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Ford is offering keyless entry and ignition as an option on certain Focus and Mondeo models.

Professor Julia King has highlighted the need for fleets – and public sector fleets in particular - to adopt less polluting vehicles.

All the budget 2008 announcements that will affect fleets and their drivers.

Average fuel prices in the UK.

Road safety minister Jim Fitzpatrick has warned that accidents could be costing British businesses £3.7 billion a year and every fleet, no matter how small, has to take action.

Details of a series of fleet seminars, to take place at the Commercial Vehicle Show 2008, have been announced by cfc solutions.

Telematics provider Cybit has announced that new ‘CanBus’ capabilities will be integral in its next generation of telematics systems.

Food distributor Brakes has outsourced its accident management logistics

CBS Outdoor, in partnership with its fleet management supplier Fleet Alliance, has switched a substantial proportion of its fleet

Fleets must reassess the number of high emitting cars they have, says Lloyds TSB Autolease.

Company car drivers need to move to sub-130g cars says ING Car Lease

The AA says the decision to delay the 2p per litre tax increase on fuel is a welcome but temporary relief for fleets

Alastair Kendrick, a partner at Bourne Business Consulting, has said the budget should make employers re-visit their car policies

The RAC has welcomed the decision to delay the 2p fuel duty increase

The Chancellor will delay the tax rate rise on fuel until October

Despite huge pressure, the Chancellor has decided not to amend the controversial AMAP fuel rates. However, he has changed the capital tax on company cars

The Chancellor has announced changes to VED rates

The Chacellor has taken into account the recommendations made by professor Julia King in her Review of low carbon cars.

The Chancellor has clearly stated that national road pricing is still firmly on the agenda.

The Chancellor has committed money and reforms to help SMEs.

The Chancellor Alastair Darling's budget speech to the House of Commons in full

The Chancellor has confirmed plans to introduce reforms of capital allowances on business cars.

Chancellor sets aside extra funding to explore how national road pricing could be introduced

Chancellor Alistair Darling has confirmed that he will reduce Corporation tax 2% to 28% next month.

Fuel duty rise delayed until October

Europcar and National Car Rental have combined their fleets

Kwik-Fit has gained PAS80 accreditation from the British Standards Institute.

Lex has teamed up with the Manchester College of Arts and Technology to run a series of technical training courses for its staff.

Online grocery retailer Ocado has awarded an exclusive supply deal to Lombard Vehicle Management.