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Despite what felt like a relatively mild winter for much of the UK, detailed weather analysis from ATS Euromaster has shown that temperatures dropped below seven degrees Celsius during prime commuting hours on 147 separate days between October 1, 2011 and March 31, 2012.

The family of Lillian Groves, a 14-year-old killed in 2010 by a speeding driver subsequently found to be under the influence of cannabis, have spent the day at Concateno’s headquarters in Abingdon.

After almost eight years, Thrifty Car & Van Rental is returning to Northern Ireland with the opening of a new branch in Belfast.

Audi online tyre quotation is enabling customers to quickly and easily obtain a fully fitted cost for replacement tyres.

Navman Wireless has today introduced a new driver behaviour and vehicle performance monitoring solution.

The continuing change in the profile of available used cars in the current market is creating both challenges and opportunities for the retail sector, according to the VRA.

TomTom and Towergate have joined forces with the aim of reducing road risk and lowering fleet insurance premiums for businesses as part of Towergate’s Fleetcare+ product.

LeasePlan has announced the launch of a new product to help minimise off-road time for light commercial vehicles.

London 2012, Transport for London (TfL), Network Rail, train operating companies and the Association of Train Operating Companies (ATOC) have published full and final information on when and where the UK's Tube and rail networks will be most affected during this summer’s London 2012 Games.

Cardinus Risk Management has appointed Tracey Speke as a business development manager.

Cadillac is road testing a semi-autonomous technology in America called ‘Super Cruise’ that is capable of fully automatic steering, braking and lane-centering, saying the system could be ready for production vehicles by mid-decade.

Renault will be exhibiting three Kangoo Vans, including a long wheelbase version of the 100% electric version, Z.E., taking centre stage.

Following its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai UK has announced full pricing and specification for the New i20, which will be available in showrooms on 7 May 2012.

Seat is taking the sporty design of the New Ibiza up another notch, with the world debut of the Cupra Concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

The new Bentley Continental GT V8 coupe will make its official public debut at the 2012 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition.

Mercedes-Benz is giving 100 young people an opportunity to test its brand new Driving Experience centre at the legendary Silverstone Circuit in Northamptonshire.

An exclusive new BMW M3 Coupé Frozen Silver Edition model has been announced as part of BMW M GmbH’s 40thanniversary year.

Ferrari has announced the official opening of the new JCT600 Brooklands showroom to celebrate a 30 year partnership in Leeds.

Mercedes-Benz UK has launched its first chauffeur website as part of a new campaign with support and specific offers, designed for the professional driver market.

Peugeot has announced prices for the new 208, starting from £9,995 (for the 3 door VTi 68bhp Access model).

Nissan’s Sunderland Plant has been awarded the Queen’s Award for continued achievement in International Trade.

Transport secretary Justine Greening has been confirmed as the keynote speaker at the LowCVP's 2012 Annual Conference which will be held on May 10 at ExCel, London Docklands.

All Fleet Services is launching its new telemarketing proposition designed to increase conversions from the re-solicitation of service and MOT customers.

Braehead Shopping Centre near Glasgow has taken delivery of two heavy duty battery-powered utility trucks to replace a diesel-powered tractor and trailer.

The telematics industry will take centre stage at the Insurance Telematics Europe 2012 Conference on May 9-10 in London.

A recent survey of 40 senior fleet managers from a range of corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations has revealed that 80% have experienced ‘negative consequences’ whilst relying upon traditional, out-dated methods of fleet management.

Employees at accident management company Easi-Drive are benefitting from a newly launched rewards scheme, which includes a subsidised car leasing scheme.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has recently opened a new location in Gillingham and a second new branch in Sittingbourne, Kent, further expanding its branch network.

UK-based Charging Solutions has been named as an approved supplier of electric vehicle charge points for a £500,000 project in Northern Ireland.

B&W Software Enterprises, based in Belfast and London, has entered the telematics market with its Drive-Pro product for insurance companies.