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One in seven fleet drivers eat a meal while driving at least once a week, putting themselves and other drivers at risk.

Some sellers’ profits are literally wasting away, according to remarketing specialist BCA.

Despite evidence proving that electronic stability control (ESC) systems significantly reduce the risk of crashes, these systems are not being considered when new cars are assessed for their insurance groups.

ACFO, which represents fleet operators, has called on the Government to announce its decision on changes to the Authorised Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAP) scheme.

Isuzu Truck UK is to reshape its UK roadside recovery operation in line with the introduction of its heavier model range, planned for launch at the CV Show in April.

Mercedes-Benz dealers responsible for sales and servicing of Mitsubishi Canter light trucks will shortly be offering pre-bodied 3.5-tonne gvw Canters, ready to drive away.

The Jelf Group has launched a new fleet management service.

Britain’s largest vehicle rental company, Northgate, has won a contract to supply 130 refrigerated vehicles to Tesco.com, the online shopping subsidiary of Tesco supermarkets.

Nearly a quarter of van drivers have voted traffic wardens the most irritating people on the roads according to the findings of a recent poll by Budget Van Insurance.

CITROËN and Peugeot have revealed first pictures and details of the new Berlingo and Partner, which will be launched later this year.

IT’S been another record year for van sales in the UK, as business booms and internet shopping sales increase.

The Department for Transport has ordered local authorities to show more discretion when issuing parking fines.

The European Court of Justice has found Ireland guilty of breaking EU compulsory insurance laws.

BCA has added two new auction centres to its network in Spain.

Europe’s ambitious target of reducing road deaths by 50% by 2012 is beginning to look more unlikely.

Leasing companies have been told they must not manipulate financial and insurance packages to avoid charging their customers VAT.

The introducion of hydrogen vehicles and hydrogen filling stations could reduce the road transport oil consumption by 40% between now and 2050.

LeasePlan has signed up as a business champion of the government-backed Driving for Better Business programme

Transport for London (TfL) is getting tough on illegal parkers after it took delivery of 21 new high-tech removals trucks.

The skills and attitudes of drivers employed by Thatcham are to be re-assessed.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

A dedicated website has been launched providing full details of this year’s Risk in Fleet Conference, including detailed information on the 13 speakers taking part.

The recent cold snap has thrown into focus the varying quality standards of biodiesel and the issues of running fleets on high levels of the eco fuel.

Tele Atlas has won the contract to provide the UK and pan-European mapping and routing data used by the AA’s online routing resource, AA Route Planner.

Damage caused by potholes increased significantly last month.

Cars Direct has introduced an online programme for Saab dealers.

Almost half of Britain's motorists are still regularly breaking the law by texting and driving, despite increasing their risk of crash by 400%.

The European automobile industry has stepped up its campaign to get the European Commission to revise its proposals on emissions from new cars.

Letters to Fleet News' editor Martyn Moore.

Nissan has reacted with disappointment to the latest round of Euro NCAP crash test results, in which its Navara pick-up truck scored just one star.