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Three out of four Londoners oppose the mayor of London’s proposed congestion charge increases.

Discussions at the Doha Development Round entered the final phase, with the elimination of import duties on cars and vans high on the agenda.

Reaction from fleet managers to Chevin Fleet Solutions’ online initiative has been stronger then predicted.

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.

Strathclyde Police has introduced the first electric scooter to be used for active duty by a British police force.

Northgate has launched a sale and rent-back product aimed at fleets wanting to move to vehicle rental.

The device came in the post in a little tub and contained comprehensive fitting instructions, which weren’t difficult to follow.

Abbey Fuelcards is celebrating the new year with a special offer for Fleet Van readers.

A checklist has been produced to help fleet managers ascertain whether their current duty of care policies are adequte.

Duncan Ward, BCA’s UK Business Development Manager – Commercial Vehicles, gives an auctioneer’s view of the used CV market.

The latest data from BCA’s Pulse December report shows that average fleet and lease commercial values have fallen by nearly £500 from a peak of over £4,000 in September.

By Alex Wright, Manheim Auction Group’s commercial vehicle director

Late-year models continue to perform best in the light panel van sector but a pecking order remains firmly in place that sees the Volkswagen Transporter and Mercedes-Benz Vito maintaining top position, according to experts at EurotaxGlass’s.

The Corporate Manslaughter Act, which comes into force in April, is topping fleet managers’ concerns.

There’s a lot of hype going round about this subject at present, but how worried should Britain’s van fleet operators really be?

The Government has promised to ensure road works are carried out efficiently, safely and to high standards.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

Avis has teamed up with Ai Claims Solutions to cut vehicle off-the-road times and keep repair costs under control.

Drivers on the M42 will become the first on the motorway network to see digital pictograms on overhead electronic signs.

The cost of taking a driving test is to increase.

Managers can now see cost, environmental and safety trends on their fleet for up to the last three years online.

The ex-Shell chairman who called for cars that do less than 35mpg to be banned has admitted he owns two cars that do not even manage 20mpg.

Fleets are introducing compulsory tyre safety checks in record numbers.

British motorists replace their wiper blades less often than their European counterparts.

Cybit has won an order to install its Fleetstar-Online telematics system throughout the 200-strong service engineer team of Gilbarco Veeder-Root.

AA Fuel Assist has recruited an additional six technicians to meet demand for the misfueling service.

Letters to Fleet News' editor Martyn Moore.

Europcar has reduced to 21 the age at which customers can rent one of its cars.

Leasing and fleet companies are being encouraged to support the government-backed programme, Driving for Better Business.

Fleets wanting to offset their carbon emissions can rely on a new industry code of practice.