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FUEL price increases show no sign of abating and fleets are being urged to plan for a rise in costs.

RAC Software Solutions has been acquired by VT Group plc within its VT Defence division as part of the acquisition of Lex Vehicle Solutions from Aviva plc for £87 million.

THE ‘trust me’-style of fleet management that has been common throughout the industry is dead, an international industry expert has warned, because senior managers are demanding hard proof that in-house fleet departments offer value for money.

COMPANIES need to create stand-alone international fleet policies to cover Central and Easter Europe because of the unique challenges they will face, an international fleet management expert has warned.

TOYOTA has revealed it is to build its own major database looking at the total cost of ownership of some of the most popular fleet vehicles in Europe.

AN investigation into the fleet policies of more than 7,000 companies in Central and Eastern Europe has identified major differences compared with fleets in the rest of the EU.

FLEETS could be jeopardising the long-term cost savings they expect from contract hire with a short-term focus on price, European fleets have been warned.

THE majority of European countries posted increases in the number of new car sales sold during the first three months of the year, compared to last year.

LEASING company ALD Automotive has extended its geographical coverage to Lithuania. It will be managed by Kent Bjertrup, who has worked for ALD since 1998.

GENERAL Motors BV (formerly General Motors Nederland BV and Opel Nederland BV), of the Netherlands, has lost a second appeal against a fine for preventing its dealers exporting to other European Union (EU) member countries.

ONE lucky delegate at this year’s Spring Conference, Double Jeopardy 2, will walk away with two tickets to the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.

THOUSANDS of fleets that have not kept insurance databases up to date are to have their details handed to police for prosecution in a get-tough campaign by the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB).

CONSERVATIVE leader David Cameron has turned down the chance of driving an eco-friendly Toyota Prius – in the week he unveiled Tory plans to slash emissions in new cars to an average of 100g/km by 2022.

NEARLY 80% of crashes are caused by drivers not paying attention to the road, according to a year-long study in the USA.

THE Government has been accused of creating ‘engineered road congestion’ that is ruining efforts to run environmentally-friendly fleets.

THIS is the first picture of BMW’s new 3-series Coupe, due on sale here in September and featuring a twin-turbocharged petrol engine as the range-topper.

VOLKSWAGEN Fleet Services has set a new sales record during March.

A BATTERY-powered van that promises to compete with diesel equivalents was unveiled at the CV Show in Birmingham this week.

TYRE wholesalers Stapleton’s has signed a fleet contract with Waters Group Renault.

THE head of the Cheshire Wildlife Trust has taken delivery of a hybrid Toyota Prius and hopes that colleagues at the UK’s other 46 wildlife trusts will follow his lead.

FLEET managers have raised concerns about how to deal with staff who get behind the wheel after drinking alcohol.

VOLVO has revamped its XC90 range, offering a subtle facelift, more equipment and new engines.

ADVICE on how to create effective policies to discourage drink-driving among company car drivers will be one of the key sessions at a major conference taking place next month.

A COMPANY responsible for providing services to the emergency, public services and utilities sectors in Great Britain and Northern Ireland has awarded a £4 million roadside recovery contract to the RAC.

FLEET Support Group’s Zoe Huxtable was the star of the second heat of the 2006 Kwik-Fit Fleet National Karting Challenge.

IAM Fleet, the fleet arm of the Institute of Advanced Motorists, has organised an activity day for fleet managers and operators. The Driving Skills Awareness Day will take place at Prodrive, Warwickshire on June 7.

ACCIDENT management specialists Torque Assist has teamed up with Castle Vehicle Leasing to host a series of risk management seminars.

TEAMS are being sought for the charity Ford Ranger Great Lakeland Challenge to raise funds for disadvantaged children and young people.

BP has launched a new fuel aimed at motorsport enthusiasts – at a price!