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The used car market recovered strongly from the April downturn as average values improved by nearly 9% across the board in May, according to BCA’s latest Pulse Report, while fleet values reached a new high point, averaging nearly £8,000 as BCA sold a slightly richer mix of cars during the month.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that 94% of drivers support the planned new driving offence, causing serious injury by dangerous driving

Charging Solutions has unveiled EVRescue – a portable 4kW or 10kW standalone power source – for electric vehicles (EVs).

Europcar is guaranteeing the availability of diesel vehicles for corporate reservations.

Engenie has started the rollout of the UK’s very first rapid charging network, as supplied by global energy management specialist Schneider Electric.

Citroën LCVs are now available with a new no-cost ‘Upgrade to Business Class' extended four year warranty, servicing and Citroën Assistance package.

Jaama has become one of the first organisation’s to partner the Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence scheme.

The latest Manheim Market Analysis reports that average used car values in the fleet sector have fallen by 1.2% (£78 to £6,634) in May.

A new LPG refuelling site from Autogas has been opened on the outskirts of Exeter.

With the economic outlook still gloomy and fuel prices sky-high, companies that are tempted to cut costs by choosing the cheapest possible fleet management should think twice as it may cost them more in the long run, says Fraikin.

ACFO is holdings talks with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) over how organisations will be able to check the validity of employee driving licences following changes due for implementation in 2014.

With the area around east London set to be the most congested part of the UK road network this summer, Kwik Fit has put a number of measures in place to make sure that there is no drop off in the level service it provides.

Senior police officers yesterday (Tuesday, June 5) joined politicians, policy makers and industry representatives in Brussels for a TISPOL conference to explore strategies and partnerships in the fight against road transport-related crime.

Whitefield Distribution, whose vehicles have been supplied by Northgate Vehicle Hire for more than 10 years, has announced the winner of its North East wide competition to find the most creative van livery design for the company’s limited edition Olympic vehicle.

Euro Car Parts opened branch number 108 last week at Unit 13D, Mills Road, Quarry Wood Industrial Estate, Aylesbury, Maidstone, Kent.

Yamaha has announced that every one of their motorcycles and scooters of 125cc and below will attract a 0% APR representative finance over 24 months with a minimum of £99 down.

The all-new Citigo marks the start of a new era in the Skoda’s 117-year history.

McLaren Automotive and McLaren Greenwich officially launched the new Greenwich showroom, marking the arrival of McLaren’s new MP4-12C high performance sports car to Greenwich, Connecticut.

Renault has confirmed a series of UK roadshow dates for ‘It’s time to switch’ marketing campaign to promote its range of electric vehicles.

A field of 30 Aston Martin competition cars will take to the Circuit de la Sarthe, France, to contest the inaugural Aston Martin Racing Festival of Le Mans on the morning of the legendary 24-hour race (16 June).

This year’s Motorexpo at Canary Wharf, will put car enthusiasts and prospective buyers at the centre of the action.

Peugeot is extending the accessibility of its Rapport magazine through iPad, and it is now available for free in the Apple App Store.

Chevrolet has confirmed attendance at this year's Company Car in Action event.

Retail Motor Law (RML) has welcomed the provisional decision by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to refer the private motor insurance market to the Competition Commission.

Staffordshire-based fleet solutions business Motiva Group has invested £5 million in new vehicles – with £3 million of that being spent in the local economy.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has launched the Company Car Drivers' Handbook, which it says is the perfect tool to help plan and manage journeys.

As the police announce a summer crackdown on drink driving, Brake and Direct Line are calling on all drivers, but men in particular, to pledge to stay off the booze if getting behind the wheel.

The condition of council roads failed to improve between 2008 and 2011, according to new figures out today from the Department for Transport.

The Government says it is committed to helping public sector fleets ‘buy British’ vehicles and is reforming procurement rules where possible to help achieve that objective.

The Mazda MX-5 has been named ‘Most Popular Convertible’ at the 2012 Honest John Awards, adding yet another accolade to the model’s ever-expanding trophy cabinet.