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Fleets are taking delivery of environmentally-friendly models in record numbers and employees are travelling fewer miles.

A new road safety study has revealed the accident risk for pedestrians could treble as a number of local authorities consider turning off street lights.

Citroën’s supermini MPV, the C3 Picasso, will receive some smart new updates from today (November 1).

Keith Johnston, of Going Green fame, will be driving MaxEV, the 100% Electric VW Maxi Caddy Van, at the Future Car Challenge, Brighton to London rally.

Ford retains its market leadership despite its much-trumpeted avoidance of what it terms “heavy competitive discounting”.

A nationwide campaign by tyre leader Goodyear to promote its environmentally friendly EfficientGrip tyres will be launched tomorrow (Tuesday, November 2).

WNS Assistance has been awarded the contract for the accident management of National Grid’s UK fleet of more than 2,500 cars, 3,000 LCVs and 300 HGVs.

Škoda Auto announces record deliveries and operating profit in the first nine months of 2010.

Hyundai has announced prices for the new ix20 which goes on sale from 18th November.

Lexus announces pricing and specification details for the new hybrid.

Mazda is extending its 'small fleet focus' with the roll-out of the Business Development Programme launched earlier this year to a further 20 franchise dealers.

Nigel Trotman leaves Lex Autolease to join Alphabet.

Large disparities in Whitehall departments' bills for car rental is latest example of poor policy.

An electric van is helping Liverpool City Council to deliver quiet and clean operations in its building maintenance division.

Group plans massive changes to set it’s self apart from the competition.

New concept proven to increase productivity in multi-drop vehicles by at least 10%.

Crystal Ball managing director Raj Singh believes its versatility will revolutionise the grey fleet vehicle sector.

Trimble MRM has launched a monitoring system called Driver Safety, which allows fleet managers to assess driver behaviour.

Trafford Housing Trust is rolling vehicle tracking out to 80 of its housing maintenance vehicles.

Hyundai and Audi feature on preferred list for the first time as police chop number of suppliers.

Governments 'spending challenge' targets 6100-vehicle fleet.

Fleets will be able to enjoy a 100% discount on the London Congestion charge for any sub-100g/km Euro 5 compliant vehicle from January 4, 2011.

Nissan has announced voluntary recall on several Nissan and Infiniti models.

Fleets expected to play a major role in Government cuts.

The new Volkswagen Jetta was unveiled this week which goes on sale early next year.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has published the electric car guide to help motorists.

Insourcing of fleet operations may become as common a response to post-recessionary business conditions as outsourcing, says CFC Solutions.

Business and commercial drivers have important role to play in TomTom’s mission to reduce Britain’s traffic congestion by 5%.

Volvo Cars starts development of fuel cells to extend the electric car's operating range.

Renault group sees a rise in sales for quarter three.