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Seat has confirmed the entry price for the new Toledo range.

The Beetle Cabriolet will make its world debut at the Los Angeles Motor Show on 28 November and is due to go on sale in the UK in spring 2013.

The Honda Civic has received an award from the Women’s World Car of the Year committee.

The Mercedes-Benz ML 350 BlueTEC Sport has triumphed in the 2013 Towcar of the Year Awards, winning its category.

The C3 VTR+ and C3 Picasso VTR+ are now available with 2 years’ 0% APR representative finance and 2 years’ free insurance.

In response to customer demand, Isuzu UK has launched a new audio, navigation and communication upgrade pack for the all-new Isuzu D-Max pick-up, designed to appeal to trade and recreational users alike.

Hyundai is this week offering media and the public the chance to drive its ix35 Fuel Cell, as the European Hydrogen Road Tour passes through the UK.

Caterham Cars has developed its most extreme race-ready Seven to date – the Superlight R600.

Specialist handlers of fine art, antiques and furniture, Williams & Hill Forwarding Ltd., has taken delivery of the first Renault to join its 16-strong fleet of Mercedes and MAN.

Audi e-ethanol and Audi e-diesel are produced by combining salt or waste water with waste CO2, sunlight and special microorganisms.

VOSA has announced that the MOT certificate must now record the mileage of a vehicle for the current test, as well as the mileage recorded on the last three certificates.

ECO Stars, the government-backed green fleet recognition scheme in Mid Devon, has expanded to include taxi and private hire vehicle operators.

UK insurance research centre devises new standards for test procedures and equipment as car manufacturers introduce Autonomous Emergency Braking(AEB) systems.

Avis Budget Group has appointed Troy Warfield to the position of group commercial director for Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).

AA DriveTech, the post-test driver training arm of the AA, has acquired Chesterfield-based driver training specialists Peak Performance for an undisclosed sum.

Van Monster has appointed three new recruits to its Leicester depot following a period of restructure.

Fleet200 companies set out their expectations in major industry survey.

Citroën UK achieved record sale volume and turnover figures in a special Super Sale staged at BCA Bridgwater on Friday 7th September.

From launch, the Golf will be available in the UK in three trim levels: S, SE and GT.

An influential ‘think tank’ is proposing replacing vehicle excise duty (VED) with a one-off charge on new cars based on CO2 emissions, which would be included in benefit-in-kind (BIK) calculations for company cars.

A new trim level has joined the X-Trail range, bringing sporty looks and new levels of standard equipment to Nissan’s popular 4x4.

Volkswagen has added a new trim level to its Tiguan line-up, the R-Line, which adds a number of sporty styling touches.

With almost 70,000 orders to date in Western Europe, the A-Class has become Mercedes-Benz’s most successful launch ever.

Over recent years diesel has dominated fleet new car sales, but petrol is due a comeback according to Mitsubishi managing director, Lance Bradley.

More than 300 Subaru Imprezas will gather in Banbury on Sunday to celebrate the 20th anniversary of a car which brought supercar performance to the masses and became an icon on the rally stage, making world champions of Colin McRae and Richard Burns.

Renault has entered four vehicles in this year's annual RAC Future Car Challenge taking place on 3 November – joining Vauxhall and Jaguar as major manufacturers supporting the event.

The VAT free campaign is now extended until December 31st for all Splash and Swift models except Sport.

A 20% year-on-year increase in sales among independent used car dealers is prompting RAC Warranty to launch a search for new agents during September and October.

A partnership between the police and the motor finance sector has helped to recover over 1,500 cars fraudulently obtained on car finance, saving finance companies millions of pounds and delivering significant savings for consumers.

In November, the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) celebrates 20 years since its foundation.