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The presence of squabbling children in the car has been found to reduce driver's reaction times by 13 per cent, reveals an in-depth study by Direct Line, commissioned with TRL (Transport Research Laboratory).

CAP has revised used values downwards by an average of 4% after seeing the market ‘slow significantly’ and a ‘large and increasing’ number of vehicles failing to sell.

Fleets could learn new ways of reducing fuel costs and cutting waste at the Fleet News annual Green Summit on October 12.

The Government Car and Dispatch Agency (GCDA) is facing a major cut in its fleet and budget after the chancellor confirmed ministerial cars will be provided only in exceptional circumstances.

Fleet managers can earn £20 by agreeing to a telephone interview on electric vehicles being organised by TRL.

A growing number of fleets are becoming more positive about electric vehicles, but nowhere near the numbers claimed by Cenex following recent trials.

Have you introduced a policy or taken action to reduce your fleet's CO2?

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PSA Peugeot Citroen has presented the world premiere of e-HDi, a new generation stop & start system that combines a reversible starter-alternator and a diesel engine.

R. Twining and Company Limited, the international tea and Ovaltine business, has outsourced the management of its 120 UK vehicle fleet to Zenith Provecta.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on the government to use its emergency budget on June 22 to remove the 3% surcharge on diesel cars that company car drivers are forced to pay on their benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax.

Most fleets have taken action to reduce their environmental impact despite many not having a formal green policy.

Audi makes cars that fleet drivers want - it won Fleet News awards this year for its A4 and A3. But 2010 is shaping up to be a challenging year.

A greater focus on licence checking is having a positive effect on driving behaviour, with employees becoming increasingly concerned how they might be viewed by their employer, according to CFC Solutions.

Fleet managers have been advised they can ignore the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR) after HMRC failed to raise the rates for drivers of sub-2.0-litre diesel vehicles.

Troubled telematics provider, Minorplanet has had trading in its shares suspended.

Think about it. Humans as we know them today, homo sapiens, has been around for about 200,000 years, depending upon which timeline you believe.

Mazda Motor Europe is expanding its pan-European fleet focus as the manufacturer looks to win cross-market corporate sales and increase business-sector penetration in a string of individual countries.

Central Auto Supplies (CAS) has taken delivery of a major Citroën LCV order to further improve the fuel efficiency and emissions profile of its delivery fleet.

Average used car values fell by just over £200 in May, from £5,871 to £5,656. Performance against CAP Clean fell by one and a half points.

Average monthly values for LCV’s slipped back in May according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report, but still remain well-ahead, year-on-year.

TransLinc has secured a three-year contract to supply 21 vans to CHP, a developing housing association in Essex.

Iveco has launched the first custom-built anti-siphon device for its Daily and EcoDaily light commercials in conjunction with long term partner TISS Security Systems.

Kwik-Fit Fleet is improving its service to the corporate sector with the introduction of Bosch braking components at all of its UK centres.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions won a competitive tender to manage the charity’s 520-strong fleet composed of around 340 company cars and 180 vans last year, when a two-year contract with a one-year option to extend was signed.

As World Cup fever grips the nation, I am concerned that celebrations could lead to an increase in drink-drive incidents affecting staff and companies.

Operators want clear commitments over fuels to enable them to plan effectively for the future

The first ever apprenticeship dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) is launched today in North East England.

A Bugatti Veyron, one of the world’s most desirable supercars, was the star car in a sell out sale of 400 sports cars, coupes, performance vehicles, motorcycles and convertibles at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 5th June.

Vauxhall is offering all its customers the opportunity to optimise the fuel efficiency of their vehicles with the ecoFLEX Fuel Efficiency Service.