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Amey is to use Jaama’s Key2 internet-based software to manage its fleet of vehicles and plant as well as its network of workshops.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions has donated £5,000 to registered charity Guide Dogs and will be raising thousands of pounds more in the future as part of a fleet contract and sponsorship arrangement.

As fleets increasingly adopt electric vehicles to cut carbon emissions, questions over the tax position relating to when and where these vehicles are being recharged and who is paying for the electricity are coming to the fore.

Oxfordshire-based Sign Language Ltd has been recruited by O2 to brand their Techies cars.

The financial investment made in fleet cars and vans could be significantly reduced at the end of a fleet vehicle’s life through better strategic planning, according to new research from remarketing company GRS.

Fleet operators are getting much more support at board level, according to delegates at the Fleet News roundtable briefing in association with Aviva.

New car sales last month were 57.6% up on the same month last year, raising hopes that the UK new car market could hit 1.975 million units

Fiat is to launch its successful eco:Drive initiative to fleets.

Electrical heating business Glen Dimplex has ordered a new fleet of 50 Renault Trafic vans.

French conglomerate begins talks on 'strategic partnership'

Fleet drivers could face serious back problems if they don’t start seeing their car as a work tool rather than a perk, claim scientists at the University of Loughborough.

Exclusive research by Fleet News has found that 11 cities have already investigated introducing a workplace parking levy.

ATS Euromaster has become one of the first national tyre specialists to be accredited by SAFEcontractor, an independent organisation which assesses the health and safety competency of contractors and service providers.

A 20% year-on-year increase in the number of fleet maintenance e-commerce transactions has been seen during 2009, says epyx.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has called for a seasonal amnesty on station parking penalties.

Commercial electric trucks manufacturer Modec has entered into a joint venture with Navistar International for North and South America.

Sainsbury’s has ordered 51 Edison electric vans from Smith Electric Vehicles, the trading division of electric vehicle manufacturer Tanfield.

A new generation full hybrid Toyota Prius hatchback has joined Senseco Systems, with finance director Sean Ashton planning to introduce more of the hybrid hatchbacks as their leased diesel vehicles come up for renewal.

Vansupplies.com is a new online store, offering electricians, builders, service engineers or any tradesman whose van is fundamental to their success, vehicle security and storage solutions.

Mycompanyfleet is backing the BVRLA’s position on grey fleet drivers and agrees that employers should prevent staff from using their own vehicles for business, unless they can give proof that their car is roadworthy and insured.

Leeds City Council is buying four Smith Edison electric vans for its municipal fleet as part of a drive to green its fleet.

Plumbing and heating contractors A.M. Norris Ltd has just signed a contract with Trafficmaster to supply its Citroen LCV fleet with the latest Fleet Director fleet management solution, including the Smartnav intelligent satellite navigation system.

Short-term vehicle lease company FlexxiLease is back in business and under new ownership after it closing its order book in the summer.

Employees who have taken cash allowances will find it more difficult to source personal leasing for cars next year, according to the boss at one top 20 leasing company.

New research has revealed that one in every 100 company vehicle drivers is just one point away from losing their licence, emphasising the need for regular licence checks.

Essex-based technical support solutions company Uniter Group has taken delivery of 10 Škoda Octavia Estates this week to replace existing fleet stock.

The public sector has been given guidance on how to tackle its grey fleet problem.

Employers should prevent staff from using their own vehicles for business unless they can give proof that their car is roadworthy and insured, say the BVRLA.

The Government’s programme of maximising motorway capacity without widening has taken its next step forward after the second stretch of motorway with hard-shoulder running was opened.

Over 350 workers are to lose their jobs at GM’s manufacturing plant in Luton, which makes the Vivaro van and its derivatives in partnership with Renault.