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Gary Whittam is joining Ashwoods Automotive as Director of Business Strategy, to drive sales of its new Lightfoot in-cab system for the Ford Transit.

The Fiat 500 range is enhanced even further with the launch of a new version, the 500 Street.

After a six-month construction programme, the Bracknell Honda car dealership has opened its doors to welcome customers to their brand new residence.

Restricting the maximum speed of a vehicle to 60mph can reduce fuel consumption by up to 10%, but only adds two minutes to the average journey time, new research suggests.

Following the success of the Mazda MX-5 GT4 race car in the Avon Tyres British GT Championship, Mazda UK and Jota Sport will be building customer MX-5 GT4 race cars to order for the 2013 season.

Kia has been nominated for the “Green Contribution to London” Award at the Annual London Lifestyle Awards.

Home Group, a provider of social housing, has selected the salary sacrifice car scheme, SS4C, from Tusker for all 3,350 of its UK staff.

London minicab company Greentomatocars has switched to a full Michelin tyre policy in an effort to reduce its fleet’s CO2 emissions.

Fleet operators are set for a major additional administrative headache as a result of the October 1 implementation of the Protection of Freedoms Act.

Aston Barclay has joined the big two (BCA and Manheim) in offering a growing suite of online products to the fleet and leasing sector. It launched Dashboard – a web-based solution providing dealer and fleet vehicle vendors with sales information – more than a year ago.

The process of remarketing ex-fleet vehicles is changing. Online auctions and a host of new technologies is making it slicker and helping fleets and leasing companies to improve residual values.

Standard satellite navigation and three engine options with prices starting at £49,360 OTR for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake.

Infiniti is launching a special limited edition of its M35h hybrid executive saloon, aimed at the fleet market.

Northern Accident Repair Centre in Rochdale is expanding its operation to provide a fast-fit car repair service alongside its current bodyshop.

Commercial vehicle fleet management and maintenance services company Fraikin has secured a five-year contract with the UK’s largest specialist recycling company, Environcom.

Ayr-based Mercedes-Benz dealer Caledonian Truck and Van has won planning permission to double the size of its workshop.

Brake is calling for government and local authorities to work towards 20mph being the norm in built-up areas, to help deliver a post-2012 legacy of active, healthy communities.

Kia has been issued environmental certificates but TÜV Nord, an independent in recognition of the eco-credentials of three of its newest models.

Businesses are potentially wasting hundreds of millions of pounds supporting a ‘zombie benefit’ that could be costing employees money, official figures suggest.

The Treasury’s tax take from company cars has fallen by more than half a billion pounds, according to figures released by HM Revenue and Customs.

The transport network will have chance to catch its breath over the next few days after the curtain came down on London 2012.

A week-long speed enforcement operation, co-ordinated by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL) and supported by 27 countries across Europe, begins today.

Four more of Jaama’s popular one-day Fleet Management Essentials seminars have been scheduled for October 2012.

Renault Trucks has launched a new special edition used vehicle, the Premium Selection, through Truckplus, its quality used vehicle network.

Rolls-Royce presents the Phantom Coupé Aviator Collection.

Toyota will unveil the new Auris at the Paris motor show in September, claiming improved dynamics, more distinctive styling and higher equipment levels, while also being cheaper to run.

The RMI Petrol Retailers’ Association has warned road users of an impending increase in the cost of fuel due to a huge rise in the price of oil.

A third-party company would like fleet/lease decision-makers to give their views on vehicle glass repair and replacement services.

Korando Sports pick-up will have a lower payload than most trucks, but its UK boss promises high value, quality and refinement.

IAM chief executive Simon Best said: “It is unacceptable that road deaths and serious injuries have risen for children, pedestrians, motorcyclists and cyclists.