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Autoglass has scooped the title of ‘Automotive Glass Supplier of the year 2011’, an accreditation awarded by the Institute of Transport Management (ITM) to mark the company’s excellence in customer service, quality of management and innovation.

The Audi A8 hybrid has been given the green light for series production beginning in 2012 and will reach the UK late next year.

Four out of 10 financial directors would not pay a financial premium to introduce hybrid or fully electric vehicles (EVs), a survey suggests. However, for just over a third (35%), a price premium of up to 10% - compared to conventional fuels – wouldn’t be too much to swallow.

New research reveals that drivers often delay the reporting of road accidents and essential repairs, which Lex Autolease warns could come at a high price.

A sub-20 minute response time for fleets making franchise dealer service bookings has been achieved by Honda.

The Fleet News tyre survey on fleet operators' tyre policies and the EU tyre labelling regulations closes on Wednesday, August 31, at 5pm. Completed surveys will be entered into a free prize draw with the chance of winning an iPad2.

After another summer that has seen a surge in demand for vans, businesses in the South East that use commercial vehicles are being advised to plan ahead for July and August next year.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the Department for Transport’s (DfT) consultation response on changes to the operator licensing regulations, which aim to avoid imposing unnecessary burdens on industry.

Detailed information on specific speed camera sites has been published as part of the Government's drive to increase transparency.

With Citroën’s on-going ‘Business Class’ strategy delivering positive results, the company is one of the first LCV manufacturers to signal its firm intention to exhibit at the CV Show in 2012 (NEC, April 24-26).

Fleet managers have the chance to test drive a hybrid light commercial van at the GreenFleet Scotland event next month.

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Very latest feedback direct from Commercial Vehicle auction halls at Manheim.

David Brockwell, finance director, Tusker, on salary sacrifice.

James Sutherland, CEO, Peak Performance, on driver training.

The latest set of Euro NCAP crash test results brings an additional reward and more 5 stars. This month's top scorers with five star results are the Audi A6, the BMW X3, the Chevrolet Aveo and Chevrolet Orlando, the Citroën DS5, the Hyundai i40, the Opel Ampera and the VW Golf Cabriolet and Jetta.

The Fuelcard Company is continuing its fuel cost relief programme through a partnership with TraderMedia, delivering bespoke advice on how business can save money on fuel.

Fleet management technology has helped a leading security installation company reduce its fuel consumption by 12,000 litres in just 12 months.

British transport businesses predict steady growth and an increase in real GDP over the next 10 years but foresee businesses facing more red tape, according to ‘Business in 2021’ research by Barclays Corporate.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions has signed its first major electric vehicle contract with Edinburgh-based Jewel and Esk College.

Proposals to change the current MOT regime being considered by the Government could create a risk management dilemma for fleets, says CFC Solutions.

Liberty Electric Cars has introduced an after sales support programme for the increasing number of electric vehicles (EVs) on European roads.

The rental management division of the Leasedrive Group has secured the vehicle rental business for BCA, the UK and Europe’s largest vehicle auction company.

E-Training World has agreed a distributor partnership with Driver Safety.com.au to offer its online driver risk assessment system in Australia.

AA DriveTech has been awarded the Transport for London [TfL] contract to provide an ongoing assessment programme of London bus drivers.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has successfully overturned a first tier tribunal decision from August 2010 that business motoring allowances paid to staff were exempt from National Insurance Contributions (NIC).

The HiQ fast fit network has criticised the Government over plans to relax its laws on MOT testing, declaring: “The pockets of motorists will be hit harder than ever.”

Volvo's fuel saving start/stop technology has, for the first time, been combined with the six-speed Geartronic transmission.

Around 365 miles of works will be completed this week and 95 miles will be suspended between Friday 26 and Monday 29 August, providing extra capacity for holiday traffic.

Brake, the road safety charity, has announced a new partnership with GreenRoad Technologies to deliver a workshop for fleet managers on the key fleet safety topic of driver behaviour and safe, eco-friendly driving.