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A MAJOR problem with software powering London's controversial congestion charging system has caused chaos for hundreds of fleets.

SUPERMARKET giant Asda has awarded Zenith Vehicle Contracts a deal to supply its 550-strong fleet in an agreement worth £8.5 million.

ROAD safety charity Brake has produced a checklist to help alleviate the problem of drivers falling asleep behind the wheel.

TYRE company Michelin has ordered 24 Citroen light commercial vehicles including the new car-derived van, the Xsara Enterprise.

VAUXHALL is to produce a Vivaro Sportive special edition.

SMART has had the status of essential fashion accessory officially bestowed on it after the Storm model agency used a fleet of three to ferry models between catwalk shows during London Fashion Week.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

To be held at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

THERE are just a few weeks to go before the winners of the 2003 Fleet News Awards are revealed at the annual fleet industry 'Oscars'.

Fuelling Your Business Economy Forum' - Promoted by Greenwich Council, SELTRANS and the Clean Fleet Alliance

FLEETS feel trapped into paying London's new congestion charge because there is a lack of other transport alternatives.

DAILY rental firms are currently assessing how the introduction of London's congestion charging scheme will affect their business. Most firms are now explaining to customers how the new system works and what it could mean to their rental charge.

CONGESTION charging could spread to 35 major cities and local authorities if it succeeds in London.

BRITAIN'S largest private sector union, Amicus, has called on businesses to be flexible in working time and payment of the congestion charge for employees who rely on their car to carry out their jobs.

FAST-Fit giant Kwik-Fit has sold off its Stop 'n' Steer network to independent car servicing and repair chain Nationwide Autocentres.

DISTANCE tutoring company The Learning Library has had 70 Citroen Xsara Picassos delivered through Lombard in a deal worth £1 million.

HONDA has announced pricing and figures for its new petrol-electric hybrid Civic IMA, with a claim of 30% fuel savings over the conventional 1.4-litre Civic and a sub-£15,000 price tag.

FLEETS are at the forefront of developing in-car telematics systems that will eventually cut costs, improve journey times and protect the environment, industry experts claim.

FLEETLEASE Commercial Vehicle Services has fulfilled a tall order for a fire and security company.

FRENCH tyre manufacturer Michelin consulted with the UK's leading fleets when designing its new range of Energy tyres.

A PARTNERSHIP between a technology firm and a fleet management company is set to benefit fleets and help them accurately phase-in new vehicles.

A NEW range of diesel engines will soon be putting higher power under the bonnets of Britain's business cars.

The latest appointments in the motoring industry.

EUROPEAN fleet costs are set to increase over the next four years because the average bill for bodyshop repairs is set to rise by 9%.

IRISH car taxation has come under fire from one of Ford's top European executives, who is calling on the government to follow the lead of the British car tax system.

ITALY'S transport ministry has announced plans to increase the country's speed limit from 130km/h to 150km/h (93mph) - as part of a road safety initiative.

HERTZ has signed a new long-term agreement with its Iceland-based franchisee, Icelandair Car Rental.

THERE are just a few weeks to go before the winners of the 2003 Fleet News Awards are revealed at the annual fleet industry 'Oscars' and this is the distinguished team who are choosing this year's stars of the industry.

A NEW system for ranking company cars by their emissions is being hailed as a potential blueprint for a new Europe-wide taxation system.

THE largest congestion charging scheme of its kind in the world launched in London this week amid warnings that drivers could face two months of road chaos in the capital.