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BEN, the automotive industry charity in conjunction with the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust will be holding its first of two annual car boot sales on Sunday 13 May.

Goodyear Dunlop will provide Autologic with Goodyear tyres, including its recently developed 275/70R22.5 Goodyear Marathon LHT II tyre, which will be fitted and maintained by the tyre manufacturer’s dedicated TruckForce.

On 16 June 2012 a group from the Porsche Centre Wilmslow is raising money for BEN, the automotive industry charity by taking part in the UK Three Peaks Challenge.

The Road Haulage Association has reacted strongly to today’s news that the economy has shrunk by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012.

With less than 100 days to go to the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Games, the Freight Transport Association has published guidance to making and managing deliveries in London and other games venues during the summer.

Hertel UK and Ireland is looking to drive forward its carbon footprint campaign with the pilot of a new electric vehicle.

The increase in potholes, reported by the latest roads survey, will mean more vehicles on the road with damaged or defective windscreens, warns National Mobile Windscreens.

Recognising the needs of its fleet tracking customers Tracker is delivering another enhancement to its recently reengineered fleet telematics solution, Tracker Fleet.

Cenex has announced it has been selected by the Environment Agency to undertake a technology review of its Light Commercial Vehicle fleet.

Autoglass has appointed Ford to supply vehicles for its mobile technicians across 34 different countries.

Volkswagen Fleet Services has launched a new CO2 emissions price list, making it simple and quick for a fleet manager or driver to find a car that suits their needs.

Drivers are putting themselves and other road users at serious risk of injury by opting for part worn tyres, according to campaign group TyreSafe.

GEM Motoring Assist is celebrating its 80th Anniversary and 80 years of road safety campaigning.

Following a busy year of development, the IRTE and Freight Transport Association (FTA) launched the highly-anticipated commercial vehicle Workshop Accreditation programme during a press conference at the CV Show.

The Highways Agency has exercised its option to extend the first National Vehicle Recovery Manager (NVRM) contract, awarded to Yorkshire-based FMG in 2008. The two year extension means the contract now runs to autumn 2013.

Cobra UK is launching a new campaign to highlight the benefits of speed limiters at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show with a special offer price on its speed limiter.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA), in conjunction with Licence Bureau, is now offering a driver licence checking service specifically tailored for FTA members.

Lex Autolease has delivered five Nissan Leafs to global engineering and technology giant Siemens. This initiative is part of Siemens’ overall corporate approach to sustainability, which includes the introduction of low carbon transport.

Pendragon Contracts has launched a daily rental IT platform, which it says will provide a more cost-effective solution for customers.

TomTom’s new LINK 510 vehicle tracking and communication device aims to help businesses contain the rising cost of fuel.

ALD Automotive has announced the results of one thousand business drivers whose attitudes to fuel consumption have changed in light of spiralling fuel costs.

Metropolitan police Commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe has suggested that the current punishment of three penalty points and a £60 fine for using a mobile phone while driving is not a strong enough deterrent.

Fiat Professional’s New Punto Van made its UK debut at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham’s NEC.

All the coverage, pictures and unveilings at the 2012 Commercial Vehicle Show.

Saab Parts UK has welcomed the news that parts production will restart at Saab Automobile’s press and body plant in Trollhättan.

The operating cost effectiveness of company cars is being masked for many businesses because they are failing to take account of all relevant data when choosing which models to introduce to their fleet, according to Ogilvie Fleet.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has announced that it is offering its members an exclusive 10% discount on GreenRoad, enabling its members to achieve faster ROI with enhanced safety and reduced fuel consumption.

Companies operating vehicle fleets are becoming more discerning, targeted and sophisticated with their driver training as the range of options available through the online market grows.

A major investment is being made by Kwik-Fit in its light commercial vehicle tyre fitting proposition and in expanding its range of mechanical services to fleets as the number of vans on the UK’s roads continues to rapidly rise.

Volkswagen Fleet Services has launched a new CO2 emissions price list, which aims to make it simple and quick for a fleet manager or driver to find a car that suits their needs.