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Average new car CO2 figure down 4.7% in first half of 2010 to 145.2g/km, compared with the same period in 2009.

E-Training World has launched a new online driver risk portal to help companies combine the management of their Grey Fleet and Company Fleet.

Vauxhall’s strong support of the national motability scheme has been recognised at the fifth annual Supplier Awards of Motability Operations.

The LowCVP welcomes the Government’s announcement of continued funding to support the initial purchase of electric vehicles.

GRS has added a new purpose-built photographic suite at its vehicle inspection and refurbishment centre in Staffordshire.

AA DriveTech will provide a fuel economy driving course for Ford owners who have an Econo Check.

Six successful bidders will share £660,000 funding from the Department of Business for gas refuelling or electric vehicle charging infrastructure projects.

TRL has developed a two-day vehicle incident investigation course.

With the northern hemisphere summer holiday season rapidly approaching, and driving being a major part of many trips, now is a good time to focus people’s attention on safe and happy holiday travel.

Winterhalter is converting its entire service fleet to Volkswagen vans with an order for 47 vehicles.

Citroën Contract Motoring’s Elect3 Pro LCV finance scheme now includes lower rates by the continuation of the Elect3 Pro LCV scheme’s 0% APR finance deals.

Company car drivers heading for the continent this summer need to make sure they are fully covered, warns Masterlease.

Arval has become the first company to receive a European eSafety prize for fleet management.

Seat is taking action to reduce SMR costs for fleet operators by adding a variable servicing option to its whole range by the end of the year.

Securi-Guard has invested in new software for its Securi-Track system, which removes the problem of language barriers should a driver not speak the language of the country where an incident has occurred.

Headline-grabbing fleets that invest in one or two electric vehicles are doing nothing to make the industry more sustainable, according to the boss of one of Britain’s biggest fleets.

Mercedes-Benz is opening a new chapter in drive technology for light commercial vehicles.

The electric vehicle grant of up to £5,000 per vehicle will be introduced from the start of 2011.

The Institute of Transport Management has awarded Scottish Motor Auctions Group its ‘Best Independent Vehicle Remarketing Company 2010’ award.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents says plans for halving road deaths across the EU should be a catalyst to improve safety on the UK’s roads.

If you’re planning to have a few drinks at a barbeque this summer don’t cycle home, warns the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

Renault Tech has launched a new Kangoo Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), as the latest addition to its range of factory-produced vehicles for customers with mobility difficulties.

Ryder Europe has announced that it is investing £4m in 100 new heavy goods vehicles to its rental fleet.

Lombard is stepping up its campaign to attract more companies looking for credit to fund replacement vehicles to its doors.

Thrifty has launched Flexifleet – a fleet solution to help businesses on the road to success.

The final amount raised by a team of 14 riders entered by the Leasedrive Velo Group, in a specially-organised 270-mile charity bike ride between Wokingham and Le Mans

Kia has won a deal to supply 120 vehicles over three years to a building technologies group.

Tesco.com is trialling 25 gas-powered Iveco EcoDailys, which if successful could shape the future fleet of the online shopping subsidiary.

Fleet Alliance is guaranteeing that fleet operators will no longer incur expensive charges by recalculating contracts on an individual basis for excess mileage.

Fleet Logistics has appointed Louise L’Estrange as a new strategic account manager in the UK office.