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With revellers set to invade the West Country over the next few days as they head off to Glastonbury, RAC is recommending that fleets plan their journeys to avoid traffic chaos.

A new THINK! campaign to help cut the number of motorcyclists killed and injured on Britain's roads has been launched by road safety minister Mike Penning.

Jaama has updated Key2 Vehicle Management functionality to help commercial vehicle operators avoid major legal pitfalls that could jeopardise their operator’s licence and enable managers to keep track of Driver CPC (Certificate of Professional Competence) training.

Avis Budget has reached a £635 million agreement to buy Avis Europe thereby reuniting the two car hire companies which split 25 years ago.

The UK is the most gridlocked European country according to the latest traffic study from TomTom, which reveals some of the most congested hotspots in Europe.

Staff and customers at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions will have the opportunity to test drive the Nissan Leaf at the leasing provider’s Newbury and Trowbridge offices.

Company fleet managers still have huge concerns about their grey fleet drivers and the risks they expose their companies to through having inadequate insurance, poorly serviced vehicles and too infrequent licence checks.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is investing in a 12-month electric vehicle pilot in London involving eight Peugeot iOn cars. Enterprise has also established 11 charging points in key branches across the capital as part of the Government’s Plugged-In Places programme.

SmartDrive has won the ‘Fleet Safety Product of the Year’ award at the 2011 Brake Fleet Safety Forum awards for its advanced in-vehicle video safety programme that improves driver behaviour and reduces collisions.

Thatcham’s crash and safety manager Matthew Avery was this week honoured with a special appreciation award by NHTSA, The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has moved its Cardiff branch to a new, more customer-friendly location, prominently placed close to the city centre.

Managers and staff at Bristol-based National Mobile Windscreens are to deliver a classic car windscreen 66 miles by hand in an historic marathon relay to mark their 40th year of next week.

Hydrogen fuel cell trials that are taking place at 21 companies during the next year may pave the way for wider fleet adoption.

Fleet News is running a survey to find out how fleet operators are tackling rising fuel prices and what method is proving most effective.

With just two weeks to go until the Fleet News Van Summit at Millbrook Proving Ground, van fleet operators are being urged to book now to guarantee their place.

To further enhance its growing network of corporate customers, Thrifty Car & Van Rental has appointed an account development manager for the south midlands.

One in 20 drivers at junctions could have been thrown forward or through the windscreen if they had to make an emergency stop.

Nick Garbutt has been announced as the new centre manager at Manheim Auctions, Saltash following the recent retirement of Derek Bolt.

Figures for May show that average values climbed to £4,218 after dipping to a seventeen month low of £3,969 in April.

New online tool from epyx makes ex-fleet used car and van buying easier for dealer groups.

The Fuelcard Company calls for real action on the issue of fuel tax reductions for commercial drivers.

Out of 100 fleets questioned by MIB Data Solutions just 18 said that they were open to the idea of buying or leasing an electric car or van.

British Gas and Renault today announced that British Gas will be the preferred supplier of vehicle charging points for Renault’s new range.

Adapted Vehicle Hire (AVH), is bringing access to short term rental for customers across the South West, with the opening of its new Bristol branch on Hartcliffe Way.

An alliance of motoring organisations, including the AA and the RAC, has written to the European Union calling for an investigation into soaring fuel prices.

The recruitment drive at Fleet Alliance continues with the appointment of experienced fleet consultant Steve Lane as new business development manager.

Leaders of Britain’s car and lorry fleets will meet in Northampton to address the issue of sleep apnoea, which can cause drivers to fall asleep at the wheel.

Almost half of businesses operating vehicle fleets are unaware that they could face tax bills for thousands of pounds if staff mileage claims are inaccurate.

Hyundai’s new key user-chooser model - with CO2 emissions from 113g/km and the lowest BIK in its class - will be available for a first drive at the Hyundai stand in Millbrook on June 28-29.

Nigel Paling has been appointed as the new centre manager at Manheim Auctions, Leeds, following Mark Taylor’s appointment to Manheim Auctions, Colchester. Paling will be responsible for all vehicle auction activity on the Leeds site including cars, vans, trucks and plant.