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Ctrack has launched an in-vehicle device that provides real-time feedback to help improve driving standards and boost fleet performance.

Tough economic conditions and heightened competition in the vehicle leasing sector are resulting in widening variances in contract hire rates and an increasing appetite for some contract hire companies to offer improved monthly rentals, reports Interactive Fleet Management (IFM).

New estate version of CLS coupé due in November with a choice of diesel engines and CO2 emissions from 139g/km.

More than a quarter of drivers have been in an accident on their way to work and nearly a third have had a near miss in the last year, according to a web poll from IAM Drive & Survive.

White cars hold their value best while greens and maroons are the kiss of death in terms of depreciation, according to CAP.

A free sight check app has been launched by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare.

Pendragon Contracts is expanding its short term rental programme to provide direct access to a wider choice of vehicle types.

Nationwide and Groupama are working in partnership to develop numerous initiatives to help speed up the entire repair process, ultimately improving the overall customer experience.

Recession has changed the shape of the UK’s car parc according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Ferrari showed not one, but two UK debuts at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The 2009 Ferrari F60 single-seater, driven by Scuderia Ferrari driver, Marc Gené, wowed the crowds at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The charity Brake is calling on the government to give far greater priority to preventing road casualties and making communities safer, as government statistics reveal an increase in people killed and seriously injured on British roads for the first time in 17 years.

Masternaut has announced that Martin Hiscox has been appointed group chairman and chief executive officer.

Following a double digit increase in demand for commercial vehicles in the first half of 2012, Europcar is putting further investment into building a van fleet that includes the latest models and greener technology.

The all-new CX-5 compact crossover SUV featuring SkyActiv technology is set to increase the Mazda’s penetration of the UK fleet market.

TR Fleet has announced a second key new appointment within less than a month with the appointment of Linda Wardell as service support manager to further develop its DriveSecure risk management programme.

Jaguar has announced a range of upgrades across its model range with the launch of the new XF Sportbrake.

To coincide with the introduction of new tyre labelling laws which come into effect on July 1 and will see new tyres labelled according to three key performance criteria, the Tyre Industry Federation (TIF) has launched a new practical guide about the regulations.

The new president of the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) is calling for for the UK to consider banning HGVs from its motorways on Sundays.

Jaama has made further improvements to the benefit-in-kind reporting capability of its Key2 Vehicle Management system, which now provides employees’ with the ability to ‘pre-validate’ their annual P11D declaration.

Prices have been announced for new Cruze Station Wagon which is due in showrooms this autumn.

Ford's most powerful Mustang ever, the new Ford Shelby GT500, is appearing at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed in a fitting tribute to the late Carroll Shelby.

Two new summer offers have been made available on the 2012 Fiat Punto, the company has just announced.

Fresh from its podium finish at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, Aston Martin’s Vantage GTE will attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed this weekend to tackle its celebrated hillclimb course.

The Subaru BRZ sports car has been delivered to its first customer.

The Porsche 918 Spyder concept is making its UK public debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Citroën UK has appointed Martin Hamill as fleet director with effect from July, 9, 2012.

Fourways Vehicle Solutions has appointed former managing director of Thrifty Rent a Car, Andrew Burton, as non-executive director.

Fleet operators were given the first chance to drive the Volvo V40, the brand’s first premium five-door hatchback, at Company Car In Action.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has announced an 11% rise in annual profits, reflecting a series of changes across the business, including higher hire rates, a rise in used vehicle sales and a refining of the company’s UK and Spanish fleets.