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The commercial training arm of the IAM, IAM Drive & Survive, is offering fleet managers and commercial drivers a new and improved online product – Virtual Risk Manager.

Registered social landlord Scottish Borders Housing Association (SBHA) has invested in vehicle tracking technology in an effort to enhance customer service and improve efficiencies across its fleet.

Keyfuels aims to open up a fixed price fuel market for mixed fleets after striking a deal with Tesco. The fuelcard provider already has one of the largest forecourt networks, with more than 1,550 sites located across the UK. But its partnership with Tesco – the UK’s biggest fuel retailer – adds a further 475 sites and, according to Keyfuels, will help LCV and car fleets manage their fuel more effectively.

Manheim Auctions Manchester has expanded its sales programme following the addition of its latest new vendor – Toyota and Lexus Financial Services.

Mike Wise has joined Delticom to head up a new online fleet tyre business.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions, based in Portsmouth, Hampshire, will be exhibiting at the annual GreenFleet Scotland event in Edinburgh tomorrow (September 1).

ING Car Lease has been contracted to provide fleet solutions for a combined pool of around 220 vehicles by a number of businesses operating in the maintenance, manufacturing and consultancy sectors.

Siemens and Volvo Car Corporation have agreed on an extensive strategic cooperation in the joint development of electrical drive technology, power electronics and charging technology as well as the integration of those systems into Volvo C 30 Electric cars.

Concept car which will lead to replacement of the original Land Rover after more than 60 years, to be unveiled at Frankfurt.

Recently the UK government unveiled a new idea which could tackle the problem of roadworks and the resulting traffic jams. The proposal suggests that utility companies could pay a ‘lane rental' fee to the council if they choose to dig up the road during busy times.

Chunkier small car to be seen at Frankfurt Motor Show with fuel-saving TwinAir engines as well as diesel.

Jon Goodman will move to Paris in October to take on the worldwide role of director of media relations for PSA Peugeot Citroën.

As part of its ‘Business Class’ commitment, Citroën is offering LCV customers free fuel for a year from tomorrow (Thursday, September 1).

Brake is appealing to companies to register now for Road Safety Week 2011 (21-27 November) to help spread life-saving road safety awareness.

I recently heard a colleague bemoaning the fact that after her third attempt she had finally been able to place an order for a new car with a dealership.

Chevrolet UK has appointed Rebecca Lawman as its new marketing manager, effective immediately.

Nationwide has announced the appointment of Sarah Wilcox as new national account manager for fleet.

The Freight Transport Association has published a completely updated version of its Guide to Managing Drivers.

The appeal of Fiat Professional's Doblò Cargo van range has just been broadened with a new version introduced.

Europcar launches a new service that tackles the issues that company fleets face when waiting for new vehicle delivery.

A major new report from BCA examines the relationship between the state of the country’s economy, used vehicle supply and the retail used car market.

Nearly a half of lorry drivers have been involved in as many as 30 road rage incidents in the past year, according to a new survey issued by Autoglass today.

Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Nick Andrews to the newly created head of fleet role, to build upon recent growth achieved by the luxury vehicle manufacturer.

Company car drivers will see the amount of cash they can claim stay the same after HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) published new advisory fuel rates (AFRs) today.

Companies that don’t make use of the latest fleet management technology could be losing thousands of pounds a year by not efficiently utilising their mobile workers they have out in the field, research suggests.

Softcat, a provider of software licensing, hardware, security and related IT services, and Chevin Fleet Solutions have joined forces in order to better serve the UK’s public sector.

Škoda UK is welcoming two new additions to its fleet sales team, with the appointment of John Burton and Liz Johnson as fleet sales managers.

Renault UK's fleet department is continuing to build on recent award and customer win successes with a reorganised team structure to enable it to meet the challenges as part of the brand's ‘Drive the Change 2016’ strategy.

Lex Autolease has been awarded a contract with Shoreline Housing Partnership, to provide contract hire and full maintenance on a vehicle lease framework agreement.

Europcar is reinforcing its commitment to the environment by being the first UK rental provider to add the new Peugeot iOn to its fleet.