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Many UK businesses are failing to address the basic fundamentals of occupational road risk management and in particular corporate risk assessment (CRA), according to Driving for Better Business director Adrian Walsh.

Three video films shot at the recent Cardinus Risk Management health and safety forum bring valuable safety culture information to internet viewers via YouTube.

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) is determined to improve standards of van operation and makes no secret of its intention to significantly ramp up the number of roadside inspections and its other enforcement activity.

Cheshire Vehicle Rentals saw an immediate Return on Investment (ROI) for its GPS tracking units as a stolen van was recovered within hours of fitting the device.

Office space provider Regus has partnered with motorway services company Moto Hospitality to offer professional workspace and business support for motorists and mobile workers.

Fleets are being warned again about an insurance scam that targets motorists dubbed ‘flash-for-cash’.

Blue Light telematics and fleet management company Airmax is making its first appearance at the Emergency Services Show being held at the NEC on the 25th - 26th September.

The news that motorists are paying more than £30 million a month in parking fines comes as no surprise to the Freight Transport Association (FTA) who has been working with its members to manage their Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs).

Fleet News is calling on fleet operators to take part in its annual environment survey, which closes at 6pm today.

TyreSafe is encouraging automotive and road safety professionals to enter its inaugural awards, which recognise the best contributions to raise awareness about tyre safety issues during 2012 and 2013.

Infiniti has appointed Derek Munro as used car remarketing manager, reporting to Steve Oliver, regional director for North Europe.

Mazda have announced tax bandings for the new Mazda3.

The City of London Corporation, the local authority services provider for the ‘Square Mile’, has completed a successful trial of the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200 van, with typical daily journeys done on one charge.

Miles Jupp, award-winning actor, writer & comic, has been confirmed as the entertainment for the FN50 Dinner 2013.

Lexus is strengthening the appeal of its GS range for company/business car users with the introduction of the new GS 300h.

The Arnold Clark group has become the first car dealer group to join TyreSafe, spreading the tyre safety message in Scotland and northern England.

A new product has been launched to help reduce tyre repair costs.

Sustainable MotoExpo due to take place on Saturday and Sunday, September 28 and 29, at the National Motor Museum, Beaulieu, Hampshire, has been postponed and provisionally rescheduled to April 5and 6, 2014.

Van Monster has announced the appointment of Hayley Brown as sales administrator at its Colchester branch.

Cath Williams, business development manager, RG Investigations UK: "The claims process remains a land of milk and honey for those intent on taking advantage of it"

Drivers who order their next new car from Vauxhall will be able to access handbook information from their mobile phones.

Vehicle tracking and telematics solutions company Isotrak has launched a new vehicle tracking website.

A new report designed to help organisations fulfil forthcoming legal obligations to report greenhouse gas emissions from transport activity is to be added to Chevin’s FleetWave fleet management software.

Jardine has staged the biggest sale yet in its exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA, as 340 cars were offered at the Bedford auction centre recently.

Sagequest have launched a new eBook, titled ‘Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs with GPS Vehicle Tracking’, which highlights how opportunities for sustainable environmental improvements exist for companies with a mobile workforce through using a GPS vehicle tracking solution to achieve better vehicle management.

Europcar aims to help businesses to add value to their services with the commission-based referral scheme Partnership in a Box.

EU decision-makers and industry leaders joined forces at the annual Drive ‘n’ Ride event to discuss how zero-emission, hydrogen powered fuel cell vehicles can help meet European emission targets.

The Seat Leon ST has been awarded a five-star safety rating by car safety assessment body Euro NCAP.

ASDA has been ranked as the nation’s favourite forecourt in a new independent study by Market Force Information.

Drivers can now earn Tesco Clubcard points on their purchases of petrol and diesel at more than 800 Esso service stations nationwide.