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The BVRLA and the Institute of the Motor Industry have launched a new Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) for the rental and leasing sector.

Pendragon Contracts is launching a new vehicle returns process which aims to provide a more streamlined and transparent system for drivers.

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Peugeot is targeting a 6.3% share of fleet sales this year. Year-to-date fleet share is 5.96%, up from 5.56% in the same period last year.

There is contradictory news on the carbon footprint of biofuels.

Qi Van Systems has announced a massive investment and expansion plan to double the size of its current factory and treble the capacity for its fleet vehicle conversions

A webinar presented by RAC Fleet Risk Management on 25 May will provide fleet decision-makers with advice on how to tackle important issues like the ‘grey’ fleet.

Chevrolet releases the new Captiva LTZ model. Standard equipment includes full leather trim with heated front seats, electronic climate control, cruise control, electrically-adjustable driver's seat, automatic headlamp control, rain sensor wipers, and electrically-folding mirrors.

Commenting on confirmation that the UK coalition government will set out an emergency budget on 22 June, the SNP called on the new administration to introduce a fair fuel regulator and cuts in fuel duty for rural areas.

Land Rover is exploring new technology as well as introducing two-wheel drive models to offer lower-CO2 emision cars.

Pendragon Contracts is launching a new vehicle returns process, which involves the driver in the inspection, to give each individual the opportunity to alleviate refurbishment costs.

Nissan's Leaf electric vehicle will be prices at £23,350 when it arrives in the UK in February 2011.

The emergency Budget will be held on Tuesday 22 June, the Chancellor has announced.

The Ford Focus has been voted the 'Used Car of the Decade' and Ford Ka the 'Small Car of the Decade' by CAP.

Julie Boyd, the Midlands regional chair of the Association of Car Fleet Operators, has been appointed director at newly formed TR Fleet.

Alphabet has formally announced its own version of salary sacrifice called Motivational Leasing, which it claims is the most intuitive quoting system on the market.

Nissan expects its new Leaf all-electric vehicle to be available for about the same price as a Toyota Prius when it goes on sale next year.

The scale of abuse by some grey fleet drivers taking advantage of the lack of checks on their mileage claims has been highlighted.

Despite the Government’s Authorised Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates being only advisory, over 72% of fleets surveyed in a Fleet News poll still use them to reimburse their grey fleet drivers for business trips.

Selsia has introduced a risk management service for its fleet customers to deliver video based e-learning and in-car driver training solutions.

Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions (BBUS) is deploying GreenRoad’s 360 service across its commercial fleet of 1,400 vehicles to reduce driver risk and improve fuel efficiency.

Employers can now opt for RoSPA-led workshops linked to a project that investigated the training needs of young drivers who get behind the wheel as part of their jobs.

Small businesses operating between 5 and 50 company cars or vans (up to 3.5 tonnes) are being invited to take advantage of a free tyre safety inspection for their fleet courtesy of ATS Euromaster who will also undertake the first tyre repair it identifies per fleet free of charge.

The former shadow treasury secretary and Conservative MP Philip Hammond has been appointed as the new transport secretary.

As our travel, fleet and operational needs change, drivers are sometimes faced with unfamiliar vehicles. When this happens, and assuming there is no viable alternative than to drive, there some basic safe driving tips you SHOULD follow.

Employers can now opt for RoSPA-led workshops linked to a project that investigated the training needs of young drivers who get behind the wheel as part of their jobs.

Unipart Automotive is taking the first deliveries of a 750-strong new fleet of Renault Kangoo Vans.

Average European new car CO2 emissions are on course to meet 2015 EU targets, according to JATO Dynamics.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Marie Jarrold, car fleet controller at British Car Auctions, to its current Council.

Contract hire fleets that take a with-maintenance option should keep an eye on their monthly rates as leasing providers consider shifting aftersales business.