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Businesses are in danger of resting on their laurels when it comes to grey fleets, according to new research from Thrifty Car and Van Rental.

Travis Perkins has confirmed that it is to roll out Masternaut’s fleet management system to a further 1,000 vehicles.

HMRC confirms diesel hybrids will not be subject to the 3% BIK tax supplement applied to cars powered solely by diesel engines.

Ford unveils 'global' version of 2012 Kuga in all new Ford Escape in North America.

Renault is pursuing its proactive electric vehicle strategy with the inauguration of an electric test centre in Lardy, France.

New research that shows 13% of people know someone who regularly drives but does not have a licence has prompted CFC Solutions to issue a warning to fleets.

Concerned about the growing “compensation culture” and the knock-on effect of rising insurance premiums for everybody, the Government has recently announced that personal injury referral fees will be banned.

Car clubs and rental companies could provide a shop window for electric vehicles, giving sales figures a much-needed boost.

Recent research from British Car Auctions (BCA) has illustrated the possible consequences of a continuing rise in fuel on UK motorists, as MPs debate the issue in the House of Commons.

Online remarketing channels are opening up ex-fleet stock to buyers across the globe according to Autorola UK.

Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services has won a contract to work with leading supermarket chain Asda to review its home delivery fleet operations to improve efficiency and significantly cut costs.

International development charity Transaid is hoping its Christmas e-card campaign will raise a record-breaking £30,000 for its life-saving work in Africa.

Chevin Fleet Solutions are calling for increased awareness and improved processes when it comes to managing duty of care compliance relating to driver licence checking.

Jaama Key2 Vehicle Management software has functionality that takes account of all transactions and identifies the optimum funding strategy for organisations on an individual basis.

MPs vote to scrap 2012 fuel duty increases following a debate spurred by a 100,000-plus signature e-petition.

Leaders in the drive to cut carbon emissions from road transport have been announced at a ceremony in London.

Drivers are being warned to prepare for the worst road conditions in decades as harsh winter weather combine with road maintenance budget cuts to cause havoc for UK roads.

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has published its monthly market report for October.

Companies that operate, or manage, fleets across several countries can now achieve a consistent approach to risk assessing their drivers irrespective of which country they operate in.

LeasePlan has become the first UK leasing company to trial the production prototype Toyota Prius Plug-in hybrid prior to its launch in the autumn next year.

Concateno launches next-generation roadside drug testing device at Medica 2011.

The share of petrol pump prices going to the Government has dropped from 81 per cent in 2001/02 to 66 per cent in 2009/10, according to figures revealed today by ONS.

January fuel duty rise would be the worst possible start to 2012, Forum warns.

Cenex has announced the results of a five month trial incorporating electric vehicles (EVs) into twelve major fleets across the UK.

The real cost of damage when LCV's are sold is rising according to new data released by BCA.

Ford’s Accident Management programme has been recognised as Innovation of the Year at this year’s Bodyshop Magazine Awards.

The 2011 Citroën Créative Awards are on track to repeat the success of the 2010 competition. The submission deadline has been extended to Sunday 15 January to cope with the volume of entries from across the globe.

The RHA has welcomed the publication of an extensive survey of truck stop provision across England carried out by the Department for Transport.

Sébastien Loeb and Daniel Elena became eight-time FIA World Rally Champions over the weekend at Wales Rally GB.

Aston Martin has launched a commemorative campaign to celebrate hitting the company’s one millionth ‘fan’ on social networking site, facebook.