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The massive scale of failures to manage the public sector grey fleet has been highlighted for the first time.

The owner of British Car Auctions (BCA) is carrying out a review of the company with a view to putting it up for sale.

Fleets face differences of up to £75 in best/worst quotes – hunting for the best deal is criucial

The former deputy managing director of the AA, Alistair Cheyne, has taken over as chairman of the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists).

Fleets are being advised to ensure they have the right policies in place to protect themselves and their drivers against drug driving in the wake of a Government campaign.

Fleets urged to sign up to green driving lessons to meet ambitious Energy Saving Trust target

Venson Automotive Solutions has secured a 10-year contract to administer Hertfordshire County Council’s vehicle fleet and undertake all service, maintenance and repair work at a new workshop.

Zenith Provecta has appointed Craig Moran as sales manager on its hire desk - a new position, created to further promote the company’s daily rental services to new and existing clients.

Running a fleet of 460 vehicles, we regularly come across credit hire agreements.

The recession is encouraging more company car drivers to take calls when behind the wheel, according to a survey by ING Car Lease.

Inchcape Retail has launched a new contract hire website specifically designed for the small to medium size business fleet market.

Despite rapid growth in the Apollo Group's fleet, initiatives have kept costs largely the same

Think, the Norwegian electric vehicle manufacturer, has announced that the Norwegian courts have approved its debt settlement plan, enabling the company to exit court protection.

Euro Car Parts (ECP) has chosen CFC software to manage fuel costs and driver compliance on its 500-van fleet.

Two out of three drivers haven't got a clue how to correctly position their head restraints, according to research released by the road safety charity Brake and Direct Line Car Insurance.

Lombard Vehicle Management (LVM) has completed deliveries of a 40-vehicle fleet for Asbestos Consultants to the Environment (ACE), of Benfleet, Essex.

Avis Europe is reaping the benefits of cutting its rental fleet and increasing prices for its corporate customers.

Alphabet has been appointed by Skandia to supply its multi-badge, user-chooser fleet of approximately 200 cars.

FleetCor has bought ReD’s UK fuel card business and promises more could follow as it looks to further strengthen its position in the market.

Nine out of 10 insurers are predicting motor insurance costs will rise in the next few months, with the upward trend set to continue into 2010.

Fleets are being urged to book rental cars early, after rental companies revealed an increase in bookings is putting major providers under pressure.

And the statistics help to dispel the postal service's poor image in the eyes of the public

Major fuel card providers are embracing new security measures to combat fraud and provide additional benefits for fleet customers.

Fleets looking to dispose of hybrid models at auction need to ensure they are offering late-plate models with low mileage to ensure decent prices.

Six in 10 fleets have introduced CO2 emissions caps.

The Government is set to abandon the one-month advanced notice it gives fleets about changes to the Advisory Fuel Rates (AFR), which are currently reviewed and published every six months.

Citroen's C3 was the only car tested in the latest - and more stringent - round of EuroNCAP crash tests not to get the maximum five-star rating.

Contract hire remains by far the most dominant form of funding for vehicles in the UK, its combination of simplicity and all-in-one package accounting for more than half of all BVRLA members’ fleets.

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

Exclusive research undertaken by Fleet News has revealed nearly half of fleet operators plan to review their suppliers by the end of the financial year.