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THE Inland Revenue has published a new guide that explains what expenses employees can claim tax free if they use their own vehicle for work.

CFC Solutions has launched a ground-breaking new software service for sub-50 vehicle fleets that allows drivers to update vital information through email.

ADT Fire and Security has awarded one of the largest vehicle asset management contracts signed in the UK to TRACKER Network.

A TERRIFYING vehicle hijack was ended thanks to the use of vehicle tracking technology.

The world's biggest car maker is attempting to change the world of motoring with its hydrogen-powered AUTOnomy concept car, the pollution-free vehicle that changes with your needs.

The Japanese manufacturer believes that taking a walk on the design 'wildside' will result in more fleet sales. Jonathan Manning meets Nissan fleet sales director Dave Murfitt to discuss the firm's strategy.

Business people throughout the world admit to losing their tempers with their computers and either shouting at them or hitting them.

CHANGES proposed in the the latest Budget will have a considerable impact on the way fleet managers adminster company vehicles and their drivers.

MG ROVER has confirmed it will be attending Fleet News Drive, the two ride and drive events organised by Fleet News, the first of which takes place at Brands Hatch on Tuesday and Wednesday.

THE Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders is calling for a block on tax rises for motorists in the Budget this month. It has also urged Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown to face up to the UK motor industry's problems.

THE new carbon dioxide-based company car tax system begins in two days' time, marking the end of three years preparation for the fleet industry and the start of a new challenge, experts warn.

FORD has won its largest single fleet deal in history with the signing of a contract to provide telecommunications giant BT with about 4,000 Transits per year over a three-year period.

TRANSPORTACTION PowerShift has announced a last minute rethink of proposals to slash the level of grants it provides to fleets buying clean-fuel vehicles.

DRIVERS desperately need clear advice on fuel scale charges so they understand the effect of tax rises which will come into effect from Saturday.

THE issue of whether fleet decision-makers require fleet specific training and qualifications has split the Fleet Panel almost down the middle.

ABBEY National, owner of First National Vehicle Holdings, has refused to comment on growing industry speculation that it could sell its leasing operation to LloydsTSB autolease.

A NEW contender in the auction market will launch with an inaugural sale later this month.

A LEADING dealer group is using the internet in a bid to offer fleet decision-makers a faster and more efficient service.

Fleet managers are generally 'well satisfied' with their relationships with contract hire companies.

A SEARCH has begun for charitable teams from the fleet industry to take part in the second Wooden Spoon Society Alpine Challenge.

EMPLOYERS can now submit P11D forms via the internet, thanks to an online service launched by the Inland Revenue. The internet service enables employers and payroll bureaux to send PAYE end of year returns over the web.

CITROEN has recalled more than 70,000 Xsara Picassos to check for a fault which could result in the brake pedal detaching.

FLEET management software provider Tranman Solutions, bought by Lex Service in 1999, is to change its operating name to RAC Software Solutions.

FLEETS which operate a 'pay and reclaim' expense system could see their corporate fuel bills rise by 17.5%, after the European Commission decided to challenge these systems at the European Court of Justice.

SLEEPY drivers could be responsible for 300 deaths on Britain's roads every year, fleets will be warned in a £750,000 safety campaign.

VOLKSWAGEN Group plans to make the process of implementing pan-European deals easier by producing an international agreement to cover all countries and financial and leasing arrangements.

WELL-known fleet industry figure David Voss has been appointed chairman of Provecta Car Plan, the growing provider of structured employee car ownership (ECO) schemes.

COMPANY car and van drivers should undergo an annual assessment of their driving capability but should not be subjected to a one-off compulsory advanced driving test, risk management solutions company Risk Answers has advised.

COMPANY car drivers behind the wheel of an Audi who suffer a mechanical breakdown could be rescued by a dedicated Audi breakdown service in the near future.

BMW has introduced a new entry-level 3-series, boasting carbon dioxide emissions of 172g/km to qualify for the 16% of list price band under the new company car tax system.