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Briggs Equipment has launched an asset management solution, which it says will help drive efficiency across business operations.

Fuel-saving measures can help fleets deliver savings despite increased prices at the pumps

Help is at hand to measure and manage your fleet's CO2 footprint

August is traditionally a quiet month in the car industry, and especially so in the auction halls, so the fact that used values have risen again shows how little used car stock there is out there.

Green-branded models persuade fleet drivers to opt for lower-polluting cars

It’s not a legal requirement, of course, but the revelation that nearly every county council carries out no safety checks on its grey fleet is both worrying and negligent.

Number of hybrid models in the UK set to double

Records tumbled as used car values rose by 3% in August to £6,223, while recording a 30% year-on-year increase, according to British Car Auctions (BCA).

The country’s first workplace parking levy got the green light last night when Nottingham City Council officially endorsed its WPL.

Anyone test driving a Ford van in September and October can enter a prize draw for UEFA Champions League match tickets.

Scottish Motor Auctions appoints group key account director

The Commercial Vehicle Operator Show will be held at the National Exhibition Centre, in Birmingham, from April 13-15, next year.

Manufacturers are making significant cuts in their vehicles' CO2 emissions, but some countries are reluctant to buy the greenest models, claim the Environmental Transport Association (ETA).

Volkswagen and Audi are proving to be the most popular marques, according to the most recent results from comparecontracthire.com.

Keith Hawes to leave the manufacturer on Friday after 21 years

Smartphone application developer Mubaloo has launched an application called ‘Fuel Prices UK’ for iPhone and Android users, which will help drivers find the cheapest fuel in their locality.

Lombard’s withdrawal from the broker market has not come as a great surprise, according to the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB).

Mondial Assistance is widening its offering to the UK fleet and leasing sector to deliver roadside assistance, service maintenance and duty of care solutions to the industry.

Farnborough-based Fleet Department has become the latest signatory to the European Road Safety Charter, a European Commission initiative, which aims to save 25,000 lives on Europe’s roads.

Helphire, which provides replacement cars, has lost two major referrers - the AA and Saga - who between them provided 11% of its turnover.

A resource to help Scottish businesses save lives on the road has been unveiled in front of chief fire officers from across the UK.

Renault UK has appointed Chris Hawken as its marketing communications manager with immediate effect.

Nexus has expanded the number of rental companies in its managed supply chain by more than 50% to now include more than 80 providers.

A major new report which combines six reports in one has been produced by Sewells' which can help you maximise future business opportunities

Accident management company Vision has announced the appointment of Alison Gregory as national sales manager.

Sheffield City Council is inviting local businesses to sign up to a free scheme, which will help them save money and be good for the environment too.

A fleet has been offered a new contract hire deal that allows it to pay into a reserve fund to ensure end-of-contract damage charges are covered.

Van fleet managers have been warned that light commercial vehicles are increasingly being targeted by thieves.

55% stake in Vauxhall/Opel to be sold to Magna International and Sberbank

Royal Mail is the latest business to sign up to 10:10, a national climate change campaign aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 10% in the UK by 2010.