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A NEW study shows two-thirds of commercial vehicle operators are aware of telematics products but only just over a third would choose to use them. Adele Burton reports on the challenge to fleets

AN INNOVATIVE form of technology just launched takes vehicle tracking to a new level.

LETTERS to Fleet News’ editor John Maslen.

AN international network of fleet management companies has a new member in Spain.

LEASING company Velo is set to expand its business in the Irish Republic. The company has formed an association with Dublin-based Haines Fleet Management and the company will trade as Velo Ireland.

THE 15 members of the European Union’s (EU) Schengen open borders system will be able to access each other’s driving licence data in future, the EU Council of Ministers has decided.

THE Swedish Association of Green Motorists has voted the Fiat Punto Natural Power as the best car for the environment, voting it top in the overall ranking and in the ‘small car’ category.

A THINK tank of some of Britain’s leading fleet managers has revealed an agenda for action for the Government during its next four years in power.

ONE of the UK’s best-known retailers is aiming for better control and operational efficiencies for its fleet after choosing an online fleet management system.

ONE of the country’s biggest leasing companies has voiced concerns over charging motorists for every mile they travel in a bid to tackle congestion.

COMPANY motorists are being targeted by a new summer drink-drive campaign launched by the Government.

THE fleet industry is wasting millions of pounds on unnecessary risk management measures because they wrongly believe they will ensure they meet their duty-of-care obligations.

RAC Software Solutions’ fleet management software Tranman is being used to prepare and manage the fleet of vehicles that will police the G8 Summit next month in Scotland.

VAUXHALL is introducing a simplified servicing structure for its 2006 model year range.

MAZDA RX-8 company car drivers can now take part in a free performance driving course with rallying specialists Prodrive.

THE new Ford Focus made its debut at Manheim Colchester, with all cars making almost 80% of their cost new price.

PEUGEOT is offering free servicing on the 407 range for fleet customers through Peugeot Contract Hire.

FORMER managers at MG Rover have revealed the desperate measures taken to make the company look like a viable business as the Phoenix Four saw hopes of financial rescue by Shanghai Automotive (SAIC) disappearing.

GOVERNMENT plans for a massive increase in biodiesel in Britain could lead to major maintenance problems for Britain’s fleets.

HSBC Vehicle Finance has signed a major three-year contract naming Kwik-Fit as the preferred supplier of fast-fit services for its 90,000 vehicles.

FLEETS are being urged to submit their duty of care or health and safety policies for use in a new CD being produced by the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO).

SNACK food supplier Cookie Coach Co, which delivers to 2,000 outlets a week, is expanding its fleet of vans.

YOU can now order Jaguar’s X-type estate with a bodykit.

MOTOR parts and bike retailer Halfords has more than doubled its profits in the first year since it floated on the stock market.

THE operators of the M6 Toll Road say the number of motorists signing up for a Tag account which qualifies them for a discount has increased by 50% year-on-year.

SSANGYONG has revealed the first picture of its new Kyron off-roader.

DAIHATSU is targeting driving schools with its new Sirion supermini and is offering free ‘He-Man’ dual controls worth £400.

AVERAGE fuel prices in the UK.

POPPING to the local corner shop for a pint of milk could cost up to 20p more per litre than shopping at a supermarket.

THE growth of internet shopping and supermarket home delivery services have helped fuel growth within the commercial vehicle sector, resulting in an 11% increase in funding for commercial vehicles during 2004 compared to 2003.