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The Seashell Trust have become the first charity to join the government at-work driving safety campaign delivered by Roadsafe.

Jaama has introduced a new function to its online Key2 Fleet Management system to help organisations ensure that drivers have their eyesight checked regularly ahead of the introduction of new laws.

Hertz has launched a new corporate identity program, including a new logo.

New venture sees Beijing-based company buy technology and tooling for current 9-3 and 9-5 models

Menzies Distribution, which delivers 45% of all newspapers and magazines sold in the UK, is on target to achieve a 30% reduction in its carbon footprint.

Mitsubishi has handed over the keys to 25 i-MiEV electric cars as part of the Government-funded Technology Strategy Board user trials.

An array of vehicles and once-in-a-lifetime experiences are on offer at this year’s BEN Ball charity auction on Wednesday (16 December).

Volkswagen and the Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed a framework agreement to establish a close long-term strategic partnership.

The Peugeot-based eExpert Tepee, manufactured by Glasgow-based Allied Electric, will take pride of place at the Green Vehicle Parade in Copenhagen on Sunday (13 December).

Molly Maid has switched its 300-strong car fleet to Toyota after previously providing Vauxhall Corsas to its 71 UK Franchise Owners.

Over two-thirds (67%) of Britain’s motorists are putting lives at risk trying to avoid the cold and rain.

Medium term leasing is growing quickly as a method of providing a quality company car to new staff during their probationary period, say Equalease.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has pledged its support to the Government-backed ‘Driving for Better Business’ campaign delivered by RoadSafe.

Masterlease is highlighting best practice by asking whether Santa has taken account of the health and safety regulations for his workforce and got his sleigh in order.

Along with the winter chills the Christmas season brings hazards of its own - make sure your drivers are safe and legal

A white paper from Cardinus Risk Management aims to provide compelling evidence to help companies manage at-work road risk.

Business membership of Streetcar, which hires VW Golfs, Polos and Transporter vans on a pay-as-you-go basis, has doubled over the past year.

Mitsubishi Motors UK is showcasing the fast charge function, supplied by Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO), of its all-electric i-MiEV city car.

Following the buy-out of Masternaut Three X last week, another major telematics company is set to be bought out.

Series of four tyre safety videos comes to you from Continental tyres.

Series of four tyre safety videos comes to you from Continental tyres.

Series of four tyre safety videos comes to you from Continental tyres.

Fleet News has produced a complete guide to yesterday’s Pre-Budget Report, which contained a number of announcements that will affect small fleet operators.

Less than 5% of drivers switch off the engine when in a rush hour standstill, but if more drivers did then damage to the planet would be vastly reduced, say Trimble.

Cybit has won an order for its Fleetstar-Online solution from Interdean.

Manheim Auctions’ latest Market analysis for cars reports that in November average wholesale values stabilised, falling by just 0.06% (£4) to £7,169 compared with the previous month.

The chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed he is giving company drivers of electric cars and vans a five-year holiday from Benefit-in-Kind tax.

The chancellor has raised the fuel benefit charge multiplier, effectively making employees who receive fuel paid for by the company for private use even more worse off.

The CO2 emissions thresholds for Company Car Tax bands will be reduced by 5g CO2 per km from 2012.