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Business drivers have collision rates that are 30–40% higher than those of private drivers, research suggests.

South-east based dealer Essex Auto Group has adopted Autorola’s proactive used car data feed. The system allows the group to open up its used cars to thousands more online trade buyers without moving stock from the forecourt.

Autoline Insurance Group, one of Ireland’s largest independent brokers, has unveiled an Android smartphone telematics app which will monitor driving patterns and charge insurance premiums accordingly.

At its annual conference last month, ACFO announced that it has teamed up with Fleet News on a joint initiative to tackle the growing issue of incorrect tax codes issued by HM Revenue & Customs to company car drivers.

Driver training needs a complete overhaul in order to tackle the real issue at the centre of accidents: behaviour.

Fuel card provider FleetCor and telematics developer Telogis have joined forces to launch a new fuel card they say will help fleets reduced their fuel overheads and tackle unauthorised use.

V8-powered Audi high performance Avant is readied for first UK deliveries this autumn.

A new Peugeot Design Lab is launched to offer external clients design capability with its main objective to provide the design of products, services and experiences for external clients from all market sectors.

TomTom is offering customers up to £50 fuel cashback this Summer with the purchase of its portable navigation devices.

The Goodwood Festival of Speed has established itself as one of the best places to see the latest and fastest supercars from around the globe.

BMW has announced that the new generation of high-tech, 3-cylinder petrol engines for the future BMW i8 plug-in hybrid sports car will be produced exclusively at the BMW engine plant at Hams Hall, near Birmingham.

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the news that the Goods Vehicles Licensing of Operators Transport Bill has been unanimously passed by the Northern Ireland Assembly.

UK automotive manufacturers have set their sights on breaking all-time manufacturing records by the end of 2015.

With 156,957 BMW, MINI and Rolls-Royce brand automobiles delivered worldwide, the BMW Group achieved its best-ever May sales result.

Transport for London has set out the plans for implementation and operation of the Olympic Route Network and provided important advice for motorists in the run-up to and during the London 2012 Games.

Business drivers see speeding as a lesser crime than their private motoring counterparts, according to a new study.

One-third of companies do not have a minimum age restriction on driving for work, while one-fifth don’t have a policy for young drivers.

Sentiment is one thing; reality another. That is the fleet industry response to a call from the Unite trade union that public sector fleets should support the British motor industry by buying more vehicles manufactured domestically.

National Windscreens has launched a new corporate identity to more accurately reflect the company’s core values.

Digital radio is the must-have item for motorists in their next car, according to a new poll conducted by leading motoring publication What Car?

Pentalver Transport technicians are now up to speed providing emergency assistance after undertaking Bridgestone’s refresher UK Roadside training course.

The new five-door Volkswagen Up is now available to order, costing £365 more than the equivalent three-door model.

Renault is poised to be one of the most prominent car brands at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, with details announced today of its participation.

The latest version of fast Ford fans’ favourite is equipped with a 250 PS, 2.0-litre turbocharged EcoBoost engine, expected to achieve 0-62 mph in 6.5 seconds and a top speed of 154 mph.

Over 700 young students are expected this month to experience true British manufacturing at Vauxhall and explore career opportunities at Britain’s 4th ranked Top Employer.

New step-by-step guide is packed full of information and tells you all you need to know about caring for your bicycle.

Vauxhall is using Rockingham motor racing circuit in Northamptonshire to launch its most powerful Astra to date.

Fleets are being short-changed because a fall in the wholesale price of fuel is not being passed on to them by retailers.

Fleet Financial has been bought by The Charles Hurst Group - a major trading division of Lookers.

Vauxhall has announced that there will be a fourth trim line of its Mokka SUV aimed at company car drivers, called Tech Line and costing £15,995.