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Fleets using GPS tracking systems have been warned that these may not always help recover stolen vehicles.

Concerns over the state of the economy are topping the fleet agenda, at the potential expense of the environment.

Don’t miss Fleet News on December 11. Your Green Strategy 2009 supplement, supplied free with that issue, will provide fleet operators and decision-makers with all the information and advice needed to make good green choices and save money.

Merseyside police has become the first force in the country to achieve the Carbon Trust Standard, an environmental certificate recognising the force’s action by reducing its carbon footprint.

A lawyer has warned fleet managers of the potential risks of accepting a replacement car from the at-fault party in the event of a collision.

Despite the environmental benefits, fleet drivers enjoy their own space too much to car share.

A two-year study by Noyle Fleet Solutions has found that many fleets can reduce their carbon footprint by an average of 29%.

The number of hybrid vehicles run by Britain’s leasing companies has jumped by more than 46% in the past year, according to exclusive research for this year’s Fleet News FN50.

The Fleet Safety Forum’s national conference at Birmingham’s National Motorcycle Museum in February will be opened by Jim Fitzpatrick, Minister for Road Safety.

A range of multi-million pound green initiatives have been announced aimed at developing the mass market in electric and hybrid cars.

Fleet News asked more than 430 fleet managers and key decision-makers for their views on all things green.

Liberal Democrat leader Nick Clegg visited ITM Power, which is pioneering ways of using hydrogen as a fuel for cars, trucks and buses.

Ai Claims Solutions is using K2 technology to automate its business processes.

British motorists are more likely to have an accident this week following the change from British Summer Time, according to Direct Line.

The Highways Agency has made its traffic data available to Google for use within its new Google Maps traffic feature

Auto Assist has joined forces with RVM Assist to trade under the name RVM Auto Assist.

A fleet of 500 electrically-powered MINIs is to go on test with companies in America as part of the BMW Group’s plans to cut fuel consumption and emissions.

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

Volkswagen’s BlueMotion and EfficientDynamics by BMW are the two most recognised green brand names in the fleet industry.

Volkswagen has announced pricing for its new Golf range, which is open to order now before deliveries begin in January.

Peugeot has expanded its Professional LCV range with the arrival of Boxer and 207 van versions.

Renault’s Laguna Coupé range will cost from £20,995 to £27,995

Ford is the latest car manufacturer to launch a bigger, better version of its supermini. We find out how it compares to its fleet rivals

Senior figures in the fleet industry highlight the issues that concern them as they face up to fuel price volatility and changes in the tax regime

A £3,000 system can be fitted to Ford’s Transit van in a day for fuel savings of up to 15%

Friends of the Earth’s Tony Bosworth puts the case for urgent government action

With a general election looming, what do the three main political parties have in store for us?

While the UK car industry struggles against the effects of the credit crunch and a downturn in the economy, BMW is on a roll.

LeasePlan has secured a new three-year £1.18 billion credit facility from Volkswagen AG.

GMAC Finance has signed a three-year solus deal with Manheim Auctions for the disposal of all of its voluntary terminations, repossessions and PCP products.