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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.

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.