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FLEET decision makers have just two weeks to book one of the few remaining seats for the Fleet News Congress.

ONE of the UK's newest contract hire companies, Arma, has launched an all-inclusive product that includes fuel and insurance within the monthly lease rental.

FLEET operators running Peugeot vans are being offered fixed quotes for replacement parts for light commercial vehicles, along with more accurate downtime estimates.

FEES for driving licences, renewals and exchanges will be changed from November 15, with the charge for the first provisional licence rising from £27.50 to £29.

A COMPANY'S solus deal with Vauxhall could prompt a switch to LPG in future.

THRIFTY Car Rental has struck a deal with Leeds United Football Club.

A NEW version of Ebbon Dacs' Leaselink software has been launched.

ALMOST two-thirds of motor insurance claims involve vehicles driven at less than 10mph, many while drivers are trying to park, a new survey has revealed.

FORTY companies have applied to run Consignia's 40,000-vehicle fleet after the group announced plans to outsource its operation.

THE Department for Work and Pensions has taken delivery of five Toyota Prius petrol-electric hybrid cars.

FORD is withdrawing from its joint venture with Pendragon to co-own dealerships, two years after paying £20 million for a 49% stake in Pendragon's 28 Ford dealerships.

A TOTAL of 70 companies are currently exploring the opportunity of implementing a pan-European supply deal with Citroen's international fleet department.

THE Interleasing alliance of international car leasing and fleet management companies has lost six key members from its European network.

TRANSPORT minister David Jamieson has praised vehicle manufacturers for their efforts to improve vehicle emissions and safety.

VOLKSWAGEN is bidding to establish itself as the fleet manager's company car tax friend with just six months to go to the introduction of new benefit-in-kind <A HREF="http://www.fleetnewsnet.co.uk/newshome/home_fullarticle/?articleid=22103" class="Sitelink" target="_blank"><u>tax rules</u></A>

VOLVO fleet sales have soared by 23% this year, following a focus on business centres among Volvo dealerships and clearer links with Ford, the manufacturer has revealed.

USER chooser fleets will be targeted by Kia over the next three years as it develops a range of lifestyle vehicles.

NATIONAL Car Rental has launched its Emerald Club across Europe and has waived the £30 membership fee for corporate customers.

FLEETS in European countries with low fuel taxes face soaring costs as a result of the European Commission's call to harmonise taxes across the continent.

A SENIOR legal expert has issued an insurance warning to employers considering a cash-for-car option for their company car drivers.

LEADING accountancy practice KPMG has advised employers to provide each of their company car drivers with a personalised tax liability estimate for their current car under the new <A HREF="http://www.fleetnewsnet.co.uk/newshome/home_fullarticle/?articleid=22103" class="Sitelink" target="_blank"><u>tax system</u></A>.

ONE of the country's greenest fleets is being frustrated in its attempts to choose gas-powered vehicles because of lengthy supply times.

FLEETS will be offered grants worth hundreds of pounds towards converting vehicles aged up to five years old to run on alternative fuels in a new Government drive to encourage greener motoring.

COMPANY car drivers are to enjoy an 'infotainment' revolution on the petrol station forecourt over the next five years, according to market analyst Datamonitor.

FLEET vehicles with out-of-date road tax discs are in danger of being caught by a network of mobile cameras which can read the number plates of passing vehicles.

ROVER has announced a range of special editions of the 25 and 45 range to mark its role as official supplier of vehicles to the UK athletics team.

PEUGEOT will expand its blue-light vehicle range in the UK after awarding a £5million, three-year deal to manage its special vehicle operations (SVO) to Exel.

THE Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents has joined forces with Honda to improve the safety of company car drivers.

HONDA is installing a company car tax calculator in its dealerships to help fleet drivers work out whether they are better off keeping their company car or switching to a cash allowance.

SENIOR fleet decision-makers can take the first steps towards a 'get out of jail card' at this year's Fleet News Congress.