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ALD Automotive smash one million vehicle milestone
International vehicle leasing company finished 2013 with a fleet of 1,008,840 vehicles, with more than 97,000 of those in the UK
FTA VIS users 86% less likely to suffer serious brake defects
Freight operators using VIS operate to higher standards of compliance across their fleet, Association claim
Importance of debt recovery policies
By Scott Elliott, of Scott and Mears
ATS Euromaster to highlight fleet health at CV Show
Company will distribute a free advice booklet, packed with performance-boosting tips for van fleets
Peugeot 2008 sales pass 100,000 mark
More than 5,000 of the £12,995 vehicles have already been sold in the UK
London black cabs up to 145% pricier than minicabs, study reveals
Journey from Paddington to Heathrow T1 costs £23.50 in a minicab, but £57.40 in a black cab
Ford reveal ‘stunning’ new Focus
New incarnation of the world's best-selling car boasts boosted fuel economy and debuts the SYNC 2 connectivity system
Three in four professional drivers support in-car smoking ban
Poll finds 75% support the imminent law change, which will see drivers who smoke with children in their vehicle incur a fine
Super-rare VW Caravelle goes under BCA hammer
Only 225 examples of the 61-registered 2.0litre BiTDI 180 Edition 25 DSG are in existence
One in ten drive on ‘autopilot’
Shocking 14% of drivers are often unable to recall any part of their car trip
Sandown Mercedes-Benz launch new Fleet department
Service incorporates the six Mercedes-Benz outlets in Basingstoke, Dorchester, Guildford, Hindhead, Poole and Salisbury
Days tackle ‘cash for crash’ scammers with in-cab dash-cam offering
Car and van fleets can now benefit from Smart Witness CCTV, boosting fleet safety and reducing insurance premiums
Peugeot reveal new 308 SW
Estate will offer fuel economy of up to 88.3mpg and CO2 emissions from 85g/km
BIK tax rise scrap vital in sparking EV fleet demand, ACFO insist
Zero-emission vehicles are currently 0% rated for BIK, but will rise to 5% in 2015/16
Fuel duty cut vital for economic growth, FTA insist
Association urge Chancellor to slash duty by 3p-per-litre in next month's Budget
Volkswagen unveil 188mpg Golf GTE
Plug-in hybrid hatchback can sprint 0-62mph in 7.6seconds and offers super-low CO2 emissions of 35g/km

