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Skoda will present the new Citigo subcompact to the public as a five-door version for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.

Fleet operators and service managers will be feeling the pinch this week as diesel prices in the UK hit an all-time high, at a massive 143.05p per litre.

Activity on Simulcast at Manheim Auctions, Gloucester, continues to break records after a total of 180 trade buyers from around the country made nearly 900 online bids for 151 vehicles and bought 80 of those commercial vehicles this month.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has announced four new promotions in the North East and a new appointment as it welcomes a new head of accident management

New recruits that qualify for a company vehicle, or members of staff promoted into a role that comes with a company car, are most effectively educated about an organisation’s motoring policies and procedures online, says E-Training World.

Brake in association with Quick Energy is encouraging fleet operators to run a ‘Wake Up For Work’ day this spring.

Campaigners are calling for a change in the law after research suggested more than half (54%) of fleet managers fear some employees may be driving when their eyesight is not good enough to do so.

The New Generation i30 wagon is to revealed at next month’s Geneva Motor Show.

Bentley will unveil a new interpretation of the Mulsanne at the Geneva Show next month.

For the 2012 summer season, SHARK Helmets has added two further offerings to its already extensive 2012 collection – the Evoline S3 and S900C.

Honda has introduced a mobile smartphone application to support the launch of its new Civic model across Europe.

MSN Cars is delighted to announce that the Range Rover Evoque has been named the winner of the eighth annual MSN Cars Car of the Year award.

The Mercedes-Benz Vito E-CELL is now eligible for the Government’s new Plug-In Van Grant, reducing costs by 20%.

Mini has stepped up its involvement in the Middle East with a new showroom opening in Jordon.

The new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG will be launched in late summer 2012. UK Specification and pricing are still to be confirmed.

Former Kwik-Fit Fleet boss Mike Wise has joined Epyx in the newly created role of director of Tyre Programmes.

Ford is supplying 130 Ford Focus and Mondeo models to Daniel Contractors across the UK and overseas.

The fleet industry should be pushing manufacturers and Government to accelerate availability of advanced road technology designed to beat congestion and improve efficiency, says CFC Solutions.

Bridgestone has announced the appointment of Neil Collison in the role of national fleet executive.

Veolia Environmental Services has welcomed the arrival of 28 new Toyota Auris Hybrids to support its UK commercial services sales force.

Tusker says that it is vital that salary sacrifice car schemes are correctly structured and implemented following the reported findings of a recent tax tribunal.

Electric vehicles can be commercially viable in business fleets today; states a new collaborative report published.

ACFO survey aims to establish the true number of cars bought through schemes.

Following a customer survey showing that 21% of people would consider buying a previously written-off vehicle, MyCarCheck has released new figures showing that 17.37% of all cars on our roads have been written-off.

The new Ford Tourneo Custom Concept will make its global debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show in March.

mia electric welcomes that all three of its vehicles now qualify for the Government’s ‘Plug-In Car’ and ‘Plug-In Van’ Grants.

Renault’s Kangoo Van Z.E. range is now eligible for the UK’s new Plug-in Van Grant, offering buyers up to 20% off its purchase price.

Historics is celebrating a second successive £1+ million sale with bidders eager to experience the classic car auction scene’s most eclectic offering.

H&H achieved a run of ever higher prices for Aston Martin DB6s last year.

The new Volkswagen Caddy Match special edition, available until 30 April, is available with Contract Hire or Finance Lease options from £229 a month.