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Mycompanyfleet software system has helped prevent a serious fuel fraud that was being carried out by an employee who had left an unnamed company.

Third-generation Mercedes-Benz ML uses a four-cylinder diesel engine to achieve 158g/km.

New research from Direct Line reveals a third of those driving ‘high' believed they were safe to drive.

Company unveils mobile driver simulator as it bids to cut out injuries by 2012.

The latest data from British Car Auctions (BCA), shows that although the average value of used cars climbed during May, fleet car values recorded a fall of 1%.

New alliance within the fleet sector could spark LPG increase of LPG vehicles.

JLT Mobile Computers is launching Flexible Fixed, a new concept for vehicle-mounted computers that give users the flexibility to easily detach it from the vehicle.

CAP manufacturer relationships manager Martin Ward scours the globe for the week's insider fleet intelligence

Amey has become one of the first public service companies in the UK to generate its own hydrogen fuel on site, as part of a national trial.

Vauxhall has released a sketch of its forthcoming Astra Cabriolet which will ditch the retractable metal roof in favour of a fabric skin.

BMW Group is celebrating its most successful May on record increasing sales by 22.1% in May.

Customers can benefit from 20% cheaper electricity with EDF Energy’s new product package.

SIG plc is celebrating the success of its inaugural ‘Driver of the Year’ event to encourage safe, efficient and carbon-conscious driving.

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that average used car sold values climbed in May as the market recovered from the disrupted trading patterns experienced in April.

Ryder Europe has announced that it has completed the purchase of 100% of the equity in nationwide truck rental and contract hire company Hill Hire from Lloyds Banking Group.

LowCVP study highlights importance of whole life carbon emissions demonstrates the increasing importance of measuring whole life carbon emissions to compare vehicle performance.

Fast-fit company hopes improvements will build on 20% growth in key accounts.

April rise in employer’s NIC rate increases potential savings for businesses that take steps to reduce emissions.

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs has introduced significant changes to Advisory Fuel Rates in the wake of rising fuel prices and mounting pressure from ACFO.

Tracker has been appointed by Datatag as a service provider for Cesar - the official construction and agricultural equipment security and registration scheme.

Autonomous Emergency Braking ticks boxes for duty of care and cost savings.

Venson Automotive Solutions has extended its contract with All Fleet Services (AFS) for an additional two years to provide out of hours call management services.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has joined forces with leading global insurer RSA to offer eyecare to drivers of vehicles insured under RSA's motor fleet policies.

Pendragon Contracts has won the largest contract in its history to supply leading workplace services provider PHS Group plc.

Proposals to delay a car’s first MoT test to its fourth year and then every other year afterwards would increase the number of unsafe vehicles on UK roads, according to two-thirds of drivers in an AA/Populus poll of 18,700 AA members.

The 16th edition of the Freight Transport Association's guide for international road transport operators is now available. The annual guide includes information to help clarify the often confusing set of regulations faced by UK-based operators when they visit countries in the EU and beyond.

‘Smarter driving’ saves money, fuel and fleet emissions. And the Energy Saving Trust shows that it’s possible to train large numbers of drivers quickly.

Overall average wholesale used car values fell by 3% but the the fleet sector remained stable, according to the latest report from Manheim.

Tusker has announced that its online salary sacrifice car scheme SS4C has been selected by NYSE Euronext Group to power its new carbon efficient car scheme.

Vauxhall has revealed the new Astra GTC, which it says will meet the challenge of the Volkswagen Scirocco and Renault’s Megane Coupe.