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Trafficmaster has launched Smartnav Lite – a satellite navigation service that uses real people to download routes to your iPhone.

Used commercial vehicle supplier Van Monster has a 0% APR finance offer available on hundreds of its used vans.

Trakm8 aims to make businesses more efficient and effective by the use of driver ID tags.

Ford dealers across the country are offering schools and colleges up to 17% off when they buy a Ford Transit minibus.

The wait is over – the Nissan Juke has been unveiled to the world.

Sheffield Insulations has deployed GreenRoad’s service across its fleet of HGVs and LCVs achieving a 24% reduction in accidents and a reduction in fuel consumption of 9.7%.

Rising UK recruitment levels are already providing a boost to short-term company car leasing in 2010, says Equalease.

The Smart fortwo cdi remains the most environmentally-friendly cars with a combustion engine as it now emits just 86g/km of CO2.

Audi says it has shrink-wrapped everything it stands for to create the new A1, a compact and city-friendly three-door premium.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched a new car-sharing programme - WeCar. The trial programme, based in Woking, has been developed in partnership with Woking Borough Council to support its corporate sustainability initiatives.

Volkswagen Fleet Services has recognised the achievements of its top-performing retailers and staff at a special Fleet Awards event held at Whittlebury Hall & Spa in Northamptonshire.

First-class customer service has helped Leanna Allison become the first recipient of Fleet Support Group’s Lord MacLaurin Cup, which recognises customer service achievement.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has launched its improved Premium Club vouchers, when ordering any combination of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare vouchers.

Cybit has extended an order for its Fleetstar-Online solution with OfficeTeam to provide real-time vehicle information on a further 100 vehicles in its UK-based fleet.

Glass’s has appointed Peter McCullough to the new post of head of OEM, fleet and finance, where he will lead strategic plans for growth in this area of the business.

A special closed auction conducted by BCA on behalf of the BMW Group at Nottingham sold 265 vehicles for a 100% conversion generating a turnover of £8.1 million.

Carmaker unveils masterplan to double fleet market share to 5%

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that fleets with vehicles registered for the London congestion charge discount scheme have been experiencing major problems with a new computer system since November.

Searching for the right petrol station to re-fuel is wasting fleets thousands of pounds each year, according to figures from Arval.

Scottish Motor Auctions – the SMA Group – has made some major announcements, including the opening of a new site

Venson Automotive Solutions has won a new contract with Cornwall-based Ocean Housing Group for more than 70 vehicles.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched a new car-sharing programme – WeCar – in partnership with Woking Borough Council.

Glasgow-based fleet solutions provider Fleet Alliance has launched Flexi Hire, which aims to offer a flexible solution part-way between daily rental and contract hire

Rising UK recruitment levels are already providing a boost to short-term company car leasing in 2010, says specialist Equalease.

Hot on the heels of the new Master, Renault has launched two new vans – Kangoo Van Maxi and Trafic.

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

The majority of the top ten FN50 lease and rental companies have agreed to donate a proportion of the sale price of every car they de-fleet through auctions to the industry charity BEN.

Fleets selling on vehicles can expect strong prices to remain in the used vehicle market this year.

Citroën has launched of a seven-strong ‘Enterprise' range of Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay panel vans.

Van rental company Northgate has appointed Bob MacKenzie as its non-executive chairman.