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Figures released by the Department for Transport (DfT) confirm that 1,901 people were killed in road accidents in 2011, an increase of 3% on 2010 figures.

Infiniti says its concept electric vehicle, the LE Concept, is “probably 80%” of the production car which will come to market in 2014.

The all-new larger Octavia will be unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in March, going on sale later than month.

Accident management company Easi-Drive is launching a new website to support its community giving fund, 'wheelsforgood'.

Fleet management specialist CLM has appointed Simon Cotton, 49, as its new head of account management, responsible for overseeing and managing new and existing client relationships.

Citroën’s C-Zero has become the first standard electric car to drive around the world.

ALD Automotive has announced that Soil Machine Dynamics (SMD) has appointed ALD Automotive to provide a salary sacrifice car scheme as part of its flexible staff benefits scheme.

The Nissan Terra SUV concept combines a 4x4 fuel-cell electric powertrain and an athletic exterior.

Renault's new small car unveiled in hatchback and estate variants, with turbo power for new Renaultsport model.

Estate version of Mazda's new upper-medium car unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.

Fleet sales professional Dave McDonna has joined the Leasedrive Group as business development manager.

Volkswagen has unveiled an ultra-efficient version of the seventh-generation Golf, alongside a GTI concept.

Paris unveiling comes with £11,255-£14,000 price tag announcement for Vauxhall's new small car.

The Driver and Vehicle Licencing Agency (DVLA) and the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) have today launched a vehicle recovery scheme.

Aston Barclay’s Leeds has cemented its position as an established venue for fleet car auction sales - less than four months after it opened its doors for business.

Roadster will take Jaguar into a new sector with a choice of V6 or V8 power.

KeeResources has developed a bespoke new online car comparison solution for Citroën UK. The comparator is tailored to the differing requirements of the private motorist, company car driver or fleet manager.

Mazda's new-generation flagship Mazda6 is to go on sale in the UK in Saloon and Tourer versions in January next year following it's unveiling at the Paris Motor Show today September.

RoSPA has issued a call for papers for its Road Safety Seminar 2013, which will examine the potential of new and emerging methods to deliver cost-effective road safety programmes, including social media, black box monitoring and public health initiatives.

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has expanded its nationwide network by opening a new branch in Newport.

Only 3% of motorists whose vehicles were damaged while parked had been left any contact details from the other party, according to research.

A smartphone accessible driver benefit-in-kind tax calculator has been specially developed for Ogilvie Fleet - and access is open to everyone not simply existing customers.

Suzuki's new S-Cross concept car heralds new crossover model that will strengthen the brand's presence in the fleet sector.

Vauxhall Special Vehicles is showcasing the largest range of vehicles from a single manufacturer at the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) annual conference taking place in Peterborough this week.

Toyota has released prices and specifications for the new Auris, which will go on sale in December.

Nexus Vehicle Rental has launched a new version of its IRIS (Intelligent Rental Information System) system, optimised for mobile use.

The Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) has announced the resignation of Graham Threlfall as head of the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB).

LeasePlan and Avis have partnered to launch an innovative car sharing fleet solution, representing an unprecedented step in vehicle and fleet management.

CitySprint celebrated a successful evening at this year’s IOC National Courier Awards with two members of its fleet and one employee picking up awards.

The Liberal Democrats have voted overwhelmingly in favour of widespread 20mph limits, and Government investment in this, at their party conference.