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The Institute of Traffic Management (ITM) has awarded DriveTech the title of ‘Driver Safety Solutions Specialist 2009'.

Another online auction business, Bluecycle, has entered the fleet arena.

Broadcaster and motoring guru Quentin Willson will lead an expert line-up of speakers and panellists at the Fleet News Green Summit on June 24.

Kevin Hudson has joined fleet management software provider Chevin Fleet Solutions as a new business development manager.

Trafficmaster has appointed Alan McWalter as its non-executive chairman.

GMC Leasing has appointed Adam Allaker as a sales representative to manage the increase in the demand for private and business leasing.

The Fleet Forum has appointed Martin Bettelley as its coordinator to manage its operations and guide the organisation.

A fleet consultant has suggested the Government should have used the £300 million set aside for the scrappage scheme to renew its own fleet.

Law change allows motorists to fly the flag

The rental and leasing industries have resoundingly rejected the chancellor Alastair Darling’s scrappge scheme as a missed opportunity.

Telematics service provider Cybit has launched a new white paper, which takes a customer's perspective to demonstrate the impact vehicle telematics can have in reducing total fuel expenditure and mitigating the recent increases in fuel duty announced in the Budget.

Ford has extended its ECOnetic low-emissions range to its light commercial line-up as well as its passenger cars.

Peugeot has appointed Jonathan Goodman as managing director of its UK operations from June 1, 2009.

Company car drivers have been hit in the latest Budget.

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

Fleet and finance managers have been warned that the rules governing how leased assets, including vehicles, are accounted for on company balance sheets are likely to be changed.

Volkswagen has launched a new R Line trim level on its Tiguan SUV, offering chunkier looks and a sportier interior, plus extra equipment levels.

Industry experts argue why a fleet manager should take one route of action over another when faced with a difficult challenge

Fleets will miss out on a financial sweetener to help put more environmentally friendly vehicles on UK roads.

Fleet industry professionals give real-world examples which make for cost-effective solutions

A new initiative has been launched by the country’s fourth largest lease provider, Lombard, in which it is offering businesses competitive short-term rental rates that could put it in direct competition with rental companies.

Average UK petrol prices have risen more than 4 pence in a month, according to the latest AA fuel price report.

With the Government failing to offer fleets incentives to adopt electric cars, the lease industry is taking the initiative.

A new book dedicated to best practice in fleet management has been launched.

Two online remarketing companies which sell ex-fleet cars to the public have secured additional funding as they step up efforts to wrestle market share away from traditional auction companies.

Seat’s new fleet boss is putting improved communication with the fleet industry at the top of his priority list as the brand aims to grow its market share this year.

Fleets will have to pay an additional 4 pence per litre on fuel from September 2009 compared to pump prices at the end of March.

Total is launching a new fuel card which will enable fleets to track their CO2 emissions based on actual performance, rather than claimed figures.

The chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed he is to introduce a scrappage scheme to encourage new car and van purchases.

Vehicle change cycles for rental companies’ cars will continue rising this year and could peak at around 12 months.