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Ford has extended its BlueService package to fleet customers, ensuring that companies with a fleet of 25 or more Ford vehicles receive dedicated aftersales support.

The number of people that think speed cameras are useful to reducing injuries has fallen from 85% last year to 79% this year, according to the latest research from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

The average value of ex-fleet cars sold at auction during October increased 5% from £8,250 to £8,625, according to The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA).

Fraikin has invested in more than 400 new commercial vehicles to replenish and expand its nationwide rental fleet.

CAP has forecast residual values of up to 37% for the new Mazda3 - ahead of rivals such as the Honda Civic and Volvo V40, but still behind the Volkswagen Golf.

A state of the art laser scanner is helping Hertfordshire Police collect essential data which can be used to calculate the speed of impact of vehicles involved in road traffic collisions.

Company car and van drivers are facing even greater delays, with traffic congestion getting worse in 11 out of 17 of Britain’s biggest cities in the past year.

More than 850,000 at-work drivers have been involved in an accident so far this year, according to new research by vehicle-to-business technology provider In-Car Cleverness.

Ford locked out the top positions in the FN50 van reliability survey for both model and manufacturer for the second consecutive year.

Expanding Gloucester-based FAB Recycling attended the South West Business Insider Awards, in Bristol, after being shortlisted for a prestigious business accolade.

Audi has usurped BMW as the most reliable car manufacturer on contract hire fleets, although the 3 Series has retained its position as the most reliable car.

The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) are to increase parking times at 600 bays on TfL red routes across the capital to encourage more people to shop on London’s high streets and boost the local economy.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is supporting Road Safety Week by voicing the importance to drivers to stay focussed and not be distracted by the phone when behind the wheel.

The Fuel Card Group is so confident that its MileageCount system, with GPS dongle, will benefit fleets that it is offering fleet managers a free 60-day trial.

Peugeot UK has announced changes to its senior management team.

David Hosking, chief executive at Tusker, has become a staunch advocate of the merits of electric vehicles for fleets in certain situations, after driving an all-electric Nissan Leaf for more than 5,000 miles over the last six months.

Fleet News editor Stephen Briers gives his overview of the 2013 FN50.

Mini has announced the third generation of the Mini.

Jim Salkeld of Premier Blue warns companies to be careful when it comes to ECOS schemes.

The full FN50 list for 2013 has been revealed.

Fleet News asked the FN50 leasing companies to list the brands with the fewest breakdowns on their fleet, based on the number of mechanical breakdowns or warranty claims per 100 vehicles.

Fleet News holds two inductions ceremonies a year for the Fleet News Hall of Fame.

Leasing companies were asked to submit entries for the three customer service awards, nominating individuals and teams who exemplify why their company excels in customer service.

Birmingham-based motoring safety charity DriveSafe has chosen Road Safety Week (November 18-24) and the fourth anniversary of its ‘Courtesy on the Road’ campaign to launch an online newsletter.

Ogilvie Fleet’s disposals team picked up the 2013 FN50 customer service team award at a gala dinner attended by more than 850 leading fleet industry figures at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.

Renault’s electric supermini Zoe has been adopted by the RSPB and will join the charity’s other electric Renault, a Kangoo Van ZE, at its Bedfordshire base near Sandy.

Arval, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company, is sending hard-hitting crash DVD’s to its customers in the run up to Road Safety Week.

Volkswagen is recalling 2.6 million cars worldwide due to a range of potential problems, which include lights and leaking fuel lines on certain models, and an issue affecting its seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.

Hertz UK has extended its nationwide van supersite network to the Newcastle area.

The road safety charity Brake is urging drivers to turn off their mobile phones and for more employers to ban phone use, including hands-free phones, for employees driving on company time.