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Ken Bowling, managing director, Driving Risk Management, looks at the Government guidelines on drug driving.

The Office for Low Emission vehicles has changed their home charging point grant scheme, reducing the level of funding available - causing British Gas to withdraw their free charge point offer.

Adult passengers are the biggest in-car distraction for drivers, a survey of 18,026 AA members reveals.

In line with Glass’s predictions, the UK car market has seen its record-breaking run of 27 consecutive months of growth in new vehicle registrations extend to 28.

Ashwoods Lightfoot has signed a new deal with Disvent Ingenieros, a well-established supplier of satellite communication systems and other electronic equipment to the Spanish marine industry.

Wheeler-dealers trading cars and people picking flowers are just some of the reasons Highways Agency Traffic Officers were given by drivers who had stopped illegally on the hard shoulder of motorways.

Belgium-based Sofico, a privately owned provider of global fleet, leasing and mobility software, has acquired the French IT solutions company, Car Systems.

North West Media Services (NWMS) has fitted a Touchstar a tracking and telematics solution, to help the organisation to monitor and manage its entire fleet of commercial vehicles.

Addison Lee has partnered with Graze to pilot ‘In-Car Grazing’ with a tailored menu to offer busy Londoners the chance to refuel on-the-go.

A recent survey carried out by Zenith has revealed that 85 per cent of eligible salary sacrifice car scheme employees surveyed would be open to further communications about the schemes.

Lancashire based fleet and risk specialist KeyFleet has relocated and taken on new recruits as part of their expansion at Manor Court, Ribchester.

After a brief rise, average UK petrol and diesel prices have started to fall again as oil supply concerns in Libya and the Middle East diminish, according to the latest AA Fuel Price Report.

Thatcham automotive research centre has given top marks to the ‘self-braking’ Mercedes-Benz C-Class, with major benefits to road safety and motorists’ insurance premiums.

Travellers can now book Addison Lee journeys through the Concur Travel platform, and automatically link an e-receipt to their expense report.

Volkswagen is attending a number of Motabiity showcase events this summer at key locations across the UK.

Lytx has welcomed news that the Transport Secretary is considering a number of options to combat distracted driving.

Self-employed neighbourhood couriers at Yodel are reporting fuel and time savings thanks to a trial of web-based scheduling technology from Route Monkey.

Clarks Vehicle Conversions has fitted a fuel cell to one of its bespoke van conversions for the first time in a bid to create a greener source of energy for the on-board electrics.

Road safety campaigners are warning that mobile phone distraction will become a bigger killer on the UK’s roads than drink driving by 2015.

Leasedrive has raised £23,200 so far in aid of four charities - Marie Curie Cancer Care, Macmillan Cancer Support, Mencap and Scope - after a team of 17 riders covered 350 miles in four days on the 'Road to Geneva' charity bike ride between Luxembourg and Geneva.

Road safety campaigners and European traffic police are urging the EU to fast-track the adoption of a modified law on cross-border enforcement of traffic offences such as speeding.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has been recognised as an official Van Excellence Partner by the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Guy Roberts, director of Novalease, SG Fleet, looks at battles between HR and finance when it comes to employee benefits.

Alan Scott-Davies, senior legal claims advisor, Harris Fowler Solicitors, and Legal Lifeboat Services, looks at the little details...

Tyresafe is encouraging companies to register for its campaign pack to promote October's Tyre Safety Month.

Allstar has added vehicle glass replacement to its portfolio of services offered to card holders in addition to fuel.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is confident that fleet operators in Glasgow are ready for the Commonwealth Games with the route network going live on Monday (July 21).

Skoda has released design sketches for the new Fabia.

Smart has announced the latest fortwo two-seater model, along with the return of the forfour four-seater vehicle, which shares a platform with the Renault Twingo.

Employers and the Government need to do more to ensure work-related road safety is given the same attention as general health and safety, according to a new report commissioned by Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA).