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Mercedes-Benz is refining its next-generation E-Class range, which make its debut in 2009.

If any of your more adventurous drivers run a Nissan Pathfinder, Murano, X-Trail or Qashqai, they could be tempted by a new accessory for them – a tent.

Peugeot is adding a new multi-media system to the list of options for the Peugeot 207.

Volvo and Garmin have joined forces to produce a powered satellite navigation holder.

German automotive giants, including Volkswagen, Bosch and BASF, have joined forces to develop high-performance lithium batteries.

Subaru has launched a new supermini with emissions low enough to exempt it from proposed changes to the London congestion charge.

A special van has joined the fleet at property services group Connaught.

Plug-ins offer improved range as manufacturers embrace a new generation of hybrids

Drugs and alcohol-related problems cost British industry £3 billion each year - here’s how you can tackle it

Every fleet manager should have access to flexible working hours, whether they have children or not, claims a top union leader.

Lee Wheeler is the new national leasing manager at Honda UK with responsibility for the firm’s relationship with leasing companies and new finance strategies in Europe.

Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has appointed Phil Elms as national sales manager.

Akzo Nobel has promoted Paul Ryley to national sales manager.

Bill Jones has replaced Steve Maltby as chief executive of rental firm easyCar.com and will be responsible for expanding the company and securing future investment.

Louise Claydon, facilities office & car fleet manager, CGG Veritas

Gil Kelly, director & general manager, Carillion Fleet Management

A new report by former local authority officers is calling for the Government to step back from any national road pricing approaches and instead pursue a ‘permissive approach’ where local authorities are given more control.

The Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has bought BigOil.net, a fuel price web service that provides access for forecourt retailers to cost price information used by their oil suppliers.

The majority of drivers are unaware of the legal minimum tyre tread depth for their vehicle, meaning millions of motorists could be putting lives at risk.

Manufacturers believe price rather than green credentials is the highest priority on car buyers’ tick list.

The results of a survey of hundreds of commercial drivers have been combined into a seasonal wish list to make their lives on the road easier during this festive period.

Fleets operating throughout Europe will benefit from a far more accurate and reliable global positioning system after the European Union’s GPS project, Galileo, secured additional funding.

French, Italian and Japanese car makers have extended their lead over German rivals in the race to deliver low emission vehicles.

A row is brewing between Germany and France over how luxury cars will be treated under European Commission legislation to cap CO2 emissions.

The Global Bionergy Partnership (GBEP) has called for the removal of trade barriers hindering the development of an effective international biofuel market.

An international workshop has been staged in Paris by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) to promote eco-driving policies by transport companies.

Volkswagen is celebrating the production of its 10 millionth Transporter van in its 60th anniversary year.

Get your entry to us before December 14 and you could be enjoying that winning feeling at the Fleet News Awards 2008

We’re currently working on the luxury fleets feature for the end of the year, and we’re looking for the most expensive, unusual or plain weird cars that you’ve got in your car park.

Cfc solutions has cut the carbon footprint of its fleet by 27% in the last 12 months.