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Transport Direct

www.transportdirect.info

Department for Transport website that lets you plan journeys by car, rail, air and coach. Also offers live transport information and compares the 'carbon footprint' for each method.

Energy Saving Trust

www.energysavingtrust.co.uk/fleet

An extensive resource for fleet managers needing advice and guidance on running a more efficient fleet. Includes a travel planning facility, fleet consultancy and savings calculator.

Vehicle Excise Duty

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/OwningAVehicle/HowToTaxYourVehicle/DG_172916

Full details of applicable Vehicle Excise Duty rates, including the reforms announced in the pre-budget report on November 24 2008.

Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs

www.hmrc.gov.uk

Advice on the latest tax legislation, news and advice from the Government department.

Transport for London Congestion Charge

www.cclondon.com

If you need to travel in London by car, this website provides news and information on the London Congestion Charge and online payment and allows you to register for payment by SMS text message.

Traffic information

www.traffic-england.com

www.trafficscotland.org

www.traffic-wales.com

www.trafficwatchni.com

Live traffic and roadworks information supplied by the Highways Agency in England, Scotland and Wales, and by the Northern Ireland Roads Service.

Vehicle Certification Agency car fuel data

www.vcacarfueldata.org.uk

The official resource allowing you to search for specific vehicles by type, CO2 emissions, VED liability, fuel type, fuel consumption, running costs and company car Benefit in Kind tax banding.

Met Office

www.metoffice.gov.uk

Up to the minute weather information to allow you to plan your journey. Also offers help and assistance on how to react to climate change issues and how to plan for a greener future.

Act on CO2

www.actonco2.co.uk

Developed by the DfT, the site offers advice on acquiring lower emitting cars with a vehicle CO2 ranking put together with What Car? magazine. Also offers a CO2- saving calculator and tips on efficient driving.

Fleet News FN50

www.fn50.com

A comprehensive annual survey of the leasing industry, containing industry news, developments and advice. Undertaken by Fleet News, the FN50 covers the 50 largest leasing companies in the UK.