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ELECTRONIC systems may be making cars ever more complex, but the technology has revolutionised many on-board systems including braking and handling.

The latest appointments in the fleet industry.

Employers are increasingly beginning to appreciate the benefits of video and web conferencing, and that may be taking its toll on the travel industry: Betty Low, editor Business Travel World

Average fuel prices in the UK

AS EUROPEAN fleets switch to diesel in greater numbers, research into providing a cleaner version of the fuel is gathering pace.

SEAT has used this week's Madrid Motor Show to unveil its prototype Toledo Prototipo (pictured).

FLEET News produces a number of reports on key industry topics throughout the year. Each provides excellent editorial and advertising opportunities.

THE compact MPV segment has had the biggest fall in residuals of any vehicle sector in recent months with values nearly £1,000 lower than 12 months ago

IT might not be James Bond's Aston Martin, but a rare car with a Secret Service past is among the entry of classic vehicles on offer in BCA's next Classic & Historic sale at the historic venue of Brooklands

Automotive logistic services firm Walon UK has opened a new multi-million pound refurbishment centre for used Toyotas

BANK of Scotland Vehicle Finance, including Godfrey Davis Contract Hire, has signed up Inchcape Automotive to manage its de-fleeting activities for the next three years

THE pros and cons of choosing diesel over petrol vary according to a range of factors, probably headed by size

Despite endless publicity surrounding this problem, fleet drivers are still filling up with the wrong fuel with alarming frequency

FLEETS have been assured that launching cash-for-car schemes will not prove a gamble amid fears that a major review of mileage allowances could risk their future

PRESSURE is growing this week for the Government to tackle rising fuel prices that are forcing fleets to rewrite their budgets

TROUBLED green grants provider PowerShift has been plunged into another industry row after revealing funding has dried up just a month after it recovered from an earlier cash crisis

New models revealed as Motor Show goes Live at Birmingham NEC, but you won't find them there.

VEHICLE security research centre Thatcham has announced it is to launch the British Insurance Car Security Awards, ranking cars in each segment and announcing the best in each category

ROADSIDE assistance provider the AA is to supply breakdown assistance to firms running smart cars

ONE of Autoglass's fitting technicians fought off competition from more than 1,000 contestants to secure the UK Eurofitter 2004 award

Gilders and Volkswagen have celebrated 50 years in partnership at the dealer's Banner Cross site in Sheffield with the presentation of a painting of an original 1953 Beetle by renowned artist Peter Welton

ATC Driver Training has gained its third award this month after being presented with the Investor in People status

FLEETS are being urged to do more to educate their drivers about the dangers of speeding as a Government report shows almost 60% of motorists exceed 30mph limits

A SERIES of guidelines has been issued to help fleets meet their duty of care to drivers after employers admitted they were confused about what they were expected to do

TOYOTA has achieved a best-in-class crash score in the European New Car Assessment Programme crash tests along with equal best child protection rating with the revised Corolla Verso

HM CUSTOMS and Excise has completed a massive environmental deal after taking delivery of 40 hybrid vehicles

Porsche has given its already phenomenal 911 Turbo a further power boost

THE BBC has been awarded top honours for its staff car scheme which enables employees to purchase cut-price cars, bikes and scooters whether they are a company car driver or not

A NEW study suggests Fiat communicates better with UK fleet operators than many of its competitors

A NEW vehicle management company has been launched following the acquisition of smr evolution by Lease 360 Vehicle Management