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Lysanda is targeting fleets with its digital driving aid Eco-Log, claiming it can cut annual fuel bills by up to 20%.

BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values decreased in January, but average values actually rose in the fleet and lease sector.

The former head of Lombard Consumer Direct Graeme Banister has joined ex-fleet e-retailer Carsite.co.uk as its new commercial director.

Bespoke contract clauses usually only given to large fleets are now being offered to smaller fleets.

Average values for 4x4s reached record levels at BCA in January, according to the company’s latest Pulse Price Report.

Cap has appointed two new sales representatives to sell valuation products to auction goers.

Fleet managers are being warned to brace themselves for major inconvenience as a result of vehicle damage in the aftermath of the worst winter for more than 25 years.

Figures from the Society and Motor Manufacturers (SMMT) reveal that there were 11,546 van registrations in January, down 1.7% compared to January 2009.

AutoAlert says the advanced functionality of the iPad makes it easier than ever to take full advantage of its technology.

Toyota GB commercial director Jon Williams has addressed the UK over its recall problems in a Youtube video on Toyota’s UK blog.

Fleet new car registrations were up by 24.4% last month compared to January 2009, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturer and Traders (SMMT).

Fleet operators can now vote for their favourite fleet car and top manufacturer in the Fleet News Awards 2010.

Measures to lock in fleets to dealers for repairs and remarketing

Fleet vehicles using regular motorway routes could be the first to benefit from new technology being developed by a group of companies including Volvo Cars and Ricardo.

Despite increasing lease rental costs over a typical three-year term by almost £600 for those cars in the highest category for CO2 emissions, the new Vehicle Excise Duty rate may actually present fleets with the chance to save thousands of pounds

A special sale of prestige, sporting and executive cars at BCA Nottingham on January 21 attracted more than 300 buyers to bid in the auction hall, with a further 216 dealers bidding over the internet.

Fleet management company MSL is aiming to make an impact on the small business third-party fleet management sector by adopting 1link Service Network.

Masternaut Three X has launched an advanced camera phone application that enables digital images to be displayed together with associated business data.

As Toyota recalls thousands of its cars in the UK due to accelerator problems, IAM Fleet and Drive and Survive has offered advice to business drivers on what to do in event of an engineering malfunction.

Barry Jenner has succeeded his father Tony Jenner as managing director of commercial fuelling solution specialists Cameron Forecourt.

As I write, the Fleet News judging panel is two-thirds of the way through the 2010 awards judging. The manufacturer and supplier categories have all been determined; just the fleet interviews remain.

Uncertainty over Volvo's future has not impacted on Swedish marque's fleet sales, which have been boosted by its DrivE eco-branded cars.

Toyota’s engineers have developed a plan to reinforce the pedal assembly to eliminate the potential risk of excess friction that has been the cause of the potential problem.

Skoda is implementing a more robust fleet demonstrator programme which will see potential leads logged and followed up more rigorously by its retail network.

BMW Group and PSA Peugeot Citroën has signed an agreement on further development of four-cylinder petrol engine.

Avis is looking to step up activity in the fleet sector after admitting that it has fallen behind in recent years.

Safety charity Brake has called on politicians to take action on road safety by confirming its next 10-year strategy to reduce accidents.

Rapid take up of the Streetcar service by Camden residents has led to the operator and council adding 19 new locations, which will be launched next month.

Demand for used commercial vehicles has consistently outstripped supply during January, boosting prices and keeping conversion rates high for medium-sized, good-quality units, say Glass’s.

Auto Windscreens has been awarded a two-year sole supplier deal by Alphabet.