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Audi's fleet sales director has left the business after six years in his post.

CAP has launched Black Book Live, a fully researched independent used car valuation system that publishes trade price changes as soon as they are identified.

Keyfuels has enhanced the service it provides its customers by creating a site locator application for smart phones that directs users to their nearest Keyfuels filling station.

Chris Marsh has been appointed after sales director for Nissan Motor GB, replacing Robert Lujan who has been appointed managing director of Nissan Netherlands.

The Freight Transport Association has published the 17th edition of its annual European Road Transport Guide for UK-based road transport operators visiting countries in the EU and beyond.

Britain’s second largest contract hire company is planning an aggressive growth strategy after striking a multi-million pound refinancing deal.

The author of an influential report says the Government has a lot to learn from how company car tax is helping drive down emissions.

Mobility hire specialists Adapted Vehicle Hire and Paralympic gold medal prospect Matt Whorwood, have teamed up to launch I-drive, a new information resource for the disabled community.

LeasePlan UK hosted a test-drive event at its Slough HQ this week, giving employees the chance to take the new Vauxhall Ampera for a spin.

Fatigue and microsleep at the wheel are often the cause of serious accidents, but the initial signs of fatigue can be detected before a critical situation arises. Bosch Driver Drowsiness Detection can do this by monitoring steering movements and advising drivers to take a break in time.

New research released today shows that motorists are ill-prepared for a puncture, with 1.3 million (4%) of drivers admitting they don’t even know whether they have a spare wheel or not.

Businesses of all shapes and sizes across the UK continue to make widespread changes to their structure and workforce as they adjust and adapt to recent economic conditions, and Surrey based Concept Vehicle Leasing have been doing just that.

Pendragon has been fined £5,000 by Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) and ordered to repay staff more than £30,000 after deductions from pay took 40 employees below the national minimum wage.

The policies of some fleets are being called into question after research revealed a majority of drivers avoid having to pay fines and charges.

Europcar has appointed Justin Shaw as its new fleet director. With a 25-year career in the car hire industry, Shaw will charged with driving forward plans to enhance Europcar’s fleet to meet the changing needs of both business and leisure customers.

Fleet management specialist Fleet Logistics has restructured its senior management team and made two new appointments at its UK offices.

Telematics Update will bring together more than 250 insurance telematics experts, including Generali, Insurethebox, Directline and Daimler, at the Insurance Telematics Europe 2012 Conference, on May 9-10, in London.

Nissan in Norway has sold 1,000 Nissan Leafs in just six months, taking almost 2% of the total car market in February, which the manufacturer says demonstrates the impact of comprehensive incentives and a developed charging infrastructure.

LeasePlan Corporation NV – the parent company of the UK leasing giant - and Swedbank have renewed their Baltic Alliance Agreement.

Five leading van manufacturers have become partners of Van Excellence, the accreditation scheme that encourages high standards of van operation and driving

Mondial Assistance UK is supporting Volvo in its quest to boost customer loyalty with a new contract to introduce Service Activated Roadside Assistance.

John Ball has announced his decision to step down as MOT Chairman of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) in May.

Skoda enjoyed a successful launch of Manheim’s new auction centre operation in Coventry recently attracting a good number of dealers both in the auction hall and online with over 150 vehicles on offer.

Sofico has extended its product offering with Miles Mobile, a toolkit for the development of mobile websites, to enable fleet managers and their drivers to access information through web-enabled devices such as smart phones.

The major motor manufacturers need to improve their propositions to the contract hire and leasing sector after a survey revealed that overall satisfaction levels sit below 50%.

Recent survey findings from RoadSafe member ingenie reveal that 58% of 17-25 year old drivers agree that smartphone apps are causing young people to be more distracted at the wheel.

Zenith has launched a new Salary Sacrifice scheme with NATS, the air navigation services provider, to enable employees to save money on environmentally efficient cars.

Michelin has announced the release of four new Michelin guide 2012 Apps for iPhone – GB & Ireland, Germany, Italy and Spain & Portugal, Great Britain & Ireland – as well as an App for the Michelin guide Main Cities of Europe 2012. All are available from the App Store.

On June 22 2012 Inchcape UK are planning on completing the UK Three Peaks in 24 hours Challenge to raise money for BEN, the automotive industry charity.

Microlise has announced the addition of ACPO’s chief inspector, Mick Trosh, to the Microlise Transport Conference.