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BMW has teamed up with TomTom to offer integrated navigation devices in selected models of 1-Series, 3-Series, X1 and X3 cars.

Kelly Young has been appointed as network sales and marketing manager for Motor Codes, the OFT-approved garage scheme.

Volvo Car Corporation has appointed Duncan Forrester as vice president, product and brand communications.

The 10th National Fork Lift Truck Safety Conference will take place at Warwick University on Wednesday, September 26.

ATS Euromaster has been awarded coveted supplier status to public sector organisations across the UK, as part of a multi-brand tyre supply deal on the Government Procurement Service framework agreement RM955.

There was action all the way in rounds 13 and 14 of the Porsche Carrera Cup GB at Knockhill on Sunday (26 August) as Ben Barker scored two dominant wins - leading from green light to chequered flag - to complete a perfect weekend in Scotland.

Suzuki GB has announced its attendance at this year's Brighton Burn Up on Sunday 9 September.

At the 2012 Paris Motor Show, Citroën will unveil the latest advance in the DS line, DS3 Cabrio, a cabriolet version of the DS3.

Hertz has brought Dollar Thrifty for approximately $2.3 billion dollars (£1.45 billion).

Advertise your latest company vacancies free of charge at www.fleetnews.co.uk/jobs/ until the December 31, 2012.

The Road Haulage Association has called for a cut in fuel duty in a bid to boost the UK economy following news that the French government has struck a deal with fuel producers and distributors to cut the cost of fuel for three months.

Goodyear Dunlop has launched a campaign to inform commercial vehicle fleet operators of the importance of cold weather tyres.

Van Monster has opened a new depot in Slough’s retail hub to help it penetrate the Greater London market for the first time.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare is offering fleet managers a helping hand in driving home the facts about the risks and requirements of occupational driving.

Pre-registrations are a lifeline for hard-pressed dealers as well as a benefit for consumers and it is time to bring them out from the cold, says Philip Nothard of CAP - the used car pricing experts.

Aston Barclay has announced the appointment of Craig Welborn as business development director.

Fiat will unveil a 4x4 version of the new Panda at the Paris Motor Show promising better fuel efficiency than the outgoing model.

Garmin is teaming with INRIX to provide up-to-the-minute traffic information across the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) network.

Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has taken delivery of the first three vehicles procured via a salary sacrifice scheme provided by Automotive Leasing, the specialist public sector division of fleet management company LeasePlan, in a sole-supply partnership with Derwent Shared Services.

Mazda is embracing smartphone technology to increase communication with fleet decision-makers and company car drivers.

Kia Motors UK Ltd are offering savings on Halo’s registered between 21 August and 30 September 2012.

MG Motor UK is launching its first Approved Used Car Programme with a comprehensive range of benefits for customers, including a 130 point check on every car.

Endeavour Automotive Limited has purchased the flagship Hyundai London site from Hyundai Motor UK.

Volvo Trucks Lithuania has opened a new Truck Center in Kaunas in southern Lithuania.

The all-new Isuzu D-Max has been awarded a four-star safety rating by independent vehicle assessment organisation, Euro NCAP.

Double Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel has taken on a driving job with a difference - starring in a music video with Double Grammy-winning US R&B star and protégé of Jay-Z, Melanie Fiona.

Kia Motors Corporation expanded its corporate social responsibility activities this month by launching its Green Light Project.

Fleet is increasingly being identified as a key part of business performance, and rightly so. The cost of running fleet is increasing and organisations are looking for cost effective ways to manage their fleet. These considerations are also having to be balanced with tough emissions targets and increased focus on ethical corporate behaviour. Combined, this has ensured that fleet is now regularly considered at board level.

Thinking like a remarketer rather than a fleet operator when buying vehicles can play a key role in maximising their value when they come to be de-fleeted. So says grs, which is urging its customers to consider the ‘whole life costs’ of their vehicles.

Housing Associations can now buy low carbon hybrid light commercial vehicles (LCVs) for the same price as a standard diesel vehicle, thanks to a Government initiative.