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Paragon Group has announced the acquisition of Stobart Vehicle Services from Stobart Group, which will be rebranded as Paragon Vehicle Services, and the appointment of Mike Pilkington to managing director of Paragon Automotive.

Npower has announced its sponsorship of British motoring journalist and television presenter, Jonny Smith’s mission to create Europe’s fastest street legal electric vehicle (EV).

The Hyundai new generation Santa Fe has been named as the safest car in its class assessed by Euro NCAP during 2012.

Kier has awarded an eight-year contract for a new fleet of refuse and cleansing vehicles together with maintenance services to Specialist Fleet Services (SFS).

Europcar has announced the addition of BMW to the Prestige fleet for the very first time.

Depreciation on Duster over three years/60,000 miles up to £3,260 less than pricier SUV rivals, according to CAP.

Companies outline future shared development in greener technology following a 2011 agreement for BMW to supply Toyota with diesel engines in new products.

Charge Your Car and its partner company, Zero Carbon Futures have announced they are to enter into an agreement with Chargemaster Plc.

Total Accident Management has announced its latest contract win delivering services for Adept Vehicle Management (AVM) from this month.

Manheim has rolled out a vehicle grading system for physical and online auctions in line with recent National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) guidelines.

Addison Lee has launched a new benchmark for excellence in minicab driving, as thirty-five of the company’s brightest recruits become the first to graduate with the Addison Lee Diploma.

The number of dedicated in-house fleet managers has fallen by half, according to research released by leasing and fleet management company Alphabet.

Mike Belcher, head of sales, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, asks why companies ignore the grey fleet.

Michael Pace, partner and head of motor law and PI team, Andrew & CO LLP, on the confusion over driving licences.

Big spenders were still out in force in the used car market last year despite the tough economic conditions, according to new data on the most valuable cars sold in 2012 by British Car Auctions (BCA).

Tusker has been shortlisted for sales team of the year in the British Excellence in Sales and Marketing Awards, organised by the Institute of Sales & Marketing Management.

SMA is launching a smartphone application which will allow trade buyers to bid for SMA online stock, see the vehicles in the live sales, listen to important auctioneer announcements and hear bids as they join an online SMA auction.

We preview all the new cars and vans of 2013 that fleets need to know about in our launch guide guide.

LeasePlan has appointed Matt Schembri as marketing manager for the UK brand.

Europcar has been rewarded in the ground transportation category in the 2013 Business Travel Awards.

Work is well underway on Fix Auto’s latest repair centre right under the shadow of the Twickenham stadium.

BCA has been awarded a two year solus contract renewal to deliver vehicle remarketing services to Kia, following a tendering process.

Interactive Fleet Management (IFM) has published a guide advising companies on electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid electric vehicles (HEVs).

Businesses that switch to electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles could reduce their fleet fuel costs by 75%, a report suggests.

Public sector fleets to share best practice and discuss challenges in Leeds.

Software provider NetDespatch has helped fine wine merchant Tanners Wines streamline its order fulfilment through integration and money saving automation.

Ford has announced prices for a two-model Fiesta ST line-up at £16,995 and £17,995 on the road.

A specially-equipped MG6 GT is helping FastAid volunteers in the West Midlands to respond to life-threatening incidents.

Nissan has cut £2,500 off the price of a Leaf as part of a strategy to boost sales in key markets of Japan, Europe and North America.

Vehicle safety organisation reveals the sex best performing cars tested in 2012.