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Politicians should not dictate driver training needs, blast FTA

Responding to the EC's Driver CPC consultation, Association insist requirements are best identified by the industry

EU car control plans rejected by UK motorists

IAM survey finds 78% of drivers do not want ISAs fitted, with 57% insisting the technology will fail to boost road safety

Stopping illegal mobile phone use

Natali Farrell, of Just Motor Law, gives her view on how you can stop your fleet drivers from using their mobiles while on the road

Cyclist and pedestrian death rise must be tackled urgently, insist RoSPA

Shocking statistics show 33% more pedestrians were killed in Scotland last year than in 2011, with cyclist deaths also up

Truck demand surge signals economic recovery, claim Motiva

Vehicle solutions business claim contract hire for HGVs has almost doubled in 2013, reflecting similar nationwide figures

Zenith launch online CV build tracking tool

New service forms part of Pulse, the company's online fleet management platform

Salary sacrifice uptake increasing despite viability worry, claim ACFO

Survey finds 36% of fleet drivers have been offered the scheme, with numbers up from 18months ago

Kia aiming to boost image with tech, spec and pricing rises

Switch from quantity to quality will help raise profitability too, manufacturers claim

Cut-laden councils to ignore drivers and plunge millions into darkness

Frugal local authorities will shun concerns and switch off roadside lighting - despite evidence it causes accidents

Government pledge £24million for two major road schemes

Congestion in Leeds and Birmingham set to be eased after key projects secure backing