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The first publicly accessible solar powered charging point for electric vehicles has been unveiled at Gateshead Civic Centre.

Manheim Auctions has been appointed by the multi-franchise Listers Group as its exclusive partner for the remarketing of up to 10,000 part exchange vehicles each year.

Caroline Sandall from Barclays Bank has been named the 2010 Fleet Manager of the Year in the Fleet News awards - here she speaks exclusively to Fleet News on her win.

Barclays Bank was named Fleet of the Year in the 501-plus vehicles category at the 2010 Fleet News awards - Caroline Sandall speaks exclusively to Fleet News on collecting two awards at this year's event.

GE Capital Fleet Services has been named Leasing Company of the Year at the 2010 Fleet News awards - John Jenkins, CEO, speaks exclusively to Fleet News after collecting his award.

See the exclusive video with Martin Burke of Skoda UK as they are named the Most Improved Manufacturer at the 2010 Fleet News awards.

See an exclusive interview with Martin Burke of Skoda UK as the Skoda Superb is named the Best Upper Medium Car at the Fleet News 2010 awards.

Bracknell Borough Forest Council has been named Fleet of the Year in the 51-250 vehicles category - Damian James speaks exclusively to Fleet News about steps Bracknell Forest Council have taken, that have won them the award.

Pendragon Contracts has launched Simplydriveit – its new salary sacrifice scheme that aims to be risk and admin free for organisations - created following consultation with employers and a pilot.

Hyundai is mounting an assault on the fleet market after securing sales success in the retail sector over the past couple of years.

Toyota will begin a year-long pilot of 20 plug-in hybrid Prius models from May.

Tusker has taken on additional staff to cope with the extra work from increased demand for its salary sacrifice scheme, SS4C.

Manheim Remarketing reports that compact executive segment wholesale selling prices have generally outperformed the overall fleet sector average during months of growth over the past year.

See highlights of the glittering event, held in the Grosvenor House Hotel on 17th March 2010.

Companies which have set extended replacement cycle policies need to keep a close watch on service, maintenance and repair costs as their cars move into the fourth – or even fifth - year.

A new organisation dedicated to vehicle remarketing could soon be helping fleets achieve higher returns on resale stock.

Alfa Romeo is ready to focus on growing its share of the fleet market after two years of strengthening its retail performance.

Budget Car & Van Rental has awarded All Fleet Services (AFS) the contract for its breakdown management, accident notification, glass and tyre management, and general information handling.

Paragon has secured a major contract to manage demonstration fleets for Renault across the UK.

A happy and healthy workforce is now a key reason companies are investing in new technology in their fleet vehicles.

BMW, Vauxhall and the iconic Volkswagen Golf were among the winners at the Fleet News awards night, which took place at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London on Wednesday March 17. Come back tomorrow for the awards photo gallery!

Tony Leigh has entered the Fleet News Hall of Fame

Vauxhall has been named the Manufacturer of the Year in the 2010 Fleet News awards.

The Volkswagen Golf has been named Company Car of the Year in the 2010 Fleet News Awards.

Nationwide Autocentres has been named Fleet Supplier of the Year in the 2010 Fleet News awards.

Tesco Dotcom has won the prestigious Fleet Initiative of the Year award at the 2010 Fleet News awards.

Whitbread has been named Fleet of the Year in the 251-500 vehicles category at the 2010 Fleet News Awards.

CGG Veritas Services UK has been named Fleet of the Year in the sub-50 vehicles category at the 2010 Fleet News awards.

The Volkswagen Polo has been named the Best Supermini in the 2010 Fleet News Awards.

The Volkswagen Golf has been voted the Best Lower Medium Car in the 2010 Fleet News awards.