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Toyota continues the expansion its hybrid technology into new areas of the market with the launch this summer of Prius+, Europe’s first full hybrid seven-seat MPV.

Prices have been announced for Skoda's new city car ahead of it's launch in June.

The Volkswagen Up has been honoured as the 2012 World Car of the Year.

Ford has increased its car sales and share for the year to date. Ford’s car sales in the first quarter of 2012 were up 3.5 per cent, compared with 2011.

Vauxhall showed the biggest leap in year-on-year retail sales last month, with 3701 more cars sold than in March 2011, according to analysis released by the Society of Manufacturers and Traders.

Motor Codes has revealed the nation’s 100 most trusted garages, following six weeks of voting by thousands of motorists.

The Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge starts this weekend when the 12 race series starts at Snetterton.

Fleet registrations accounted for 49.2% of overall new car registrations in March at 183,348 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Recent research by Manheim Remarketing has uncovered a significant difference in the relative performances of vans sold online when compared with those sold in the auction hall.

Each year, people and businesses in the European Union have to move some 3.5 million vehicles to another member state and need to get them registered according to the national legislation.

Jaguar has confirmed that it will bring an all-new sports car to production; the F-TYPE.

Three Citroën C-Zero all-electric city cars have been added to Stirling Council’s fleet as part of its drive to reduce carbon emissions and to deliver financial and energy savings.

MG dealers across the country are set to offer the MG6 GT after joining the Motability network from April 3.

The third generation Santa Fe comes back with new design, improved practicality and better fuel economy.

Audi A6 Saloon 2.0 TDI S line topped Premium Executive Car category, based on the calculations of Parkers cost of motoring tool.

Aston Martin Racing’s Global Challenge has returned for the 2012 motorsport season.

This summer’s new AA World will be one of Britain’s most complete interactive driving experience featuring a huge range of activities for all ages.

Ford has claimed Best Small Car for the Fiesta and Best Lower Medium Car for the Focus in the annual Fleet News Awards.

TyreSafe’s PACT campaign has been given a boost thanks to the backing of British Superbike Championship rider Chris Walker.

Nissan’s Qashqai and Juke both picked up awards from Fleet News and Parkers.

Find the latest news, pictures and video from the 2012 New York International Auto Show.

Land Rover has revealed the new Range Rover Sport HSE 'Red' at the New York Motor Show. In addition the Range Rover Sport HSE 'Luxury' is also announced.

Following in the footsteps of the launch of the flagship Van Monster site in October last year, Northgate Vehicle Hire has opened new workshop facilities in Cannock.

Navman Wireless has developed a new mobile app to enable more convenient access to its OnlineAVL vehicle tracking platforms.

MG Motor has landed a fleet deal from Birmingham Airport for the MG6 GT, making it the first local fleet deal to be won by the MG Birmingham sales centre which opened at the MG factory site in September.

The first major fleet order of new Vauxhall Combo vans has been supplied to Anglian Water. The company, which is the largest water and wastewaster service in England and Wales by geographic area, will take delivery of 52 new Combos for its water and sewage operators and technical staff.

Telogis has announced the acquisition of the assets of Maptuit, a provider of connected navigation for commercial fleets. This acquisition — the company’s fifth in three years — expands Telogis’ services as the market increases adoption of location-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) solutions.

Tracker is urging fleet managers and business owners to safeguard their fleets against the rise of GPS jammers.

After a week of testing at the Sebring International Raceway, the Nissan DeltaWing headed to Atlanta for final preparation prior to its scheduled European test programme.

Fisker Automotive has unveiled its new model, the Atlantic sedan. This is the latest model in the company’s expanding line up of extended-range electric cars.