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THE EST has introduced a fixed level grant for its PowerShift green vehicle scheme

A REPORT published by the Department for Transport has shown that more than two thirds of employees are not given the option to work from home

INFINITI has announced plans to launch a warning system to alert drivers if they move across traffic lanes

FLEETS using the RAC's Tranman fleet software can now access its technical support 24 hours a day, seven days a week

AUDI has increased power on its RS6 Avant by nearly 30bhp

BRITISH business is being damaged by the failing road infrastructure

COMMERCIAL vehicle manufacturer LDV has launched a 16-seater minibus

AN AFTERMARKET distributor has outsourced the accident management of its 90-strong fleet in a bid to streamline costs

FLEETS opting for Kias can now benefit from satellite navigation

THERE are thousands of UK contract hire brokers and no formal regulation to govern them

SWITCHING to nitrogen-filled tyres could reduce fuel consumption by 5% for fleets

MAJOR blue chip companies have been criticised for shipping call centres to India

ONTIME Automotive delivers more than 700,000 vehicles a year with its fleet of 350 transporters

Average fuel prices in the UK

Launch dates of key fleet models

A CONSORTIUM led by Volkswagen Group has taken over LeasePlan Corporation in a €2.13 billion deal.

Volkswagen Group leads LeasePlan Corporation takeover consortium

THE UK fleet industry has been accused of being apathetic and not committed to the need for training

HELP is at hand for fleets wanting to ensure their workplace drug and alcohol policies are up to date

FLEETS which encourage drivers to seek out lower-priced petrol stations could slash their fuel bills by more than 4%

COMPANY car drivers are being urged to use appropriate seats for their children until they are at least 11 years old

EMPLOYERS paying flat rate fuel expenses to their drivers at the full Inland Revenue advisory rates look set to make the biggest savings

THE new Mini Convertible is set to become one of the UK's slowest depreciating cars

TOYOTA has launched two new limited edition models using the same 'red' theme

CHEVIN Fleet Solutions has added a 'driver portal' to its internet-based fleet management software

THE BVRLA has presented awards to three top candidates in the annual City & Guilds examinations for rental operations

A NEW internet site covering company car and fuel taxation is now available on www.carcost.co.uk