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Random drug-testing is becoming more common among fleets, as managers realise that unless they take a zero-tolerance approach, it is tantamount to having no policy.

One of the UK’s biggest police forces has reinforced its position at the forefront of advanced telematics use within the UK police sector with an order to equip an additional 500 of its vehicles with the Airmax system.

Revive marked a successful year, which has seen it land more top fleet management contracts as well as being the first smart repairer network to have ATA accredited technicians, at its conference last weekend.

Fewer company cars will be de-fleeted over the next couple of years as a result of the dip in new fleet registrations during 2009 and 2010, combined with a fall in early terminations and a continuing trend for organisations to retain cars for longer.

Average CO2 emissions for cars ordered under Zenith’s salary sacrifice car schemes have fallen to 112g/km in the past 12 months, which is 9g/km less than the average of 121g/km in the previous year.

Used LCV values fell by £211 in February to £4,272 according to BCA’s latest figures, a 4.7% drop from the 20-month high recorded in January.

Paul Lippitt, principal consultant at Lex Autolease speculates on the March 2012 Budget

Toyota's new Yaris Hybrid, which made its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, is expected to have strong appeal for public sector fleets.

BMW has achieved a 30% improvement in fuel consumption for the new M6 Coupe, unveiled at Geneva this week.

Designed to appeal to small business, the Mini Clubvan is the latest commercial vehicle concept from the Mini brand.

Set for launch in Autumn 2012, the latest John Cooper Works Mini is the first model to come with all-wheel drive as standard.

The smart fortwo gets a new look for 2012 focussing primarily on a refreshed exterior.

Geneva set the stage for the world’s first look at the new four-door BMW 6-Series Gran Coupe, available in either a 6 or 8 cylinder engine.

The introduction of 10 new products in what will be just 18 months in June signifies the aggressive growth strategy in place at Chevrolet.

Third-generation Mercedes-Benz ditches its people-carrier looks to make a more conventional rival for the Audi A3 and BMW 1 series.

The Ibiza is one of the best-selling models for Seat and the latest facelift version is on display at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

With a new mid-saloon close to production, the Seat Toledo Concept, unveiled at Geneva, is a clear indication of what will be coming to dealerships at the end of the year.

The sixth and final clue has now been released from the latest issue's Guess the Test Car Competition.

Infiniti has made improvements to its hybrid model, which enable it to slip below an important emissions threshold in the corporate sales market.

Civica and GreenRoad have announced a partnership to help organisations reduce maintenance costs, fuel spend and minimise accidents.

Campaigners have called on the Chancellor to defer a planned 20 pence per litre tax increase on sustainable biodiesel produced from used cooking oil, as London taxi drivers who will be affected by the change sounded their horns in protest outside the Treasury.

One in three company car drivers fail to recognise half the potential hazards they face while motoring in Britain, according to E-Training World.

Honda (UK) has appointed Leon Brannan as its new head of its customer and aftersales operation.

A new GPS tracking system known as Bubble Tracker aims to provide fleets with access to a portable and more cost effective system for monitoring their fleet.

Leasedrive Group has produced an ‘Essential Guide to Company Cars’ looking at why a growing number of employers and employees are opting for company cars over cash-for-car and employee car ownership schemes.

Trakm8 designer, developer and manufacturer of GPRS based tracking units to the fleet industry have announced the launch of their driver behavior module at the CV Show 2012.

Honda is hoping a range of new initiatives will boost its appeal with fleets ahead of the launch of the Civic this month.

Accident management company Ai Claims Solutions has agreed to extend a number of long term rental contracts with several of the UK’s vehicle rental companies.

Mitsubishi has confirmed the appointment of Rawlinson Mitsubishi who have opened their doors in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

With 127,634 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered worldwide, the BMW Group achieved its best-ever February sales result.