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Fouth-generation Range Rover promises better fuel efficiency from hi-tech lightweight aluminium construction.

The Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental branch in Manchester is celebrating meeting the Milestone figure of 75,000th hire.

The Leasing Foundation has announced six new who will join together to help fulfill the Foundation's mission of philanthropy, research and professional development.

Paragon has gained the ISO 9001 Quality Management Standard at its Immingham and Grimsby sites.

A new 1.5-litre diesel introduced with the B-Max will become the only small Ford diesel engine, while 1.0-litre petrol Ecoboost is undergoing testing for the next Mondeo.

West Midlands dealership Guest Fiat has supplied 25 Fiat Pandas to the British Aviation Authority (BAA), the organisation that looks after the UK's airports.

Business travellers are set to benefit from free Wi-Fi internet access on six new Stagecoach double deckers which operate between Sheffield and Chesterfield, via Dronfield.

Brake, the road safety charity, is helping organisations in the Midlands to tackle dangerous driving through two essential events for fleet managers and health and safety personnel.

Zenith has partnered with Van Excellence - the voluntary code of practice for van fleet operators – as part of the ongoing development and growth of its commercial vehicle offering.

Industry body the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) expects around 330,000 new cars to be registered during September.

Employers that allow young people to drive on work-related journeys must implement tougher policies and procedures than those typically associated with older drivers to help cut crashes involving motorists aged under 25 years old.

Trafficmaster reports that The Olympic Games may have come to a close, but road traffic will take some time to return to 'normal'.

Peak Performance has introduced some new courses aimed at professional LGV drivers needing to complete their mandatory Driver Certificate of Professional Competence.

LeasePlan has announced it has partnered with Van Excellence to continue its commitment to high standards of van operation.

Fleet Support Group is suggesting its new real-time online reporting tool could confine multi-supplier fleet arrangements to history.

Carlin Dunne dominated the 2012 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, setting the new course record for motorcycles today from pole position for the second year in a row on a Ducati Multistrada 1200 S.

Mazda is introducing four special versions of its Mazda3 and Mazda5 – the ‘Venture Edition’ models, priced from £17,495 (OTR).

Aston Martin Works invites Aston Martin owners and enthusiasts to ‘An Evening with Aston Martin Racing’.

With the eyes of the world focussing on London for two weeks, thorough planning and preparation resulted in little disruption to freight services across the capital, reports the Road Haulage Association.

Average used LCV values were up £99 (2.3%) in July 2012 compared to the same month in 2011, according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report.

Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist Autoglass has appointed Claire Stacey as senior marketing manager.

Bridgestone is advising fleet operators to equip their vehicles with all-weather tyres to cope with the fluctuating UK weather conditions.

Transport for London (TfL) today confirmed that the Olympic Route Network (ORN) will end operation and enforcement at midnight on Tuesday (August 14) when the vast majority of athletes, officials and media will have departed the UK following an extraordinary Olympic Games.

Specsavers has been voted Most Trusted Optician by British consumers in the 2012 Reader’s Digest Most Trusted Brands survey.

Paragon Automotive has announced the appointments of Judy Ward as group account Director for New Car Supply and Michelle Robinson as group account director for Volkswagen Group.

The S-Cross, a concept C-segment crossover model from Suzuki, will be making its world debut at the 2012 Paris Motor Show.

The F-TYPE, Jaguar’s all-new two-seater sports car, will make its global debut in production form at the Paris Motor Show on 27th September.

Positioned between the 500 Pop and Lounge specifications, the new Colour Therapy range is designed to bring back the spirit of the 1970s with a collection of vibrant colours and retro white detailing.

Suzuki has announced a limited run of its SFV650 Gladius with a retro inspired paint scheme.

A brand new Porsche Centre has opened in Portsmouth to serve customers in the south coast region of England.