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Comparecontracthire.com is using CAP data to power its web-based fleet car and van quotation system.

CitySprint has won the environmental improvement award at the European Supply Chain Excellence Awards.

Mercedes-Benz will become industry leaders in the battle against driver tiredness next year when it initiates a massive campaign to fit all its cars with technology to detect the onset of drowsiness.

Car fleets appear to be returning to petrol power, according to new research, which also confirms that the popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles is increasing.

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

The government is taking a new approach to warning children about the dangers on the roads.

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced plans to invest £27 million of European Social Fund money to help people improve their skills and stay in work, or develop new skills required for future employment.

Fleet CV: Peter Bonney, fleet manager, The Salvation Army

How are you settling in? Jim Agnew, commercial vehicle strategic sales manager, AkzoNobel UK

The Miles Consultancy has strengthened its team with the appointment of new account director Barry Monks.

Skoda has made several changes to its business sales department.

Sam Burton has been appointed sales director for Subaru and Isuzu, responsible for developing links with dealers.

Garmin has launched improvements to its Fleet Management Interface system.

The Department for Transport has decided not to invest in a proposal that could have resulted in the rapid roll-out of car clubs in major urban centres.

Lexus has made a series of revisions to its IS range, and cut the price of certain models by up to £1,000.

Vauxhall’s crucial new Insignia has been named the European Car of the Year (COTY), edging out the Ford Fiesta by a single point.

The fall in used light commercial vehicle values continues to mirror that of used cars, according to the latest auction results.

Company drivers are proving their green credentials, with seven out of 10 saying they are prepared to pay to become carbon neutral.

The financial crisis is continuing to have major impacts within the industry, with credit hire provider, Helphire, warning profits will be below management expectations and car rental company, Avis Europe, confirming it is cutting 315 jobs.

Fewer motorists are driving without a valid licence, insurance or MOT, according to results released following a joint police and government operation.

Fleets across the world are being hit by the same problems of falling residuals and tougher legislation.

Masternaut aims to find the UK’s safest company driver in a competition which will also raise £5,000 for road safety charity Brake.

Fleets have been told they must help in the fight to reduce whiplash injuries.

Well-known motor industry veteran Stewart Wright has died suddenly at the age of 60.

The chancellor Alastair Darling will present his pre-budget report on Monday, November 24.

Volkswagen Fleet Services has introduced a test drive by text initiative designed to make it simple for fleets to sample its most efficient models.

The van dubbed 'the backbone of Britain' is also the most reliable on the market, according to this year's FN50 reliability survey.

John Charles reports from Europe’s biggest commercial vehicle event, held in Hannover.

Leading industry experts have revealed how a series of radical changes are set to radically change the face of fleet.

New urban van trio the Citroën Nemo, Peugeot Bipper and Fiat Fiorino have been voted international van of the year by a panel of judges from across Europe.