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Honda has confirmed that the temporary appointment of Lee Wheeler as manager, corporate operations has been made permanent.

The entry deadline has been extended to November the 15th for the 2013 Fleet News Awards.

The Transport Committee is to conduct an inquiry into the work of the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA).

Manheim has announced the acquisition of Dealer Auction, the UK’s largest and electronic trade-to-trade vehicle remarketing channel, in an undisclosed multi-million pound deal.

Vauxhall has enhanced its finance deals across its commercial vehicle range. Supported by the manufacturer's dealer network and available on all models the new contract hire rates mean that the entire Vauxhall CV model range is more affordable.

Jaguar has launched an online-based company car tax calculator and car comparison tool to assist company car drivers and fleet managers in their purchase decision.

A report commissioned by insurer RSA, has found that road crashes caused by poor driver vision result in an estimated 2,900 casualties and cost £33 million per year.

Volkswagen is offering free winter checks at its van centres and authorised repairers for drivers of its commercial vehicles.

ePowerTrucks is offering Club Car low-speed passenger vehicles on leases measured in days rather than weeks, aimed to help more companies become familiar and comfortable with EVs, while also filling a market niche.

Employers are moving to make drivers of company vehicles more responsible for their condition in an attempt to minimise end-of-contract charges and reinforce residual values, reports GE Capital’s Fleet Services division.

On sale next Spring, the four-wheel drive Nissan GT-R.has received a round of enhancements aimed at subtly boosting the responsiveness of its 550PS 3.8-litre twin-turbocharged V6 engine while improving ride and handling at the same time.

Keith Allen has resigned as managing director of ALD Automotive UK after 13 years in charge of the business.

The number of deaths and serious injuries of vehicle occupants fell by 5% in the year ending June 2012, compared with the previous 12 months, according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.

In-Car Cleverness, a white label telematics product, aimed primarily at the contract hire and leasing sector, has been launched.

Bosch’s latest hybrid technology will be in action during the RAC Future Car Challenge on 3rd November, with a Mercedes-Benz E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid driven by Bosch UK president, Peter Fouquet.

Fleet managers are being urged to revisit company policies on drink-driving in response to a rise in fatalities.

Amalgamation intended to bring further fleet savings in the public sector.

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the announcement of the decision by the Department for Transport to overturn the proposed turning ban on heavy lorries using the Grade II-listed Cleveland Bridge in Bath.

Allianz Global Assistance launches exclusive protection for BMW and Mini owners against insurance premium rises.

A 17% increase in the use of the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform for service plan administration during the last 12 months is being reported by epyx.

The roads minister will be part of the RAC Foundation team aiming to win its class in the RAC Future Car Challenge on Saturday 3rd November.

Fleet management systems provider Fleetmatics has launched SageQuest in the UK.

Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services has drawn up a new fleet service charter, which sets out how it intends to meet and exceed business customer needs and expectations.

Manganese sales staff informed of redundancies by administrator.

Hundreds of thousands of so-called ‘pack cars’ are exaggerating the health of the new car market and posing a headache for fleets.

Europe makes a basket of new safety requirements into law for new types of motor vehicles comes into force.

One of the country’s biggest leasing companies has signalled its intent to grow market share in the small fleet sector after rebranding its offering.

The Energy Saving Trust urges UK fleet and vehicle managers to check vehicle tyres.

Pod Point has partnered with Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest fleet leasing company, in a deal that will allow Lex Autolease customers to install discounted electric vehicle charge points at the workplace or homes of its EV fleet car users at half the usual price.

The Premier League club recently took delivery of a pair of C-Zero models, Citroën’s 100% electric city car, adding to the existing vehicle fleet that Citroën provides as Official Car Supplier to Arsenal.