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Halfords Autocentres has announced that BEN, the automotive industry charity will become its long-term partner; a move that will see over 1,800 of the business’ employees helping to raise vital funds which will enable BEN to continue its work in the automotive community.

Experts in addressing driver needs using mobile technology, Driverconnex has appointed a new commercial director.

Fix Auto UK’s presence inside the M25 has been strengthened with the signing of North-East London-based LRM Accident Repair Centre, which becomes Fix Auto Hainault with immediate effect.

Seat will be attending Company Car in Action 2013 with no less than nine new cars, as the Spanish brand looks to demonstrate why it’s enjoying tremendous growth in the fleet sector.

With good quality used stock still at a premium, BCA is expecting a massive turnout for a special LeasePlan Ready to Retail sale taking place at BCA Nottingham on Friday 14th June starting at 12 Noon.

Nissan has announced that its new Micra will be at Company Car in Action on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12.

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that the headline average monthly used car value in May recovered sharply from the fall recorded in April, rising by more than 8% to above £7,000, with year-on-year values up by over 15%. However, BCA also reports that demand from professional buyers remains patchy with interest focusing around the best retail-ready examples in the used car market.

Fruit and vegetable wholesaler IA Harris hopes to have converted all of its fleet to Mercedes Benz Sprinters by the end of the year.

Businesses could give their company car drivers a welcome pay boost by encouraging them to opt for an ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV).

SageQuest has launched a web-based GPS tracking system created with larger fleets in mind.