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A best-of-both-worlds compromise is set to give an iconic British sports car firm the chance to win rich pickings in the fleet sector.

The European Parliament has voted to officially adopt a 175g/km CO2 short term and 147g/km CO2 long term target for light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

The Protection of Freedoms Bill, introduced over the weekend, widens the powers of private parking companies.

Addison Lee’s software partner to apply GPS-based real time fleet management to Bailiff Industry.

The tax status of company vans is being investigated by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC).

A new Customer Satisfaction Index tool added to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform enables company car and van drivers to rate suppliers.

Hitachi Capital invests £1.7m in its intelligence management system.

Expansion by Mercedes-Benz Retail Group adds more van sites during 2011.

Cotswold Geotechnical Holdings has become the first company to be convicted under new corporate manslaughter legislation.

Many fleets predicting an uncertain future in the sector for at least the next 12 months.

Increase in replacement cycle extensions was not the dramatic sea change the industry perceived.

Saab leasing sales are building momentum as the brand recovers.

LeasePlan has confirmed a new travel card deal to offer business travel for customers.

Drivers suffering from sleep apnoea do not have to lose their licence.

Auto Windscreens has confirmed it has gone into administration.

The Virtual Parking Solution will allow councils to create ‘virtual bays’ that are exempt from current marked restrictions.

Euro Car Parts has launched a new next day trade delivery mail order service: Trade Direct.

SMA Vehicle Remarketing is accelerating its recruitment programme to match business growth.

Experts explore a fossil fuel-free and largely CO2-free energy supply to reduce road transport’s impact on the environment.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents is looking at how tackling the deficit will affect road safety.

Although fleet’s share of the overall market rose to 54.7% in January 2011, actual fleet sales declined by 3.1% in the same period.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a new branch at Cardiff Airport as part of its commitment to developing its network of airport locations and its service to customers.

Bill Plant Driving School has confirmed plans to extend its existing deal with Hyundai.

Style is set to play a key role in helping Hyundai win a greater share of business car sales.

Coca-Cola Hellenic has signed the Road Safety Charter designed to reduce the number of fatalities on Europe’s roads.

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

Profile: Freight Transport Association tackles van issues to minimise threat of legislation.

New report from Trend Tracker questions whether electric cars can effectively combat oil dependence.

Britain’s motorway services are among the most expensive places to shop in the UK, according to research by What Car?.

ING Car Lease has announced the appointment of Mark Cubbon as director of sales.