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This week, a new Cross Coupé is making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show.

At the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, Hyundai will reveal a new turbocharged version of the 1+2 door Veloster sports coupe and the new i20.

The new generation of the Porsche Boxster will be making its global debut at the Geneva Motor Show at 09:30 on March 6 in Hall 1, alongside the Panamera GTS and 911 Carrera Cabriolet that will receive their European premieres.

Aston Martin will exhibit eight cars at the 82nd International Motor Show, including two unique cars prepared by the new bespoke service, Q by Aston Martin.

The new Lexus RX 450h will make its world debut at the Geneva motor show on 6 March, alongside the first F Sport interpretation of the full hybrid luxury SUV.

At the Geneva Salon, Seat is presenting the next phase of its product offensive in the form of a close-to-production study.

Using smartphones for social networking while driving is more dangerous than drink driving or being high on cannabis behind the wheel, according to research published today by the IAM.

Interactive Fleet Management has produced a new guide offering advice to drivers on how they can reduce the number of small accidents, knocks and scrapes they have on their company vehicles.

Touchpoint, Experteye’s driver satisfaction survey, is being extended to fleet sector service companies such as fast fit specialists, windscreen providers, accident management companies and any other supplier of fleet sector services.

The Audi Group has set records for deliveries, revenue and key earnings data in the fiscal year 2011 after selling more than 1.3 million cars in the past year, while at the same time increasing revenue to 44.1 billion Euros.

A Northern Ireland contract hire and leasing company has joined forces with TomTom Business Solutions through its partner in Ireland, Fleet Simplicity, to offer customers a combined fleet maintenance, management and information system.

AAH, a leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, has taken delivery of 270 Ford models to add to its 800-strong van fleet after Ford developed a modified Transit known as the Pharmavan in association with the company.

The first image of Hyundai’s new i-oniq concept car has been released today, showcasing new technology and design.

The Volkswagen Up has won CarBuyer’s Best City Car award, while the Golf Cabriolet has claimed the accolade for Best Convertible.

CarBuyer has announced the results of its Car of the Year awards for 2012.

The new Swift Sport has been awarded the ‘Best Hot Hatchback’ at the Carbuyer.co.uk Awards.

New Limited Edition BMW M3 Coupé and Convertible models are coming to the UK from March this year.

Suzuki GB has officially launched its new Racing Parts Programme for 2012, offering ACU licence holders subsidised parts pricing on a host of machines.

The Fleet News awards finalists have now been decided. Find out whether your company has made the shortlist.

Nationwide has expanded its partnership with Hastings Direct by becoming its sole supplier for all vehicle insurance claims repairs.

Lex Autolease and BCA are staging a double convertible sale on Saturday March 17 at the Blackbushe, Surrey and Belle Vue, Manchester auction centres.

Trimble has announced that it is partnering with Equity Red Star will form part of Equity Red Star’s new risk and vehicle management solution, Equitrack, for the commercial motor and motor fleet sectors.

Pendragon Contracts is expanding its partnership with Fleet Assist to include the delivery of its service booking facility.

Kavanagh Motor Group is taking delivery of a fleet of Nissan Primastar panel vans and Navara pick-ups to help it rescue motorists whose cars have broken down across the south of England.

More than half of drivers (53%) are risking deadly pile-ups on motorways by driving too close to the vehicle in front, according to research by Brake and Direct Line.

Schneider Electric has welcomed the new grant scheme for electric vans yet bears caution about how the lack of current charging infrastructure may mean the scheme could fall short.

The rising cost of fuel is causing UK motorists to cut down on the number of car journeys they take, according to a survey by Motorpoint.

The F12berlinetta represents the very cutting-edge of mid-front-engined sports cars.

Mazda is offering retail customers of the all-new Mazda CX-5 compact crossover SUV a free upgrade to the Navigation version of their selected model, a low-rate finance package and three years complimentary European roadside assistance.

General Motors and PSA Peugeot Citroën create long-term strategic pairing to leverage combined scale and strengths.