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Our new prime minister Gordon Brown has today made key cabinet appointments.

A major initiative aimed at relicensing vehicles that would have saved large fleets and leasing companies huge amounts of time and money each year has been scrapped by the DVLA, citing the need to “deliver value for public money” as the key reason.

Fleet managers can now be warned about drivers who are abusing their tyres, or getting them changed when they have gone below the minimum legal tread depth.

Fleet software specialist cfc solutions has launched a blistering attack aimed at online driver assessments, labelling them “problematic and potentially undermining a legal defence”.

Autoglass is aiming to create a greener world by putting a fresh focus on repairing windscreens rather than replacing them.

A new edition of the Highway Code will be out later this year, with the number of rules topping 300 for the first time.

Thousands of company car drivers are wasting time and money by using old road maps, a new survey by Trafficmaster has found.

Insurance claims involving foreign vehicles are on the rise.

HiQ stores are to benefit from a new point of sale system after the group announced a £1.5 million investment into improving its customer service offering.

Fuel duty cuts for small producers of biofuels come into effect this weekend, but there are no such favours for larger businesses and fleets.

Fleets are being urged to fit electronic stability control (ESC) to all vehicles after research found that the system can reduce the likelihood of a fatal accident by up to 25%.

Hit for Six is the fleet industry conference where the content is designed by fleet decision-makers.

The AA looks set to merge with holiday and insurance firm Saga, in a deal valuing the combined firm at £6.15bn.

Skoda has clinched a solus fleet deal with the Navy, Army and Air Force Institute (NAAFI), after it ditched its previous user-chooser policy.

SSL International, whose product portfolio includes Durex and Scholl, has signed a deal with Inchcape Fleet Solutions for the supply of a range of fleet and individual driver services.

Average prices in the UK.

<img src="../_images/articles/CCiA07thumb.jpg" hspace="5" vspace="5" align="left" alt="Millbrook 2007"> Hundreds of different cars to drive, thousands of visitors, test tracks, interactive exhibitions, masterclasses and networking, all together at the most advanced fleet event in the world.

Letters to Fleet News’ editor Martyn Moore.

The European market for new cars fell by 3.1% or 44,178 units in May 2007 compared with May 2006, to a total volume of 1,402,757 units, according to latest figures released by Jato Dynamics.

France, Luxembourg and Belgium have been named as the most improved countries in Europe when it comes to road safety.

The safest fleets in the country were honoured recently at a gala dinner by road safety charity Brake.

BP is raising the fuel card safety stakes with the introduction of PIN numbers to its BP Plus fuel card.

Mercedes-Benz has launched the ultimate tax-cheater for company car drivers who want speed and style but don’t mind driving a van – the Vito Sport X.

Two weeks ahead of its official unveiling, BMW’s 1 Series Coupe has been caught wearing minimal disguise.

The recent case involving injured van driver Michael Eyres was splashed across the national newspapers. Solicitor and fleet legal consultant David Faithful examines the case and its implications for fleets.

Results from sales around the UK.

Key questions answered by the experts.

Mitsubishi will add two new engine options to its Outlander SUV range later this year.

Volkswagen’s Phaeton luxury saloon range has been revised with an upgraded interior, styling tweaks and a new, cheaper 3.0 TDI diesel model.

Lexus has revamped its corporate sales website to allow drivers, fleet managers and leasing companies easier access to information.