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Congestion costs Britain’s economy more than £4.3 billion or approximately £491 per car commuting household, according to a new report by INRIX and the Centre for Economics and Business Research.

Car parts distributor Andrew Page has made Michelin its first choice tyre fitment after trials showed Michelin tyres lasted significantly longer than other premium brands.

Prohire, which operates a fleet of more than 2,000 commercial vehicles, has introduced Jaama’s Key2 leasing and vehicle management system.

CitySprint has acquired all the same day, UK overnight and International services from Eagle Express Worldwide Couriers.

Honda has outlined the technology that will power future low- and zero-emission models, but remains committed to developing diesel engines for European customers.

Mercedes-Benz will move one step closer to producing a car that won’t need a driver with its next-generation S-Class.

But fitting emergency braking as an option will not lower insurance group rating

Nationwide’s ratings have risen at online review site, Review Centre, reaching a new high of 4.3 stars (from a maximum 5 stars).

Staff at BCA nationwide joined in during National BEN Week earlier this year, and over £5,000 was raised for the automotive industry charity.

International law firm DAC Beachcroft and Innovation Group have joined forces to offer an extended motor claims handling service.

Pricing for Fiat’s new 500Lhas been announced by Fiat Group Automobiles UK.

The Safe Road Trains for the Environment (SARTRE) project has shown it is technically feasible for a lead truck to control a convoy of vehicles driving behind it using wireless technology.

TR Fleet has confirmed it has secured a £300,000 investment from venture finance company, Midven.

Two ambulance transport operations covering the south west of England are to merge to create another public sector ‘super fleet’.

Three out of five drivers have no knowledge or only a basic grasp of the Government’s CO2-based company car tax. Leasedrive conducted the research on behalf of a customer which was considering reviewing its manufacturer policy.

Iveco and TNT Express Italy have signed a contract for the delivery of 115 Daily Natural Power vehicles by 2013.

A dramatic shift in focus is needed to improve the uptake of electric vehicles, according to Ian Hobday, chief executive officer at GoinGreen.

Richard Hoggart, managing director of DSG Financial Services, is asking his fellow motor finance brokers to join him in a charity challenge in 2013 to raise funds for BEN.

Hundreds of company car and van drivers are killed every year, yet bad practice is putting many more at risk, research suggests.

UK new car registrations rose 11.3% to 149,191 units in November on the back on increased private demand.

TomTom has introduced a new traffic information service, which can detect traffic jams five times more accurately than previous versions.

The battle to win tyre business from fleets and leasing companies is intensifying after another ambitious provider outlined its strategy for securing market share.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has showed its support for a charity cycle challenge in memory of Elliot Granger organised by his parents Louise and Simon Granger.

Suzuki has announced the facelifted Grand Vitara range will be due to start arriving from December 2012.

Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September, the Juke Nismo will go on sale in the UK in January 2013 with first deliveries set for March.

BMW's next coupé will be called the 4 Series and replace the outfoing 3 Series Coupé.

Laurence Trif has been appointed as Arval’s new marketing director with responsibility for both strategic and operational marketing at group level.

Neil Broad is appointed general manager Toyota Fleet, replacing Ewan Shepherd who is promoted to general manager sales operations.

Average used car values fall in November, in line with expected seasonal changes.

Fleet, leasing and rental management software supplier Jaama has expanded its software development team with the appointment of Chantelle McCalla.