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Fleet took the lion’s share of new car registrations in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Auto Windscreens has gained the ISO 9001:2008 quality management systems accreditation from the British Standards Institution (BSI).

Trimble has announced it is partnering with Babcock, which provides and manages the fleet of approximately 12,000 administrative vehicles for the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

Mazda UK is anticipating an increase in fleet sales following the opening of a new dedicated corporate support centre.

Seat UK has appointed Philip Allan as its new national fleet and business sales manager as it seeks to sustain its burgeoning popularity within the UK's fleet sector.

An animation starring TyreSafe’s family of crash test dummies is spearheading the organisation’s drive to inform motorists about the new tyre labelling regulations coming into force in November.

Valeo Service UK has appointed Matthew Robinson as managing director. He succeeds Peter Henry, who takes up the position of general manager at Valeo Service USA, based in Hampton, Virginia.

Nearly 9,000 motorists have beaten a driving ban despite having amassed 12 penalty points or more on their licence and are currently legally driving on Britain’s roads.

It's your last chance to guess in this weeks Guess the Test Car competition.

The sixth clue has now been released from the latest issue's Guess the Test Car Competition.

With the launch of the all-new Mazda CX-5 - the first production model to feature Skyactiv technology – later this month Mazda authorised repairers are now ready to service and repair vehicles with Skyactiv technology.

Paragon Software Systems has updated its free special Planning Pack for companies scheduling deliveries during the Olympic and Paralympic games.

Agricultural co-operative Mole Valley Farmers (MVF) has signed an exclusive partnership agreement with National Mobile Windscreens.

Michelin aims to improve comsumer power with new rating website.

Each UK Dacia dealer will display a left-hand-drive version from 28 June, ahead of the arrival of right-hand-drive demonstrator versions in late Autumn.

HPI is urging dealers to make mileage checks part of their day-to-day business practice as its National Mileage Register reaches 150 million readings milestone.

he latest Manheim Market Analysis reports that average used car values in the Fleet sector have increased by 4.4% in April with strong performances in the Compact Executive and Coupe segments.

Sixt has launched a rental product that offers the benefits of contract hire without a long-term commitment.

Automotive intelligence and data provider sold by Top Right Group (formerly Emap) to Montagu Private Equity.

Autohorn is set to expand its rental fleet following a new asset finance facility from Santander Corporate Banking.

Exhibiting for the first time at GreenFleet Arrive'n'Drive at Rockingham Motor Speedway on Thursday, May 17, Siemens will promote the company’s electromobility solutions for the evolving UK Electric Vehicle market.

Calls for widespread 20mph limits and other measures to protect cyclists grew today, as two in three commuters (66%) said most roads were unfit for cycling in a survey by charity Brake and solicitors Bolt Burdon Kemp.

BP Oil UK, which has in the region of 1,300 service stations in the UK, has signed a deal with Goodyear Dunlop that will see the tyre manufacturer supply, service and maintain BP’s 150-strong tanker fleet.

As part of the recent ‘Transforming DVLA Services’ consultation the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) has met with the DVLA in a high level show of support for the Government department in its quest for change.

The traditional concept of a company car is being challenged because of the flexibility offered by mini lease or short-term rental.

The stark contrast in safety performance between the top tyres and the also-rans will be exposed when new tyre labelling becomes law this year.

Vauxhall's new British-built Vivaro ecoFLEX Euro 5 panel vans, with CO2 emissions of 180g/km and a combined fuel economy of 40.9mpg, are in showrooms now.

Nissan has appointed a new national LCV sales manager, reinforcing the brand's intent to further build its LCV sales and market share in the UK.

Peter Davenport, managing director, Motiva Group, on the latest fundamental shift in the fleet market.

An innovative way to make the most out of vehicles, while end-of-contract charges also cause discussion.