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The number of breakdowns caused by fleet driver error is falling, but the severity of these avoidable faults is causing longer periods of downtime, according to RAC’s latest Vehicle Fault Analysis data.

Vauxhall is further strengthening its two-year pledge to support British charity, Help For Heroes by supplying two Insignia Sports Tourer event support vehicles and a Movano for day-to-day hauling duties.

Jon Juxon has been appointed by epyx as national sales manager for the 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform.

The latest registration figures for June show a rise in van registrations for the month and a steady performance for Trucks.

Navman Wireless has launched an innovative iPhone app that allows customers to manage their entire vehicle fleet from their handset.

Ford has consciously capped less profitable short-cycle rental business during June, which reduced fleet sales for the month and placed Ford second in terms of overall car sales.

Ford's European electrification programme sees the introduction of two zero-emission full battery-electric vehicles.

The green credentials of company car drivers has been called into question.

Moves by public sector organisations to bring mileage reimbursement rates inline with approved rates are likely to be met with severe opposition.

Green Driving founder Lizzie Whyte will be driving from Brighton to London in the Rally, using the DriveGain iPhone application to help her save the maximum amount of fuel.

FMG Support has announced that it has extended its contract with Alphabet for another three years.

Cost efficiency, legal compliance and centralisation are the three key factors that are powering the fleet software market in 2010.

TransLinc has been awarded a new Passenger Services contract for Barnsley Council.

Ford's global electric vehicles plan benefits from "Ultra-Low Carbon Vehicle Demonstrator" programme.

Lexus has recalled 3,238 cars that have the potential to be affected by a rare engine issue. This has been confirmed with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency.

Scope has renewed its contract for a further three years with the Leasedrive Velo Group.

Vauxhall has reduced C02 emissions and improved fuel consumption to its Insignia range, with some cars in the range now producing emissions of 129g/km.

Tesco.com is in the process of taking delivery of 795 Iveco light commercials.

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

Some of us are car enthusiasts and some of us aren’t. For some of us, a day out at the Goodwood Festival of Speed would be a highlight of the motoring year.

Manheim has reported significant falls in used car values last month.

Kia is to launch its new Sportage crossover earlier than planned on August 1.

Ford has begun talks with its fleet customers in advance of the final stage introduction of its price realignment policy, which has seen thousands of pounds cut from the list price of its cars.

The Fuelcard Company has launched a campaign under the banner of ‘Don’t Fleece Our Fleet’ calling on the Government to lower fuel tax for commercial drivers.

Government looks to save £17.2 million despite almost half of UK roads not achieving low risk status

Citroën Contract Motoring (CCM) is offering new contract hire rates for Citroën’s range of vans.

Suzuki has introduced a special edition Alto SZ-L which is on sale from this week with just 500 being made available.

With the growing volatility of oil prices, Fleet News looks at one possible fuel of the future

Ford's Kuga has new powertrain options designed to boost performance, improve fuel economy and reduce CO2.

Low carbon Vehicle Partnership adopts three-pronged approach to achieve greener transport