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A milestone has been reached this week with one third of all new cars (33.3%) in Q4 2012 now having digital radio as standard, according to CAP/SMMT.

Athlon Car Lease has implemented Sofico’s Miles software system in two countries – Spain and Italy – ahead of a wider European roll-out during the next two years.

The number of new cars bought on finance continues to grow strongly, largely due to the deals offered by lenders in car showrooms, according to FLA statistics.

Honda and BCA are partnering throughout 2013 to deliver an appraisal training programme for the Honda dealer network.

The first pictures of the Lexus IS have released ahead of the car's world debut at the Detroit Motor show.

jobco-op automotive says that both employers and candidates are becoming more comfortable with the use of such technology and are starting to recognise the advantages that it brings.

Kia Motors starting the New Year with a focus on what its customers think about their cars, in a full marketing campaign that looks to further enhance the public perception of the Kia brand.

Zenith is predicting that 2013 will be another strong year for salary sacrifice car schemes, having seen its salary sacrifice fleet grow by 70% last year.

Dealers need to adapt their online technology as more customers are now accessing websites on different devices and platforms, according to motor industry technology provider iVendi.

The first all-new Ford Transit Custom sold in the UK has been put to work by a high-tech window cleaning service.

Steve Catlin, formerly Vauxhall’s national retail sales manager has been promoted to retail sales director, reporting directly to chairman and managing director, Duncan Aldred.

TR Fleet has appointed Jo Ewen as commercial director after a career of more than 20 years in the automotive industry.

TyreSafe is advising motorists to make tyre safety a higher priority than ever with weather data suggesting that the frequency of extreme rainfall in the UK may be increasing.

The Highways Agency has been criticised over its decision to close lay-bys used by trucks on the A2, with effect from Monday 7th January 2013.

Hyundai is only planning to sell 700 more cars in 2013 than it did last year in the UK as president and chief executive officer Tony Whitehorn is faced with a shortage of supply.

Councils in England made over £411 million in parking charges last year (2011/12) - an increase of 14.9 per cent - according to research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists.

The recent National Windscreen’s sales conference held in Bristol reviewed a series of high-profile contract wins during 2012 including Brit Insurance, Chubb Insurance, Lex Autolease, Tesco Underwriting and Zurich Insurance.

Dave Crinson, sales manager, car fleets UK and ROI, Michelin, says fleets can't afford to factor in cold weather tyres.

British software firm OBD Experts has announced its software is being used in a new product from navigation technology giant TomTom.

Morgan Sindall Group, a UK construction and regeneration business, has partnered with Northgate Vehicle Hire to reduce capital outlay for its 1,000-plus fleet of commercial vehicles.

A new 2.0-litre diesel engine offers improved efficiency and lower CO2 emissions in SsangYong's seven-seat Rodius.

Plans to offer practical driving tests from branches of Halfords were given the go ahead today by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

Subaru UK has taken the decision to change its aftercare programme on new cars, in response to feedback from dealers and customers.

Kia Motors (UK) Limited has set a new record sales total with 66,629 cars delivered to customers during 2012 – compared to 53,615 in 2011 - and is aiming to continue that performance by selling 70,000 units in 2013.

Commercial vehicle registrations are down 5.9% in 2012 to 285,343 units, December declined 15.8% to 19,384.

Nissan has launched a new addition to the Qashqai range – the 360 which sits between the Acenta and Tekna trims, replacing the n-tec+ but offering more equipment for the same £19,945 starting price.

A study conducted by Frost & Sullivan on the carsharing market in 2011, tracked abnormal growth in the number of cars being sold to car sharing fleets and a rise in membership in these carsharing clubs.

CAP Automotive has appointed Adrian Rushmore to the role of operations director as part of its drive for growth.

Fleet registrations increase in 2012, but sales to small businesses show a decline in the best year for car sales since the start of the recession.

The business travel division of Dawson & Sanderson has selected Corporate Vehicle Rentals (CVR) to provide short term hire vehicles for its portfolio of 200-plus corporate clients.