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Almost a quarter of Scottish businesses have considered reducing staff numbers because of the pressure of rising fuel costs, an Energy Saving Trust snapshot survey has found.

Organisers of the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Show held at the NEC from April 29 – May 1 have said that, despite being held on the same dates and venue as Multimodal 2014, the events are not to merge.

From today, Citroën Vans will be sponsoring Discovery Networks UK’s documentaries in a 12 month deal. The campaign will see Citroën Vans sponsor over 235 hours of programming per month across the following channels: Discovery Channel; Discovery Science and Discovery History.

The road safety charity Brake today urged drivers to pledge to not drink any alcohol before getting behind the wheel this summer, as police across England and Wales begin their month long summer drink and drug driving enforcement campaign. The campaign, which kicks off today, sees forces stepping up roadside checks for alcohol and drugs and speaking to the public about the risks. Last summer 83,000 drivers were stopped and breathalysed and 6% failed (or refused).

Nissan will be showcasing its commitment to electric vehicles at this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA) with the e-NV200 and the new Nissan Leaf.

Fleetmatics is helping van operators comply with Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) standards through its ‘Fleet Maintenance Reports’ function.

An increasing number of ‘blue light’ fleets are introducing sophisticated web-based IT to provide effective and efficient management of vehicles alongside administration and cost savings.

A group of mobile technicians from ATS Euromaster will be working airside after winning a contract to inspect, fit and service tyres for TCR, provider of turnkey solutions for aviation ground support equipment.

BMW has released the first official pictures of its new X5 and revealed that it will be available with a four-cylinder diesel engine and two-wheel drive, reducing running costs compared with the current model.

Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services has become a recognised Freight Transport Association (FTA) Van Excellence Partner.

Car2go, the pioneer of simple-to-use carsharing-schemes from Daimler and Europcar, expands its business area in London starting June 2013.

David Hosking, CEO at salary sacrifice market leader and contract hire specialist Tusker, has been invited to join the Accelerate 250, a new business community championed by Sir Terry Leahy and Lord Young and made up of the fastest growing companies in the UK.

Specialist pet care business Pets at Home has taken delivery of six UK-built Toyota Auris Hybrid hatchbacks to expand its successful grooming service, The Groom Room, which opened in 2009.

The former chairman of Ford of Britain has been appointed to lead the RAC Foundation.

Leasedrive, the UK’s largest independent privately-owned vehicle management group, celebrates ten years since the group was established following a BIMBO transaction. This year also sees 30 years since the company was originally formed.

Fleet management suppliers are sought for a major social housing framework agreement in the North West of England.

The BMW 5 Series is now available with a lower-powered engine making it more desirable to fleets while a facelift also brings in standard sat-nav and xenon headlamps.

ALD Automotive UK has appointed former commercial director of Alphabet, Greg Taylor, as its new operations director. He joins the business on Thursday 6th June.

The Chevrolet Trax and the Renault Captur have both been awarded a maximum five stars in Euro NCAP crash tests.

Volvo Car UK is celebrating success for the first graduates of the new Volvo Accredited Leadership Programme, a scheme designed to offer long-term professional training and development for management-level employees.

AFL (Fleet Management), trading as Car Leasing Made Simple, has been appointed as a Kia approved introducer for Kia contract hire.

Accident Management specialists WNS Assistance have moved to new premises in Ipswich from Tuesday 28th May 2013.

Great Wall’s Steed SE has been announced as the official vehicle partner to the UK’s City of Culture 2013, Derry/Londonderry.

The Logistics Carbon Review 2013 incorporating the third annual results of the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) reveals that industry is on track to reducing carbon emissions.

Almost one in ten company drivers in the UK has such poor hazard perception, attitude, knowledge and observational skills that they pose a serious danger to both themselves and other road users.

The new Citroën C3, due to launch in early summer, will be available to drive at this year’s Company Car in Action.

A new approach to providing users of electric vehicles with easy access to public charge stations throughout Europe has been launched at the International Emobility Conference in Berlin.

The 2013 LowCVP Conference will focus on how the changes in how we power our vehicles will impact on policy makers, vehicle and energy suppliers and also address what will need to be done to engage consumers in the process.

Ai Claims Solutions, the Blackpool-based accident management company, has signed an agreement with Honda to handle accident management and credit hire for the motor manufacturer’s UK customers.

Advisory fuel rates announced on May 28, 2013 cut reimbursement levels for petrol and diesel engines.