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Cuts in local authority spending are driving a wave of consolidation among suppliers that is reshaping Britain’s large fleet market.

Fleets are being urged to sign up to a new initiative which could cut road deaths by almost 50%.

A public sector roundtable will offer fleets the opportunity to discuss key issues and share best practice on Tuesday, September 3.

Energy supplier SSE has launched a salary sacrifice scheme with the support of Lex Autolease.

A new app being launched by Chevin Fleet Solutions later this quarter will allow a wide variety of data gathering on the move – covering both fleet and almost any conceivable workflow process.

Wilson James has outsourced the management of its UK fleet of more than 100 outright purchase vehicles to fleet management specialists, CLM, in order to improve customer service, communications and maintenance management, and increase value and efficiency on its fleet.

As industry leaders call for employers to help their workers meet the burden of the increased cost of living, leasing firm Fleet Evolution is urging fleets, including SMEs, to maximise their employees' income when it comes to one of the highest areas of expense: motoring.

The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has welcomed the Transport Select Committee’s report into whiplash.

A motorist who claimed to have taken so much Viagra he could not leave the house was just one of a number of excuses from people who failed to tax their car.

Records management specialist Deepstore is using a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to collect and deliver important documents and other assets for clients in and around London.

Stoke-on-Trent-based Motiva Group has urged fleet managers to back a campaign by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to help motorists drive more efficiently.

Prices for petrol and diesel could rise by as much as 5p per litre (ppl) over summer due to currency fluctuations and a surge in wholesale costs.

European Union member states are being urged to follow France’s lead and ban the sale of Mercedes-Benz vehicles containing a prohibited chemical in its air-conditioning system.

One of the UK’s largest recruitment agencies, Pertemps, is using Jaama’s electronic driver entitlement checking service (EDECS) to verify the licences of 1,000 employees and thousands of agency drivers, including HGV Class 1 drivers.

A new interactive website has been launched to highlight the effects of different drugs and how they can impact a user's ability to drive.

New processes for first registration and licensing of fleet vehicles came into force last week ahead of the phased closure of 39 regional DVLA offices.

Thousands of company car and van drivers could face an automatic ban after the Government announced a zero-tolerance approach to drug-driving.

Mark Forrest, general manager, Trimble Field Service Management, on why gaining insight into fleet operations in real time is a crucial business objective.

Paul Wilkins, managing director, emergency and critical services, Babcock International Group, on why data is key.

Vauxhall believes it has “lost” around 1,000 potential true fleet sales this year due to supply shortages for the Mokka compact SUV.

Cenex has announced its seminar programme for its annual Low Carbon Vehicle Event - LCV2013 - taking place at Millbrook on September 4 – 5.

Auto Windscreens has been ranked number one for ‘car service and repair’ on Review Centre, the UK's largest consumer review website.

Epyx has warned that traditional methods of tracking van service and maintenance are probably insufficient in the light of recent comments from VOSA stating their determination to drive up standards in the sector.

Recycling, renewable energy and waste management company, Viridor, has chosen Microlise, a vehicle tracking, telematics, journey management and ePOD specialist, to support its continual drive to improve efficiency within its transport operations.

The BMW X5 remains a favourite among car thieves, according to vehicle recovery experts Tracker.

Crisp and snack manufacturer, Tayto Group, has partnered with TomTom, adopting its fleet management technology to manage road risk and boost its duty of care to drivers.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has sponsored Ipswich-based Lofty Heights, an organisation that helps change the lives of youngsters by providing them with employment opportunity.

The energy storage and clean fuel company ITM Power has been selected by the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) as the preferred bidder in a recent competitive tender process to become the operator of a Hydrogen Mini Grid System (HMGS) in Rotherham.

Zenith has extended its employee wellbeing programme to include additional support and education, with a particular focus on wellbeing and resilience.

A new telematics based insurance product has been launched by CMS SupaTrak.