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The top congestion hot spot has historically been the M4 with 16% of all Easter traffic using the motorway.

Tracker has launched Mesh Network to create an added defence against vehicle theft by using other vehicles already fitted with Tracker SVR units to identify stolen vehicles.

After showing a continued commitment to the environment, Northgate Vehicle Hire has been awarded the ISO 14001 accreditation.

Stephen Hucklesby, managing director, Paragon, on how electric fleets could prove a cost-effective, realistic business option.

The European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL) today expresses its concern at the news that progress in cutting fatalities on Europe’s roads significantly slowed in 2011.

We have always known that the chancellor would continue with the tax based carrot and stick approach to influence both company car drivers and their employers to choose cars with low emissions.

Used car data provider CAP has been put up for sale by Emap for an estimated £150 million.

The Barclays Job Creation Survey 2012 reveals that the transport industry will remain cautious over the next 12 months when it comes to job creation, with 46% of senior executives stating they will create jobs, with the majority of positions being at the middle/junior/skilled level.

Records were smashed as 1,107 buyers attended the 1,000 car BMW Group sale at Manheim Auctions, Colchester, where a record £14 million of cars were sold making it the biggest ever sale and the highest value of stock sold for a single manufacturer vendor outside of the USA in a single day.

Whilst no date has been set and seven days' notice must be given by Unite, the threat of strike action by some tanker drivers is causing panic in parts of the UK.

As many as 8% of drivers are using smartphones at the wheel and some are even announcing it proudly on twitter, according to road safety charity the IAM.

BMW Group and Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) have announced that they have signed an agreement on collaborative research in the field of next-generation lithium-ion battery cells.

The countdown has begun in preparation for the 2012 World Car Awards winners’ press conference at the New York International Auto Show.

Quartix reports increasing concern over the resurgence of lease-finance contracts for vehicle tracking systems and urges prospective buyers to check their supplier’s financial health.

Trafficmaster is aiming to provide its Smartnav users with the ability to avoid the congestion that will be caused by the temporary road closures during the Olympic Games

SMA launched its new ‘SMA Support Services’ division at the beginning of March and within 10 days the demand has been so strong that the business has started to recruit for a further 50 posts across the UK.

Siemens Building Technologies has taken delivery of seven Volkswagen Passats to be driven by their sales team.

Nearly half of drivers are putting lives on the line by chatting on their phones at the wheel, according to a survey out today by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line.

Research from Kwik Fit reveals that motorists are wasting almost £1 billion a year on excess fuel by driving with under-inflated tyres.

Selling a car which you do not yet own is the most common type of car fraud, according to figures released today by the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA) to coincide with Car Crime Awareness Week.

SsangYong Korando has announced the appointment of Ian Allan Motors. The dealership will operate the SsangYong franchise from its premises in Sandhills Lane, Virginia Water, Surrey.

The high price of electric cars is the biggest turn-off that deters motorists away from buying electric cars, according to new research.

GeoPost has developed a number of innovative designs to improve van security following a spate of thefts.

AAH Pharmaceuticals has opted to remain with its current tyre supplier Bridgestone following the testing of tyres, service provision and after-sales support of a number of other providers.

GreenRoad sponsored a round table attended by the nominees for the Fleet News Awards and discussed the key challenges effecting their businesses.

Valeo has announced an extension of its OE exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) range, with 14 new applications now available to the independent aftermarket.

Bentley Motors has announced the appointment of Kevin Rose as its new member of the board for sales and marketing.

Mercedes-Benz has retained the contract to supply HSS Hire, the national supplier of tool and equipment hire and services, with its fleet of commercial vans.

Total Accident Management has reported a 29% improvement in its customer’s average vehicle off road (VOR) times between 2008 and 2011.

The newly restyled Citroën C1 will go on sale in the UK on 2 April with MRR OTR list prices starting from £7,995.