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A national recharging network for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles has moved a step closer, according to the coalition deal.

Fleet sales for April remained static compared to the same month last year, with 72,385 new cars going to fleets, although year to date figures show a growth of 14.7%.

Subaru has completed development of its New EyeSight driving assist system – an active safety device that uses camera technology to help drivers avoid collisions.

The ETSC has been measuring EU countries progress since 2001 in tackling excessive speed, drink driving and non-use of seat belts which remain the three main killers on EU roads.

Read the third PRAISE Report on driving for work.

Tusker has appointed a new supplier relationship manager, Alison Collier.

With the new Polo GTI the development team was able to reduce combined fuel consumption to 5.9 l/100 km. That is equivalent to CO2 emissions of just 139 g/km.

Alastair Campell, Tony Blair’s former chief press officer has been confirmed as a speaker for the Automotive Leasing’s ‘Defining the Future of Fleet’ Conference on 29thJune at the Heritage Motor Centre.

United Biscuits are the 2010 Winners of Drive for Life, organised by Masternaut, the competition is the only of its kind and sees over 60,000 commercial vehicle drivers take part from all over the UK.

Hyundai have signed three new fleet contracts in the North West.

Fleet Alliance has appointed Richard Frazer, as business development manager as it continues a recruitment drive as part of expansion plans.

Minorplanet Systems has obtained an adjournment of a court hearing to execute a winding up petition to allow it time to sell its UK operations.

SMA Group has confirmed their latest Auction Centre will be the in Birmingham. Due to open late 2010, the site will feature; full D-Fleet and PDI facilities with a full body shop on site too.

Manheim Remarketing’s latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans reports that at £4,416, average wholesale used van prices increased in April by 4.2% compared with the previous month and are now nearly 15% higher than in January 2010.

Six vehicle hire companies have signed up to support a new campaign to encourage their employees and consumers to wear their seatbelt every time they get in any vehicle.

Citroën, the official car supplier to Arsenal Football Club, has introduced an advanced driver-training programme to teach the young reserve team players valuable on-the-road awareness and driving skills.

ISS, has struck a deal with Renault for it to supply some of its fleet.

Škoda has unveiled the Fabia Estate GreenLine II and Roomster GreenLine II – the first of its second generation of environmentally-friendly GreenLine models.

Manheim Remarketing’s latest Market Analysis for Cars reports that average wholesale values have fallen in April by 2.3%.

“Regardless of how long Gordon Brown remains as Prime Minister, the government will still need to tackle head – on the issue of economic recovery."

In this period of economic uncertainty the country badly needs stability and we hope the issue of who will govern the UK is resolved soon."

“What we need from the new government is a long-term view, commitment and direction in emerging transport solutions."

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

The Department for Transport has published the provisional transport statistics on road traffic and congestion in Great Britain for Quarter 1

Euro Car Parts (ECP) has recently added 200 Vauxhall Combo vans to its fleet and expect to have over 1,000 vans by the end of the year.

A specialist team has been set up by Vauxhall Fleet Aftersales and the Vauxhall Dealer Franchise board with Epyx as part of a customer service programme aimed at maximising service and maintenance work for its franchise network.

The high demand for replacement windscreens at the beginning of the year has led to a national shortage of windscreens, reports the automotive glazing services company Auto Windscreens.

The Infiniti FX is now available with a diesel engine and new forward collision warning and lane departure prevention safety technology.

Now what? That’s the question everyone is asking today as the election results reveal a hung parliament.

An increase in spot rental of vans and trucks was recorded by TLS Vehicle Rental in the first quarter of 2010.