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Congested local roads, key points in the strategic road network and rail electrification schemes are set to benefit from funding, says the Department for Transport (DfT).

Nissan has further underlined its position as the leader in the electric car market by clocking up the 3,000th sale of the all-electric Nissan Leaf in the UK.

During November, the average value of used cars sold at auction across the board increased 4.1% from £5,199 to £5,413, while the total volume of sales dropped 11.8% from 107,678 units to 94,957 units, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA).

Seat has appointed Peter McDonald as head of fleet and business sales.

The Jeep Patriot has taken first place in Glass’s league of fastest selling cars for November, taking an average of 25.6 days to sell.

As average used car values have surged to record levels during 2013, BCA suggests next year could bring more of the same in the used car market as the availability of retail quality used cars is likely to remain limited.

Toyota Fleet Services has signed a deal with GMB that will see it supply more than 250 Auris Hybrid hatchback and Touring Sports estate models, replacing Toyota Prius hybrids on the union’s fleet.

The Retail Automotive Alliance Ltd (RAA) has confirmed a new deal with Manheim for the remarketing of more than 25,000 vehicles annually.

The majority (80%) of supply chain managers do not see their supply chain as an enabler of business strategies within their organisation, according to a recent survey.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced the return of the Van Excellence conferences in 2014, on Tuesday April 8, in Elstree, London, and Thursday, April 10, in Manchester.