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AutoRestore has announced its acquisition of ADR Group, the Midlands-based accident repair centre network, to create a new fixed and mobile repair business.

Nissan has announced the appointment of Jon Pollock to corporate sales director.

Subaru has announced that the new Subaru Forester will go on sale in the UK from summer 2013.

More than 400 4x4 vehicles took to the halls at Manheim Bruntingthorpe earlier this month for the first ever BMW 4x4 auction.

The 2014 Chevrolet Spark EV has been introduced ahead of the Los Angeles International Auto Show and will be priced under $25,000 with tax incentives.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) with no change to either petrol or diesel rates.

Increasing road casualty figures put focus on accident prevention technology.

There can be benefits in allowing more obscure vehicles on to option lists.

Rental companies fail to deliver on key requirements, writes Mark Cartwright, head of LCVs, Freight Transport Association.

Towergate Insurance has announced that it has entered into a three-year agreement with RAC to provide commercial motor and small business products under the RAC brand.

Chevin Fleet Solutions has unveiled the latest addition to its product range, The Management Reporting Suite (MRS), at the Fleet Forum and Awards.

Following two cases of high volume fuel theft in November alone, The Fuelcard Company is warning hauliers and transport operators to be extra vigilant against thieves.

Research reveals confusion among companies over eyesight responsibilities.

New venture aims to capitalise on 'gap in the market' for online remarketing.

Derwent Fleet Management (DFM), which manages 4,000 vehicles on behalf of 40 NHS trust fleets throughout the UK, has selected a newly launched fleet management software system from Mycompanyfleet to improve efficiencies and reduce costs on its managed fleet operation.

Europcar has launched a new service, 3 Advantage, that offers vehicle hire for a minimum period of three months, which can be extended in 1 month periods up to 6 months to suit business needs.

Many of the resulting environmental problems can be addressed by stepping up efforts to meet new EU targets, according to the latest report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).

Alliance Asset Management has become the first fleet service provider to add models from Chinese motor manufacturer Great Wall to its vehicle operation.

The expansion of SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s Leeds Centre is nearing completion, with a further £750,000 investment scheduled for the New Year.

Continuing over twenty years of cooperation between the Hungarian Government and Magyar Suzuki Corporation (MSC), the parties signed a strategic partnership agreement for cooperation to strengthen the existing economic bonds and promote sustainable and steady operation.

Technology will enable Zenith to tailor payments to individual vehicles and fleets.

But HMRC warns Total People case will not result in a cash windfall for fleets.

MotorTrade, Arval’s international e-commerce platform for used car sales exceeded the 200,000 mark at the end of September 2012.

A recent survey by The Association of British Insurers (ABI) reveals that more than three in four people believe there should be restrictions on young drivers after they pass their test.

‘Crash for Cash’ fraudsters are costing nearly £400 million every year, according to a new report published by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB).

Motorists and hauliers will benefit from increased capacity on England's motorways by spring 2015 thanks to the acceleration of three upgrades, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

Cardinus Risk Management is adding a new tool that measures the overall safety climate within an organisation, to its product portfolio.

Navman Wireless will be giving away a Kindle Fire HD in a new photo competition.

Bosses at the born-again sports car firm are banking on fleet operators playing a pivotal role in a dramatic plan to ramp up sales.

SMA Vehicle Remarketing has announced growth of their own transport fleet with the addition of 20 new road transporters, to ensure timely collection and distribution of vehicles across the UK.