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With temperatures already dropping and forecasts for a colder-than-average winter, Allianz Global Assistance is urging UK motorists to get ahead of the game.

Fix Auto has added another two strategically-placed businesses to its network.

Eastbourne Car Auctions (ECA) has launched a mobile phone accessible website and is now utilising QR (Quick Response) Codes to enable potential buyers to track and research auction entries while on the move.

ARI Fleet has awarded ‘Garage of the Year’ to Washington MOT Centre in Washington, Tyne and Wear, ‘Going The Extra Mile’ to West Bromwich-based Ferdotti Motor Services and ‘100% Plus’ to New Duston Garage in Northampton.

The Ministry of Justice’s (MoJ’s) fixed recoverable costs (FRC) consultation represents a fundamental challenge to the rights of accident victims, with the likely outcome being to their detriment, says the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS).

TRG Vehicle Hire (TRG) has appointed Stuart Riddick to the role of operations director. He will run the company’s existing three sites in Tolworth, Epsom and Croydon, and will support the planned accelerated growth of the business in 2013 and beyond.

Coperforma, an NHS provider and long-term partner of Magenta Technology, has announced the results of its efforts in transforming NHS patient transportation services with its scheduling solution.

Switching from diesel to gas, reducing rolling resistance and aerodynamic drag and introducing more hybrid and electric vehicles are identified as key opportunities for further cutting carbon and improving efficiency in the road freight sector, research suggests.

Navman Wireless has joined the FSDF (formerly the Cold Storage and Distribution Federation) as an associate member.

Research results have revealed how new eyecare legislation is needed to make employees safer on the roads.

TeleFOT Consortium has revealed the outcome of a four-year study which focused on the assessment of the impacts of driver support functions provided by smartphones, navigators and other in-vehicle aftermarket and nomadic devices on the driving task and driver behaviour.

Covéa Insurance has added Fix Auto to its approved repairer network following a 12-month trial.

Dutch leasing company Athlon Car Lease has selected the e-procurement platform Leaselink from Ebbon-Dacs to fully automate its car ordering and delivery processes, and move them online.

Frank Harvey has been appointed head of the RMI’s National Association of Bodyshops (NAB) with effect from January, 2013.

Technology entrepreneur Martin Port has launched BigChange, which aims to bring mobile apps into the mainstream for transport, fleet and field service operators.

Ogilvie Fleet - Britain’s fastest growing privately-owned contract hire and leasing company over the past decade, according to FN50 research - is expecting further expansion in 2013.

The BBC has investigated some sleep issues causing problems for people across the UK in ‘Goodnight Britain’, screened last week.

Entries are being invited for an awards programme for women working in transport and logistics.

Honda (UK) has joined forces with CAP and launched an online used car valuation tool, allowing owners of any UK registered car to obtain a valuation within seconds.

ALD Automotive has announced the results of research undertaken to illustrate how businesses can achieve significant savings with their annual fuel bill by encouraging their employees to drive in a more fuel efficient manner, thereby boosting a vehicle’s MPG performance.

Motorists need to be having regular eyesight checks, says Simon Elstow, head of training at driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive.

With the Fleet Van Awards edging ever nearer, we reveal the companies in the running for honours.

Work-related road safety campaign continues after its Government grant is axed.

Half of fleet managers believe their drivers are ignoring bad weather warnings when they need to reach a destination, according to research from Autoglass.

Plugged-in Places on target for 8,500 charging points despite slow take-up of electric vehicles.

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) is urging the government to create a strategy for older drivers in light of recent research.

Prompted by rapid expansion and increased staff numbers in the UK and EMEA technology company Telogis is moving offices.

A recent initiative from salary sacrifice car specialist, Tusker, called StopGap Cars, which is designed to keep its drivers mobile while they await delivery of their new car, has proved to be a resounding success after almost six months, according to the company.

Masternaut telematics now offers drivers access to instant feedback on performance and driving style combined with real-time audible coaching.

Ahead of the Chancellor of the Exchequers’ Autumn Statement, the UK automotive industry has identified vehicle taxation as a key issue.