March 2009 ArchiveAn investigation is underway following the discovery at the Port of Holyhead earlier in the week.
A Jet-owned petrol station in Darsham is cutting its fuel prices by 5p a litre for the next three days, in response to the 2p fuel duty increase planned for 1 April.
The 2009 Managing Risk in Fleet conference is just around the corner, with some of the UK's 'business champions' in the area of road safety expected to speak up.
A survey from moneysupermarket.com suggests that Britain is "a nation of distracted drivers".
People carriers were the only used vehicle type to increase in sales in the last few months of 2008.
Car makers have pulled back 22 car and van models since the beginning of the year due to faults, according to recent reports.
New research suggests a major tyre safety awareness problem across the UK.
The association will receive 20 LDV Maxus vans from Lombard Vehicle Management to help motorists with the increasing problem of filling up their car with the wrong fuel.
Plans for the A628 Mottram-Tintwistle bypass between Sheffield and Manchester have been delayed by four years after councils failed to commit to funding.
Manufacturing giant ACEA has welcomed a recent resolution by the European Parliament to boost support for the industry.
A Yorkshire court has heard how vital details were nearly brushed under the carpet by a transport boss after one of his firm?s road sweepers was involved in a fatal road collision.
Figures from Comparefuelcards.co.uk show that pump prices are currently 8.2p more than bunker prices, which is fantastic news for fuel card holders who habitually pay bunker prices on the forecourts.
A professional driver has described his "nightmare" after a satnav led him to a West Yorkshire cliff top.
Northgate Vehicle Hire has won a prestigious award for protecting the health and wellbeing of its employees and customers.
Fuel duty increases were top of a list of issues the Road Haulage Association (RHA) brought to the table at a recent meeting with Exchequer Secretary Angela Eagle MP.
A poll of 100 MPs for the Automobile Association has shown support across the board for tougher regulations on clamping.
According to British Car Auctions, the gap between the remarketing values of premium fleet and lease diesel cars and their petrol equivalents is beginning to narrow.
March 23 was the best day to buy a car according to website Parker's.
Joint venture aims to explore zero emissions programme.
Industry figures claim viable electric vehicles still a decade away.
New vehicle for the Indian market costs just £1,366.
A controversial workplace levy could mean annual charges of up to £350 for businesses in the area.
Leeds-based car rental company ceases to be going concern.
The organisation has released its annual Business Plan for 2009-10, detailing its plans to continue investing in the country's road transport network.
The eyecare retailer has launched a new incentive scheme specifically for at-work drivers.
Britain's first commercial car-sharing organisation has spoken of the environmental and financial perks of the concept, having celebrated 10 years of success in the Scottish city.
A new flexible renting system is aimed at companies unwilling to sign up to long-term contracts.
Stolen car recovery technology helped police make more than 1,800 arrests last year and recover assets to the value of over £400 million.
The Fleet News Awards 2009 have seen Britain's top motoring performers recognised at a glitzy ceremony.
Tyre purchasing could become much more transparent for fleet managers under a new raft of regulations voted for by the European Parliament.
Next week marks the much-anticipated arrival of the Nano four-seater car from Indian manufacturer Tata.
Carmakers have not been able to commit to the major event due to the economic downturn, says the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Fleet News magazine warns businesses that rental companies are set to increase their charges in the next few weeks.
The planned 2p hike in April could jeopardise transport sector jobs, warns the Freight Transport Association.
With the fuel duty rise just around the corner, UK motorists across the country face paying an extra £1.4 million per day at the pumps.
Following research showing that only 55 per cent of new cars are fitted with the safety system known as Electronic Stability Control (ESC), industry experts are demanding this should be introduced to all company cars as standard.
The luxury marque's Cayenne 4x4 has taken the industry by surprise, according to one newspaper, because the company had always maintained it would never 'go diesel'.
A crackdown on fraud last year saved the industry millions, according to the Finance and Leasing Association.
One firm is considering plans to introduce a three-for-one agreement for dealers to stimulate new car sales in the tough economic climate.
The road safety charity has launched a campaign to raise awareness of how to avoid breakdowns and what to do should this happen.
The carmaker will be concentrating on two key areas over the coming year, according to Fleetworld's Fleet Industry Confidential.
The carmaker has reported record reductions in profits amid slumping demand for new vehicles.
An HGV driver from Plymouth used his old company's fuel cards 98 times in five weeks, it has been reported.
An advanced new vehicle coating will make scratches disappear when exposed to sunlight.
Satnav giant launches new personal traffic application.
Manufacturer hopes to increase fleet penetration.
Financial incentives will boost UK motor industry.
Ford solicits bids for Volvo brand.
Carbon dioxide emissions from new cars fall by biggest ever margin.
The auction house has reported a 10.5 per cent increase in used car selling prices over February as demand remained strong.
Jaguar Land Rover will be provided with up to £27 million state funding for production of a more eco-friendly vehicle based on the Land Rover?s LRX Concept.
Businesses are increasingly looking at the best options for company-car fleet funding as the new tax year approaches, according to the Aberdeen Press and Journal.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders released positive figures for bus registrations last month.
The manufacturer has announced it will be revising its HGV drivelines to decrease fuel consumption and lower emissions even further.
Dealers have warned that there may soon be a lack of used vehicles on the market as operators run vehicles for longer instead of investing in new ones.
The car manufacturer has become the best-selling brand in the UK for the second time in three consecutive months, having seen 9,372 new car registrations last month.
Heralded as a "huge engine breakthrough", the car manufacturer has launched its MultiAir technology.
A new advertising campaign, scheduled for in cinemas across the North East and Yorkshire, is designed to raise awareness of the important role played by road workers and the consequences of ignoring that role.
Exxon Mobil is putting its staff through a special driver training programme as part of its commitment to managing road risk.
Members of the public have been invited to submit their comments on the cost of liquid fuel on the island.
English local authorities are to receive extra financial support from the government to help them manage their roads, bridges and other highways assets.
Industry experts believe fleets could be instrumental in helping to lower the number of people killed on British roads per year.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders have released new monthly figures showing a further fall in new car registrations.
The AA has expressed concern over the potential impact that a new act, due during the 2009/ 2010 parliamentary session, could have on the majority of car insurance holders if it is extended to the insurance industry.
'Fuel efficiency' and 'eco-friendliness' are key phrases at this year's annual Geneva Motor Show, the Guardian reports.
The European Commission has begun an investigation into petrol prices after claims that recent significant drops in the global price of oil are not being passed on to drivers.
Communities may benefit from new funding from the government for innovative projects which tackle road safety problems.
Outdated accounting methods could be leading to 40 per cent of firms failing to properly calculate the full cost of their fleets.
Employees at the struggling van maker have accepted a 10 per cent reduction in pay and a three-day working week to help the company survive.
The oil giant's UK chairman James Smith has spoken to Sky News about recent price rises and how they are calculated.
The commercial vehicle market could be suffering from an influx of cheap deals offered by manufacturers to boost sales.
The IT services company is piloting a two-month occupational road risk programme for 1,000 of its company car drivers.
Thousands of motorists are to receive letters from one South Wales petrol station after it was discovered they may have paid too much for their fuel.
Falling demand for new vehicles may account for a 46 per cent reduction in the manufacturer?s January 2009 deliveries.
Drivers travelling through key areas in the UK could find their journey times decreased as extra funding is allocated to a select group of local authorities.
The recession is causing many companies to reduce their travel expenses, according to a new survey.
A petrol station worker who tried to help a disabled driver fill up with petrol accidentally drove the car into the glass shop front, it has been reported.
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