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Mazda is putting an increasing emphasis on local fleet business through its dealer network in 2008.

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

The Vauxhall Astra was the most popular company car supplied by contract hire giant Lex during 2007.

Spyshot: This is Volvo’s new baby sibling for the successful XC90.

The latest information on residual values by sector throws up a few interesting facts.

Figures just released for all greenhouse gas emissions in the UK in 2006 show that total emissions were down just 0.5% on 2005 levels.

Bringing new drivers on to your fleet is a risky business

Ogilvie Fleet has purchased Birmingham-based Ryland Unity Vehicle Solutions

BP has upgraded its fuel cards to give fleet managers more security and control of their drivers’ fuel purchasing and consumption.

Research at the end of last year found that 95% of fleet managers rate the environment as their top priority.

Most British workers would prefer to improve their current role rather than change jobs, a survey reveals.

Settling in: Matthew Saunders, sales manager UK and Ireland, Roadtodata

Appointment: Nigel Unwin has joined Koelliker UK, the new importer and distributor of SsangYong vehicles, as marketing director.

Appointment: Fleet software and risk management provider Jaama has appointed Jayne Heger as a data management analyst.

Appointment: Bodyshop network Fix Auto has appointed David Calder as UK national operations manager.

Appointment: Graham Avent has replaced Harvey Hughes as Honda’s manager of corporate operations.

Alfa Romeo has upgraded its limited edition Alfa 147 Collezione for 2008.

Jaama is to host a new nationwide series of ‘Fleet Management Essentials’ training days.

Citroen has launched two new special edition vehicles to enhance its C1 and C3 Pluriel ranges.

Excavation work on the longest road tunnel under land in the UK has begun.

There is still time to book a place at the event of the year - the Fleet News Awards 2008

A significant number of young drivers regularly take extreme risks, such as overtaking when the view ahead is not clear and driving under the influence of illegal drugs.

A new digital and print magazine for the European fleet industry has been launched by the publisher of Fleet News.

Zenith Vehicle Contracts is to use 1link Disposal Network to sell on its vehicles.

An epidemic of personal injury claims will push up the average cost of fleet insurance.

The high price of precious metals is leading to a rise in thefts of catalytic converters.

A new campaign to highlight the dangers of using a mobile phone when driving has been launched.

The Met Office issued a warning of heavy snow today and tomorrow and is advising drivers to take extra care on the roads.

DHL has announced the trial of two Daimler hybrid vehicles in its Express and Logistics operations.