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The full specification and pricing for the new generation seven-seat GL-Class has been released ahead of starting production in January 2013, with two models announced – the GL 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport and, for the first time, the GL 63 AMG.

Mazda has revised the line-up for its MX-5 sportscar by introducing upgraded models with a fresh face, new pedestrian-friendly bonnet, satellite navigation system, side airbags and climate control air-conditioning.

The SageQuest system solves bigger problems in smarter ways for companies who need to be able to choose where and how to focus their field operations and need a system that can support more complex needs.

British Car Auctions (BCA) has released new data showing that 4x4 values rose sharply in October, climbing by 16% as the first signs of winter appeared.

A package of tough measures to crack down on drink drivers has been unveiled by road safety minister Stephen Hammond.

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) is to partner the Future Drive Motor Show next year, which runs from May 5-12, 2013, at London’s ExCeL.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has questioned Transport for London’s (TfL) plans to lower the emissions threshold for the congestion charge discount from 100g/km to 75g/km.

CAP Monitor has announced strong residual value predictions for this fourth-generation Honda CR-V.

Grimsby Dial-A-Ride, an independent charity that transports over 60,000 disabled and elderly people across North East Lincolnshire every year, has installed vehicle tracking systems from CMS SupaTrak into its fleet of mini-buses.

Honda corporate sales team has secured the first fleet deal for the new 1.6-litre diesel Civic. The Co'dair Group, an Essex-based design and publicity agency, has ordered 18 of the cars, replacing its entire fleet.

Drivers are at risk on 40% of Britain’s roads due to fading road markings in austerity Britain, claims Jim Fitzpatrick, shadow road safety minister.

The Asda company car fleet has grown rapidly by 76% over the last 2 years, following a shift from employees taking a cash allowance to entering the company car scheme.

Research released by British Gas reveals a predicted boom in the take up of electric cars in London, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Epsom and Brighton.

The Transport Committee is to hold an inquiry into the effectiveness of legislation relating to transport for disabled people.

FTA tells MPs a fuel duty cut could throw businesses a lifeline and jump start the economy in a presentation at Westminster.

Former Wolseley indirect procurement manager, Julie Farey, is joining Pendragon Contracts as business capture manager.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is looking to boost the performance of more than 600 specialist vehicles used for waste management, street cleaning and highway maintenance with a new tracking system.

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has published its first Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) market report.

Europcar continues to invest in the quality of its prestige fleet with the addition of the Mini Countryman.

Manheim Remarketing has been awarded the international ISO 14001 Environmental Management Standard, making it the first of the UK’s ‘big three’ remarketing businesses to have successfully completed the comprehensive audit process.

An omajority of UK drivers (84%) believe that electric cars are at least as safe as a typical combustion car, new research shows.

Chartered Insurance Institute (CII) members are pushing for a thorough analysis of the effect speed awareness courses have on driver safety and how they should influence the premiums insurance companies charge motorists.

The Auto Body Professionals(ABP) Club has appointed Peter Roberts, the former chief executive of Thatcham, as director of strategic development.

IFC Fleet Outsourcing has chosen Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres as its single point of contact accident repair service nationwide.

Research reveals the rising cost of car ownership is forcing a new approach to mobility: almost two-thirds of UK drivers admit that they have changed their motoring habits in light of the recession and rising fuel costs, and 30% of motorists now only use their car for essential trips.

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has announced the appointment of two new team members as it grows its vehicle auction business based in Lancing, West Sussex.

Auto Windscreens technicians Steve Abrahams and Mark Blaylock fought off stiff competition from the best in the country to take both gold and silver at the UK Master Fitter final.

Telsis has chosen national Road Safety Week to partner with road safety charity Brake and to launch a new system that could enable fleet managers to enforce phone use policy.

The average price of a used car in Britain has fallen by 1.5% in the last 3 months to £8,492 according to new car market statistics from Adzuna.co.uk.

West Yorkshire Police walked away with the headline Motorvate member of the year trophy at the Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero awards last night (November 20).