car drivers to ensure that they fully understand the benefits of the latest wave of hybrid models now arriving on the market, according to GE Capital’s Fleet Services division.

UK Power Networks has bought three new Peugeot iOns to join its fleet of cars and vans which are regularly seen on the roads across London, the South East and the East of England en route to power cuts, upgrades or new connections projects.

With the UK gearing up for another cold winter, Autoglass is urging drivers and fleet operators to practise safe driving, by undertaking a few simple vehicle checks before hitting the road in poor weather conditions.

Sixt rent a car has announced that it will ring in the New Year with the next step in its expansion in the UK by launching an on-airport location at London Gatwick Airport.

Zenith’s in-house accident management team has processed its 100,000th claim.

Fleets are being urged to get involved in a week-long national road safety campaign which is launched today (Monday, November 19). Brake, the road safety charity, is appealing to drivers to slow down to 20mph around homes, schools and shops, and calling for 20mph limits in built-up areas.

A call for driver risk assessments to be transferred from one employer to another has come from Jonathan Mosley, director of sales and marketing at E-Training World.

Mark Forrest, general manager of Trimble’s field service management division, on the role technology plays in driver safety.

Fleet management software provider Fleetmatics picked up the innovation award at the eighth annual Fleet Transport Awards.

Michael Cole, managing director of Kia Motors UK, has been appointed to the role of chief operating officer at Kia Motors Europe with effect from November 19.

Virgin Media has raised the curtain on a fleet of movie-themed ‘Super-vans’, set to appear across the UK as the company delivers Virgin Media’s range of next-generation digital services.

Lex Autolease has strengthened its Commercial Vehicle Team with the addition of Gary Banister, who will take on the role of senior manager for commercial vehicle consultancy.

Quartix Vehicle Tracking has announced a new partnership with Groupauto in France.