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Toyota has launched Rewarding Recycling to ensure that end-of-life vehicle recycling is carried out to the highest environmental standards and in line with legal requirements.

The all-new Volvo V40 will be given a lower insurance rating following extensive testing of the model's City Safety technology at the industry research centre in Thatcham.

Kia is deliberating whether to take only the seven-seat option when the new Carens is launched next year.

New figures from British Car Auctions reveal that only 3% of motorists whose vehicles were damaged while parked had been left any contact details from the other party.

Devising the strategy and tactics to achieve Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) growth aspirations in fleet falls to head of corporate sales Jon Wackett.

Infiniti has shrugged aside concerns over next year’s reduction in the CO2 threshold related to capital allowance and lease rental restrictions.

The shortage of good quality used cars in the wholesale market is likely to ease in the final quarter of the year, but not by as much as some are expecting, says CD Auction Group.

Employees offered a company car or a cash alternative should focus on the ‘true value’ of a company car, according to a tax expert.

Road safety charity Brake has welcomed news that the number of speed cameras is expected to rise.

John Lewis, chief executive, BVRLA, on the future of rental.

Fuel prices are on the rise again. As the recession continues, is it time for the Government to act?

The Leasing Foundation is pleased to announce new governors who join the existing group of leaders in leasing and asset finance.

E-Training World has extended its portfolio with a new system for minibus drivers.

Energy Saving Trust is urging fleet managers to consider using fuel cards in a bid to reduce their motoring spend – while reassuring firms this does not automatically mean providing free private fuel to drivers.

ATS Euromaster says fleet customers have already placed 80 per cent more forward orders for cold weather tyres for winter 2012/13 compared to last year.

The entry deadline for this year's Fleet Van Awards is October the 8th.

Continental has launched its latest winter tyre, the ContiWinterContact TS850 suitable for a wide range of cars from compact, to mid size.

High performance Civic Type R and Civic estate variant will be built at Honda's Swindon factory.

A new Land Rover Discovery model will become available exclusively to the UK for 2013, along with a special Black option pack.

Insurance telematics will become the 'norm' within the next five years, according to one of the country’s biggest providers.

The Government says it is still considering the merits of increasing the motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph, despite reports that a U-turn could be in the offing.

The Outlander is the first car to be designed by Mitsubishi from the outset for internal combustion engines and plug-in hybrid EV technology combined.

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has decided it’s time to review their policy on senior drivers and remove the upper age limit for rental.

Skoda is looking to increase sales to Motability customers to boost its sales in feet next year.

Kia has set up a team to focus on improving customer service for both retail and fleet customers. The initiative will form a key part of its strategy for 2013.

Infiniti is already preparing the ground for the launch of the G model towards the end of 2013 – its most important car to date in the fleet sector.

The Chancellor of the Exchequer’s decision to lower the lease rental restriction/capital allowance threshold from 160g/km to 130g/km has been heavily criticised by Jaguar Land Rover.

Lexus widens the appeal of full hybrid CT 200h luxury compact hatchback with an increased model range and new equipment features.

With effect from 1st October, the entire Perodua Myvi range will be available through the Motability Car Scheme with no advance payment.

BMW has begun contacting its large corporate clients to remedy security failings which have left some of its vehicles susceptible to theft.