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THE Government has pledged its commitment to introducing a new corporate manslaughter law despite the proposed legislation being omitted from the Queen's Speech – a move prompting speculation that it had been put on the 'back burner'.

THE pan-European fleet industry will go under the spotlight at the Fleet News Europe Conference 2004.

WALLACE and Gromit should be well protected if they crash their Renault Kangoo, according to the latest results from Euro NCAP.

AN influential three year 'before and after' study has found that fleets can slash their incident rates and insurance claims by a fifth through the introduction of risk management and driver training programmes.

TODAY'S fleet executives are forced to cope with more than 30 times the amount of paperwork than they did a decade ago.

VAUXHALL has confirmed the new Astra will be more spacious than the outgoing model, and has promised class-leading handling.

HYDRAULIC equipment provider EPL Access has taken delivery of 18 Iveco Daily City Trucks.

NEARLY 10% of transport companies would like to see Christmas abolished.

MAZDA is offering a revised version of its MPV with subtle styling changes and improved cabin materials.

ZENITH Vehicle Contracts has launched a new online system that it claims will simplify and speed up the accident management process.

FLEETS running liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) vehicles can now access a new guide.

CHEWING gum firm Wrigleys has ordered a fleet of 25 Vauxhall Vectra LS 2.0 DTi estates in a deal worth £425,000 at showroom prices.

THE majority of small businesses have decided to impose a blanket ban on the use of all mobile phones, including hands-free kits, when driving.

CAR manufacturers have taken action to protect occupants against whiplash injuries in crashes, according to new tests, but older cars still pose greater risks.

VOLKSWAGEN'S super-frugal Lupo 3L TDI has set another fuel economy world record after travelling nearly 3,000 miles through 20 European countries on less than 100 Euros (£70) worth of fuel.

JUST 10% of diesel cars on sale comply with Euro IV emissions legislation, according to the CAP New Vehicle Data list.

DEALER group Arnold Clark Automobiles has awarded a contract for the preparation and delivery of 4,000 vehicles a year to vehicle management company Inchcape Automotive.

SEAT has launched a high-performance diesel variant of its Toledo saloon (pictured), boasting 148bhp along with 50mpg potential.

DAILY rental group Avis Rent a Car has outsourced its accident management and claims department in an attempt to reduce accident repair costs.

THE Honda Civic is the UK's favourite British-built medium-sized car, according to latest figures.

INDEPENDENT garages are suffering from staff shortages according to a new survey, which has found that 69% are having recruitment problems.

THE new Focus C-MAX is now available under the Motability scheme.

A UGANDAN fleet manager has learned from his British counterparts after completing an eight-week fleet management course.

BILLY Laing, managing director of Gleaner Oils, argues that LPG could be the lifeblood of rural communities such as those in the Scottish Highlands.

ALMOST half of Britain's fleets are still giving up fuel cards when getting rid of free fuel for their drivers, prompting fears of an administrative nightmare ahead.

HEATING products company Be-Modern Group is switching its multi-badge fleet to Vauxhall in a deal worth about £600,000 at showroom prices.

AUDI has confirmed it will bring the 12-cylinder long-wheelbase A8 (pictured) to the UK next year, promising class-leading performance in its range-topping luxury saloon.

THE Government is to introduce a Traffic Management Bill aimed at penalising utility companies for traffic disruption in a bid to cut congestion.

A COUNTY council has announced a deal to replace its fleet with Citroens in a bid to cut long-term costs.

LATEST figures show the number of foreign-registered heavy goods vehicles travelling to Great Britain has increased almost three-fold over the last 10 years.