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Volvo has announced plans to unveil the first diesel plug-in hybrid at the Geneva Motor Show.

E-Training World is launching a suite of pick-and mix online modules.

Representatives from the Driving Instructors Association met with the under-secretary of state for transport Mike Penning to discuss road safety issues.

The UK's first corporate manslaughter conviction and £385,000 fine is a wake up call for fleets, says Essential Risk Consultancy.

Interoperability of Electric Vehicle charging is to be extended to four UK towns and cities.

Latest VOSA effectiveness report shows that ‘condition of tyres’ remains the most frequent prohibition defect at spot checks.

Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental announces the appointment of Andrew Hill.

Logica, in partnership with FleetCor Technologies, has announced that they have won a 10-year, €300 million contract to support Shell’s Commercial Fleet fuelcards programme in Europe and Asia.

Manheim Remarketing has launched its new £2 million centre at Bruntingthorpe in Leicestershire.

New scheme persuades health professionals to explore alternatives that help deliver savings.

Lorien Engineering Solutions has developed a new loading dock interlock system aimed to reduce loading accidents.

Volkswagen Group Leasing opts for Leaselink to deliver growth and ordering efficiencies.

How standards could help reduce danger of driver distraction is to be featured at Fully Networked Car workshop.

ALK Technologies announces over 125,000 drivers use CoPilot Live Professional navigation.

CHP Consulting has Published a technology whitepaper on exposure draft.

Amey has announced the appointment of John Faulkner as business development director.

ATS Euromaster promises to have available stock of winter tyres available to fleets.

Venson Automotive Solutions looks to expand business as it appoints new management board

Thrifty Car and Van Rental ensures continued focus on customer service with new appointment.

The proportion of diesel to petrol models is growing in both in the used and new car markets.

According to an IAM poll, almost half of drivers admit to warning other drivers of approaching speed checks.

LeasePlan’s specialist public sector fleet services provider announces tender success in the new public sector procurement framework.

ACFO has outlined a five-point action plan that it would like answered by Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne in the Government’s Budget statement on March 23.

New codes issued to drivers in the wake of changes in car prices.

The Cabinet Office has confirmed they are reviewing the organisation.

BVRLA leads campaign for abolition of outdated diesel penalty.

BRS Ltd, suppliers of commercial vehicle contract hire and truck rental solutions has launched a new web site.

CO2 caps could be pushing company drivers into more polluting vehicles, fleets warned.

Employees will have to undergo a creditworthiness check in future if taking a car through an employee car ownership (ECO) scheme.

Fleet software supplier, Sofico, says that many UK contract hire companies rely on outdated legacy systems that fail to meet fleet customers’ expectations.