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The second in a series of guides designed to influence fleet and travel policies and procedures has been launched by ACFO.

Positioning vehicles in the right channel is increasingly key to maximising values.

Kia is restructuring some parts of its internal teams to create a new dealer development department.

Michelin Tyre PLC has announced the appointment of a new head of communications.

Advances in engine technology are helping motorists combat spiralling fuel prices, according to CAP.

Tusker believes problems of uninsured and poorly maintained grey fleet vehicles can be easily overcome by the implementation of a salary sacrifice car scheme.

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has been showing its green side by taking part in the ‘Boris Bikes’ scheme.

Total Accident Management has launched a new service to monitor and improve customer satisfaction levels.

Fleet Alliance has raised over £12,000 from this year’s Monster Bike and Hike in aid of Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres.

Peugeot has appointed DHL Inside Track to manage its new Fleet Demonstrator programme.

Research released by Chargemaster shows 61% of towns and cities have no public charging infrastructure.

Northgate plc is to implement an organisational re-structure which will see the company build on its existing position.

Fleet Logistics has announced a strategic partnership with international technical services corporation, TÜV SÜD, and its German fleet management subsidiary, FleetCompany.

Operators are being urged to prepare now for the inevitable problems ahead.

The Volkswagen group has announced a 13.9% rise in global deliveries so far in 2011.

Mitsubishi Motors UK has announced its latest figures confirming return on sales results for 2010 and quarter one 2011.

Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has launched an online quick quote facility for its SameDay fixed price repair service.

James Alpe Vehicle Conversions are looking to make significant improvements in cell design for North Yorkshire and Humberside Police.

Following a successful trial, Arval has decided to distribute a ‘posture improving’ seat belt attachment to those employees that experience back pain.

BMW Group repatriation event turns over nearly £5 million in sales at BCA Nottingham.

Night-time deliveries will form a major part of logistics companies’ plans next summer.

Vauxhall van swappage scheme helps operators meet imminent changes to Low Emission Zone.

Insurance scams staged by organised criminal gangs are driving a growth in ‘crash for cash’ scams, says insurance broker Bluefin.

Against the backdrop of a shrinking forecourt market, fuelcard and fuel management solutions provider Keyfuels says it has increased its network by more than 50% in the last few years.

Vehicle tracking and mobile resource management solutions from Masternaut are helping local authorities reduce costs to meet Government budget cuts.

New Government moves to hand out on the spot fines and points for careless driving could see increase in the number of drivers with points, says CFC Solutions.

Npower has confirmed plans to launch Britain’s first bespoke electric vehicle (EV) tariff.

Used car dealers are turning to complementary sales such as warranties, asset protection and paint protection as windscreen price margins come under pressure, reports RAC Warranty.

High pump prices have become a permanent feature of the fleet landscape, according to Paul Jackson, managing director of TMC.

The first company convicted for corporate manslaughter will have to pay a £385,000 fine after it lost its appeal.