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Rules needed on excessive tolling, says FTA

25/05/2012 08:48:45

As Spaghetti Junction turned 40 on 24 May, the Freight Transport Association said that the level of tolls on any new, privately built parts of the roads infrastructure should be restricted.

FleetLine adds Ampera to its books

03/04/2012 09:12:07

FleetLine has announced that as of May, 2012, it will be one of the first leasing providers in the UK to offer customers the electric Vauxhall Ampera.

Green Motion launches payment on arrival facility

03/04/2012 09:01:39

The low C02 car and van hire company Green Motion has announced the introduction of a ‘pay on arrival’ facility for its UK rental customers on its website.

Budget 2012 will lead to ‘blended solutions’

02/04/2012 10:12:37

The changes to the capital allowance thresholds announced in the 2012 Budget could change fleet acquisition methods for the lowest CO2 emitting cars.

Corporate car sharing scheme claims to be a first

02/04/2012 09:58:47

Alphabet has launched a corporate car sharing scheme which it claims will overcome the drawbacks of traditional pool cars, as well as providing an alternative to daily rental, taxis and staff using their own cars for business trips.

Croudace Homes switches company car supplier to Zenith

02/04/2012 09:49:10

Croudace Homes has switched its company car supplier to Zenith in an effort to reduce internal administration, improve vehicle choice for drivers and reduce total fleet spend.

Out-of-hours deliveries to be encouraged during London 2012

02/04/2012 09:41:11

Transport for London (TfL), London Councils and London’s business community have today confirmed that they will be sympathetic to companies that need to make or receive out-of-hours deliveries in London during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Quartix vehicle tracking foils violent van hijacking

02/04/2012 09:29:25

Thieves’ violent attempt to hijack a security-equipment company’s van has been foiled by Quartix vehicle tracking.

Cool Earth appoints The Fuelcard People as official partner

02/04/2012 09:19:28

Cool Earth has underlined the ecological value of CO2Count by appointing The Fuelcard People as its first official partner from within the automotive industry. For every CO2Count Certificate issued, a donation is made to Cool Earth to further its work in protecting threatened rainforests.

Eco Stars helps fleets to go green and save money

02/04/2012 09:16:57

Gedling Borough Council in the East Midlands has become the fourth UK region to introduce an Eco Stars fleet recognition scheme.

Inrix predicts Easter congestion hotspots

02/04/2012 09:11:42

The top congestion hot spot has historically been the M4 with 16% of all Easter traffic using the motorway.

Tracker creates a nationwide network to snare thieves

02/04/2012 09:01:01

Tracker has launched Mesh Network to create an added defence against vehicle theft by using other vehicles already fitted with Tracker SVR units to identify stolen vehicles.

Northgate recognised for commitment to the environment

02/04/2012 08:53:27

After showing a continued commitment to the environment, Northgate Vehicle Hire has been awarded the ISO 14001 accreditation.

TISPOL pledges its support for EU Transport Commissioner’s 'wake-up call'

30/03/2012 11:02:50

The European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL) today expresses its concern at the news that progress in cutting fatalities on Europe’s roads significantly slowed in 2011.


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