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Fleet operators and service managers will be feeling the pinch this week as diesel prices in the UK hit an all-time high, at a massive 143.05p per litre.

The fleet industry should be pushing manufacturers and Government to accelerate availability of advanced road technology designed to beat congestion and improve efficiency, says CFC Solutions.

ALD Automotive has announced the results of their latest YouGov survey, which reveals that over one third of UK businesses have introduced telematics technology.

Quartix has reported record sales and new installations for 2011, with “exceptionally” strong growth forecast for 2012.

In order to keep up with growing customer demand an independent regional vending company has turned to FleetMatics to help better manage its fleet.

AA Insurance, has turned to technology to launch a new ‘pay how you drive’ policy. Called AA Drivesafe, it provides the tools to help drivers, especially new and inexperienced ones, improve their driving safety.

FleetMatics is to showcase the productivity benefits of its GPS fleet tracking solution at FM Ireland.

London Swimming Pool Company has invested in vehicle tracking technology as part of its on-going commitment to improving customer service.

TomTom has made a move into the insurance market by providing the technology behind a new insurance product, which bases premiums on driving behaviour.

Crown Paints is looking to drive efficiency through the installation of a new vehicle tracking and communications system from Aeromark.

Bell Group has awarded a vehicle tracking contract extension to Ctrack, which will see its tracking system used across 235 vans operating nationwide.

Mobile computing specialist TBS Enterprise Mobility has announced a new product to complement its TaskMaster Enterprise Mobility solution. TaskMaster Companion can be used by fieldworkers on a wide range of smartphone and tablet devices.

Tracker launches new product while Telogis puts focus on routing and scheduling.

FleetMatics has announced that The City Bin Co., based in Dublin, Ireland, has selected FleetMatics to deliver GPS monitoring solutions to improve operational efficiency while reducing costs.

Masternaut has appointed four senior executives to local and regional leadership positions, to roll out the company’s go-to-market strategy.

Arla Foods is cutting back on road miles and emissions as well as increasing efficiency, after introducing new technology across the company’s sites in the UK.

Tony Neill, managing director of Navman Wireless, has said that the decision by Forbes to include the global telematics leader on its list of America’s Most Promising Companies, is a “milestone” in the growing global perception of the value of vehicle tracking technology.

Linden Holliday, CEO of MyDrive Solutions, explains that early adopters of this new technology need to be fully aware of the range and limitations of those products that are first to market.

Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group has equipped its 18-vehicle fleet with Quartix telematics.

Animal welfare charity, the RSPCA has enlisted Trimble’s telematics technology to help field and support staff rescue and collect thousands of animals throughout England and Wales every year.

The company behind a scheduling system for electric vehicles has secured an investment of £500,000 from the Finance for Business North East Technology Fund, managed by IP Group, to help achieve its expansion plans.

FleetGenie is seeking mobile system developers for its new combination mobile workforce and fleet management system. The FleetGenie system incorporates vehicle tracking, route optimisation and mobile device management in a single, customisable package.

The launch of satellites for Europe’s €20 billion (£17bn) global navigation satellite system may have gone unnoticed by most fleet operators, but experts say the new, highly accurate global positioning service will change the operating landscape for fleets.

Isotrak is preparing to welcome guests to showcase data capture from its Third Party Logistics Integration Service (3iS Fleetvision).

Tracker is announcing a new partnership with Direct Line, designed to evaluate how best to deliver telematics technology into the retail motor insurance arena.

A majority of business drivers say that in-car technology identifying the location of their vehicle is no longer an issue.

TAAP’s mobile software technology has recently been rolled out by two more companies who provide delivery services for various NHS Trusts in the East Midlands and Hertfordshire.

DSV Road Ltd has invested in technology that will enable the global transport and logistics operator to reduce fuel consumption, extend equipment life and cut carbon emissions.

As the nation prepares to turn back clocks, and turn up the heating, Tracker is urging motorists to be extra security conscious after its figures showed that stolen vehicle recoveries increase by 20%.

Microlise are replacing their current Driver Communications Module with its new offering, the DCM4.

Navman Wireless says its new product range Essential, Fleet+ and Complete has been designed to offer choice and flexibility through a customized approach to specifying vehicle tracking requirements to maximize return on investment.

Quartix has introduced a driver-style monitoring unit and reporting suite designed to help fleets save money.

TNT has announced a new partnership with Masternaut to help drive TNT’s service efficiency and the overall service it offers to its customers.

Fuel card and fuel management provider Keyfuels has joined forces with vehicle tracking company CMS Supatrak in an effort to help fleet operators manage and monitor their fuel more effectively.

FleetGenie a new mobile workforce and fleet management system incorporating vehicle tracking, route optimisation and mobile device management has been launched.

A fleet management software solution, which thanks drivers for hitting company targets on carbon emissions and selecting the cheapest fuel or warns those who constantly incur excessive fuel costs that they have exceeded their limit, has been launched by Mycompanyfleet.

RoadTrip, a new iPhone app that has just been released by Vauxhall, aims to provide drivers with a fast, simple way to track their business journeys.

GreenRoad has announced that Bunzl Catering Supplies is rolling out the GreenRoad service across its fleet of over 120 vehicles from vans to articulated HGVs to help ensure the continued safety of its drivers, cut insurance claims, reduce vehicle damage and cut fuel and carbon emissions.

Telematics could help the transportation sector change its reputation as one of the world’s largest polluters while simultaneously saving the sector millions, says Trimble.

Telefónica and Masternaut have reached an agreement to jointly market telematics-enabled fleet management services that aims to allow businesses to make cost savings, whilst delivering improvements in customer service and employee safety.