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Fuel prices continue to rise after the latest fuel duty and VAT increase.

Job vacancies increase by 35% in the transport and logistics sector.

The deterioration of many UK roads, due to severe winter weather, could be even worse than last year, warns IAM.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has condemned the latest increase in fuel duty planned for January 1, 2011, as a New Year's present from the Chancellor that will leave the freight industry with a £95 million hangover.

The Association of British Drivers (ABD) has welcomed the news that camera partnerships will have to publish speed camera data.

Local authorities and the police will have to publish full information about speed cameras, under proposals announced by road safety minister Mike Penning.

Mazda is securing fleet business after setting up a programme which key dealers use to meet corporate demand within 10 to 14 days of orders being placed.

Smith Electric Vehicles US has announced it will finalise the purchase of its United Kingdom-based parent company Smith Electric Vehicles (UK).

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has revealed some of the most unusual items left in vehicles during the holiday period, including the front end of a horse’s costume.

Indian car manufacturer Tata will launch a small electric car produced in the UK in 2011 and wants fleets to take part in the first trials.

Yell will upgrade its fleet of 50 pool cars to Mini Countrymans in the UK’s largest single fleet order for the sought-after model, following wholelife cost analysis by Alphabet.

Portuguese electric mobility consortium Mobi.e has taken delivery of nine Nissan Leafs, becoming the first commercial customer in Europe of the world's first mass-market 100% electric vehicle.

Mazda expects the Mazda2 Automatic to prove so popular, particularly with Motability drivers and driving schools, that it will quickly become one of the best-selling variants of its supermini range.

Alphabet acquired more than 3,000 new customers across all services, including fleet management, during 2010.

Fleet News would like to take this opportunity to wish you a merry christmas and a happy new year!

Industry experts strive to raise the standards of professionalism in fleet management

DIAmond Advanced Motorists is calling on the government to raise awareness of the benefits of winter tyres.

Mazda has seen a 20% increase in company cars sales through contract hire and leasing.

Ford Econo Check app is launched to help reduce fuel consumption.

Jaguar Land Rover donantes a minibus along with £800 raised for the charity BEN.

What Car? reveals more than 87% of stockists don’t expect deliveries of winter tyres until January.

Renault will be reducing prices on many of its best-selling models in early 2011.

Parking fines issued on snow-covered roads are likely to be invalid says NoParkingFine Ltd.

Transport minister Norman Baker outlines the Government's thoughts on transport policy.

Nissan has announced that James Douglas will become corporate sales director, replacing Tony Lewis who will be taking on a Europe-wide role.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has selected AXA Assistance to provide roadside assistance for its electric vehicles in Europe following a call for tender.

Audi commissioned ‘e-den’ charging station for electric vehicles is designed to heighten awareness of future electromobility challenges.

High quality used cars will command stronger prices early in the New Year, as availability of stock dwindles according to CAP.

British Car Auctions has drawn up its top 10 of unusual vehicles sold during 2010.

The Scottish Government has approved the Ashwoods hybrid van for its low carbon programme.