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To help drive down costs associated with escalating premiums and vehicle downtime, and to provide greater visibility to fleet managers enabling them to identify areas of concern, Pendragon Contracts is offering a new service delivered in partnership with the AA.

Alex Wright, MD of Shoreham Vehicle Auctions argues that an integral communications solution needs be to be the next piece of technology adopted as standard by van makers.

Renewable energy company Ploughcroft and charitable trust Zero Carbon World are working together to make charging points more accessible for electric vehicles (EVs).

Trader Media Group (TMG) has announced the acquisition of Deltapoint Associates after enjoying a close commercial relationship since 2009.

Asset finance and leasing could be included in the government's latest credit easing initiative, report the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).

Worcester City Council has turned to Quartix vehicle tracking to help manage its transport costs and improve efficiency.

With the jury still very much out on the suitability of electric commercial vehicles in fleet, Citroën plans to enter the fray in 2013 with a zero emission van.

Other cities look at introducing “green” zones similar to the London scheme.

Hyundai has confirmed pricing and specification for the new Santa Fe, which goes on sale in the UK on October 15.

The S-Class has retained its position at the top of the UK’s luxury saloon sector, winning Best Luxury Car for a seventh consecutive year at the Auto Express New Car Awards.

Auto Express named the Skoda Citigo as Car of the Year 2012 at the annual Auto Express New Car Awards held at the Connaught Rooms in London’s West End.

Volkswagen has received a duo of honours at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2012, with victories for the Golf Cabriolet and the Amarok pick-up.

Peugeot has been awarded two key awards at the Auto Express New Car Awards 2012 at a ceremony at the Grand Connaught Rooms, in London.

A manufacturer known for its green credentials, Toyota is looking to reinvent a sportier look with the launch of the new GT 86, showcased at this year’s Company Car in Action event.

Dacia has announced that its first model on sale here, Duster, an SUV, will be priced from £8,995 on-the-road.

Bentley strengthens its position in the Central European market by opening Bentley Prague, a new dealership located in the heart of the Czech capital.

A Formula 1 World Champion will give the enhanced 12C sports car its World debut drive at Goodwood Festival of Speed this year.

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced that Giles Taylor has been appointed design director with effect from 1 July 2012 and will report to Adrian van Hooydonk, senior vice president BMW Group Design.

The Ferrari 458 Italia has been awarded the title of “Performance Car of the Year” by Auto Express magazine for the second year in a row.

Pirelli, the official tyre supplier to Formula One, has confirmed it will support this year’s National Motorsport Week 2012 that is due to take place from 30 June to 8 July.

It doesn’t matter if you run a fleet of super-minis or long wheelbase vans; if you drive with your eco-head on you’ll save a considerable amount on fuel.

Hyundai reported much interest in its new line-up, with the i30 hatchback appearing at CCIA for the first time, and the first opportunity to drive the new i30 Tourer.

Fiat Group Automobiles’ six brands were represented at Company Car in Action, with three offering sub-100g/km models thanks to Fiat’s frugal TwinAir engine.

Comment from Jakes de Kock, marketing director of The Fuelcard Company on the announcement that the proposed 3p rise in fuel duty has been deferred:

Aldermore calls on government to look beyond 3p fuel price postponement.

The news that the government will not go ahead with a three pence per litre rise in fuel duty in August has been positively received by the Freight Transport Association.

XBG Fleet has gone live with its very own online remarketing system courtesy of Autorola.

DriveGain has analysed 10,000 journeys uploaded to the DriveGain web portal over the last 9 months.

IT integration expert Steve Sneath joins NetDespatch from Royal Mail.

Fleet operators were offered a first look at the new XF Sportbrake at this year’s company car in action event.