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Fleets are being urged to future-proof choice lists so they don’t lose out when new tax policies are announced.

Fleets have now purchased and installed over 2,000 units of the Lightfoot driver behaviour system.

BMW is planning to expand its X range of vehicles following the unveiling of the X4 concept.

Jaguar Land Rover UK has reported its highest sales month ever in March, selling 17,773 vehicles in the UK, compared to 14,789 in March 2012 - an increase of 20%.

Brake is encouraging fleet operators and suppliers to book now to attend its annual Fleet Safety Conference at the St John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham, on Thursday, June 13.

Nissan is celebrating again this March after breaking sales records set last year.

Nissan will be showcasing two new vehicles at the 13th annual Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC Birmingham.

Although the economic climate continues to bite, demand for retail ready de-fleeted cars is still strong, according to Manheim’s latest market report of the wholesale vehicle market.

Kia set a new record for sales in the UK during March with 12,608 vehicles delivered to customers, helping the brand to its best first quarter result since the height of the Government's scrappage scheme in 2010.

Average LCV values continued to rise in March, with new record values set for fleet and lease and dealer part-exchange vans, according to BCA.

Tusker reduced its carbon footprint by 9.4% in 2012 through greater use of greener company cars, increased car sharing and web conferencing and more efficient use of energy at its head office, as it maintained the carbon neutral status it first achieved in 2010.

The 2013 Fleet Manufacturer of the Year, BMW, will be at Company Car in Action, Millbrook, on June 11-12.

Mercedes-Benz is debuting five new vehicles at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show.

Our dedicated section is to help you keep up-to-date with all the latest news, unveilings and concepts from the event.

Citroën will be showing its new Berlingo Electrique van at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show. This 100% electric van builds upon Citroën’s experience of electric LCVs in the UK, which was gained with the first generation Berlingo Electrique launched in 1998.

The 5,400sq ft Ford stand will have more than 15 vehicles on display, including the new Ford Transit Custom, the new Ford Transit Connect, the new Ford Transit – with more detail on the all-new Ford Transit Courier to come at the show.

Norfolk Fire Service has just become the new owner of a Chevrolet Volt as part of its initiative to reduce its own environmental impact.

Europcar is unveiling its new branding as it goes onto 250 Peugeot Partner Vans.

Exhibits on the Fiat Professional stand include UK debuts for the new Fiorino Crew Van, Scudo Crew Van and Ducato Tipper.

Fleet registrations were up by almost 4% in March at 190,507 units compared to the same month a year ago, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A smartphone app to track the fuel efficiency of cars using GPS has been created for UK drivers by the Energy Saving Trust Scotland.

The family-owned business has signed a four-year sole supply contract hire with maintenance deal with Ogilvie Fleet.

Bellshill-based FUELlink Systems is using an equity investment from UK Steel Enterprise (UKSE) to push ahead with developing new technologies.

Vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval has called upon its longstanding relationship with Energy Saving Trust (EST) to promote and deliver environmental awareness training to employees so that they are better placed to advise customers.

As part of the company's commitment to enhancing its overall legal compliance and road risk management programme, London-based company trg Logistics has appointed Lee Williamson to the newly created position of road risk manager based out of the company’s new head office in Epsom.

The Driving Standards Agency has published its business plan for 2013/15 that sets out the agency’s priorities and objectives for the next two years.

Experts at independent automotive information experts CAP have today called on Renault to "give some great electric cars a real chance" in the company car market.

The ECO Stars (Efficient and Cleaner Operations) Fleet Recognition Scheme, helps Falkirk’s HGV, LGV, bus and coach fleet operators gain recognition for their commitment to improving efficiency, reducing fuel consumption and reducing emissions – all helping to improve local air quality.

Roger Woodward, managing director, CD Auction Group, on why lease extensions should be off the agenda.

Tony Rand, managing director, Vamco, on the action the accident management industry needs to take now.