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The new British Car Auctions website has been redeveloped to recognise what device a visitor to the site is using, whether it is a laptop, desktop, Smartphone or tablet PC.

The new Porsche 911 Carrera 4 and 4S models unite the performance and efficiency of the new generation 911 with the dynamic benefits of the latest version of the active all-wheel drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) system.

To mark the introduction of the new 62 registration plate for September, Alfa Romeo is offering 0% finance and a £1,000 deposit contribution on Alfa Giulietta purchases until 30 September 2012.

Skoda has launched the production of the new Skoda Rapid in Mladá Boleslav.

The Seat Mii now has an addition of Auto specification, which adds an automated manual gearbox.

With the September new registration rush just around the corner, Subaru has announced a price offer on its high-performance WRX STI model of just £26,995.

The new Lexus RX 450h with its full hybrid system delivers class leading 145g/km CO2 emissions attract a benefit-in-kind tax rating of 20 per cent.

The used car market weathered the continuing economic storm to increase in both volume and value last year, according to the newly published 2012 Used Car Market Report from BCA. However, reflecting the economic backdrop, growth was slower last year and average values remained relatively flat.

Small fleet of taxis saves 35% on fuel through LPG conversion.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has welcomed a new senior staff member to its team this month, with the appointment of John Deacon as area sales manager for the North East.

Property and infrastructure support services specialist, Europa, has been able to cut the carbon footprint of its team working with United Utilities - thanks to green fleet advice from its fleet management provider, Fleet Alliance.

Trakm8 has announced its Swift telematics solution has been “significantly” updated.

Transport for London (TfL) has warned that roads around the Olympic Park, the City and the east of London will start becoming busier from early next week with the Paralympic Games, taking place from August 29 until September 9.

Jaama is increasing its ‘blue light’ focus by exhibiting at this year’s National Association of Police Fleet Managers’ (NAPFM) Conference and Blue Light Fleet Exhibition.

Newmans Garage in Long Eaton has been awarded the ‘Network Repairer of the Year” by Ai Claims Solutions at the British Bodyshop Awards held in London.

Auto Windscreens has teamed up with technology company Auto-m8 to offer a solution to fleet managers.

GeoPost has taken a stake in international logistics provider, Worldnet Direct, which is bringing to market an international delivery solution that has been developed specifically for online retail.

The line-up has been confirmed for one of the most valuable and insightful events on the fleet calendar and this year’s event will allow attendees to learn from the London Olympic Games fleet.

Land Rover gives the Freelander a premium overhaul, promising better comfort, convenience and driving enjoyment.

The average value of a used car in the second quarter of 2012 was £5,891 – the highest ever recorded in a second quarter according to new data released by BCA. The BCA Quarter 2 2012 Pulse report also showed that year-on-year values were ahead by £197.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has agreed a trial with TNT Express, for ten of its Crafter single chassis cabs with a box van conversion.

Drivers using the Severn bridges (M4 & M48) are being warned by unions that they could face severe disruption from next week as toll booth workers threaten to go on strike in a dispute over shift patterns.

Automotive Leasing, the specialist public sector division of fleet management company LeasePlan, has won recognition for its environmental efforts and will be presented with a National Green Apple Award at Edinburgh Castle on September 10, 2012.

Climatecars, which is an environmentally-friendly taxi service covering Greater London with a fleet of over 100 hybrid and electric cars, has secured additional bank funding of more than £600,000.

Fleet software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has been selected by the UK’s Freight Transport Association (FTA) to partner the organisation’s Van Excellence scheme.

CitySprint has revealed that its cycle couriers broke a record of their own during the Olympic Games by cycling the equivalent of a return trip to the North pole on their busiest day.

Valeo Service UK has appointed a new product manager to lead the marketing activities in its truck operations.

Almost half of UK businesses face resistance from drivers when attempting to introduce new technology to their vehicle fleet, according to TomTom research.

DDE+, the drug and alcohol road safety charity, is holding ‘taster’ sessions near Henley-on-Thames in October. The sessions are free and designed for managers to ‘taste’ a little of how they work with managing drugs and alcohol in the workplace and in particular drink and drug driving.

Following a great Olympic Games, London and the UK is getting ready to welcome the world once again and host the Paralympic Games.