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Partnership reduces tyre-related call outs ...

Dec 11, 2014Comments off

The fleet management programme has been jointly developed by Ryder and Bridgestone Customers benefit from improved fleet uptime and lower running costs One year since Bridgestone and Ryder introduced a range of initiatives aimed at maximising

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£25m funding made available for green fuel...

Dec 11, 2014Comments off

“This government is helping the transition to greener, cleaner fuel.” Production facilities will convert waste into biofuels. The UK green fuels industry will take a significant step forward with the launch of a £25 million competition

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Driving Licence counterpart removal delayed

Dec 11, 2014Comments off

“The system the Government is currently proposing is not suitable for business needs.” It has now been announced that the removal of the counterpart to the driving licence will not go ahead on the 1 January

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Taxi firms want a say in driverless develop...

Dec 11, 2014Comments off

Taxi industry offers its advice Minicab and taxi industry calls for its drivers to be central to driverless cars developments A minicab and taxi steering group hosted by Kabbee, London’s leading licensed minicab comparison and booking

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Highways Agency to become government-owned ...

Dec 10, 2014Comments off

Big changes A government announcement has revealed that the Highways Agency will be replaced with Highways England – a government-owned company – from April 2015. The news today has begun to outline how the Infrastructure Bill

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Car brands risk losing car buyers in the â€...

Dec 10, 2014Comments off

All play a part First study to accurately show how devices are used highlights opportunities for manufacturers Manufacturers should mirror the fluid behaviour of car buyers in this, the age of the connected digital device –

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Stats show return of seasonal van de-fleet

Dec 10, 2014Comments off

Return of the de-fleet Seasonal van de-fleet pattern returns, says Manheim Despite a significant influx of de-fleet volume year-on-year, the average price of vans at auction has remained remarkably strong at £4,552 according to Manheim’s latest

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Could the fall in oil prices lead to a fue...

Dec 10, 2014Comments off

Too good to be true? The fall in oil prices could lead the Government to create a fuel tax trap for road users, according to fuel and mileage specialist The Miles Consultancy (TMC). Although last week’s

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FleetPoint chat with the International Asso...

Dec 10, 2014Comments off

Catalytic Converter theft has become a major concern FleetPoint approached the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (IAATI) to talk about the state of crime prevention in the industry and how fleet managers can make sure

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Kia Motors staff raise £40,000 for local c...

Dec 09, 2014Comments off

Staff walked total of 39,397 miles in 14 weeks