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Limited Edition Land Rover Defender celebrates model debut in the Prindiville Collection.

The Geneva Motor Show will see the official debut of the new version of the Ferrari California, production of which has already commenced, with a reduction of weight of 30 kg and an increase in power output of 30 CV.

Volvo's new Chauffeur package offers business users deals on its S60, V60, V70 and S80 models.

BCA is reporting a strong January for LCV sales, with rising prices across the board and record sales results.

Peugeot has this week renewed a deal with epyx to provide a specialist 1link Service network helpdesk.

One of the first NHS Trusts in the country to introduce a car salary sacrifice scheme has retained the Leasedrive Group to deliver its mycar service.

Fast-growing Ogilvie Fleet has appointed its first employees under its newly launched graduate recruitment and training programme and recruited a new area manager with 10 years of fleet industry experience.

GreenRoad has announced a new driver recognition programme called GreenRoad Fleet Elite designed to recognise the best fleet drivers on the road, and provide internal motivation and recognition for best driver performance.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed this morning's ministerial announcement that funding will be made available to upgrade key infrastructure projects in Northern Ireland, including £105m on the A8 from Larne to Belfast.

Bridgestone UK has strengthened its sales and marketing team with the announcement of several new appointments within its consumer and commercial operations.

Mazda has announced UK pricing and a pre-order facility available for customers through their local Mazda dealer.

Saab Parts UK has developed a flexible warranty product called Saab Secure which it hopes will offer customers reassurance regarding their on-going Saab ownership.

Kia’s all-European Ceed is set to be revealed at the Geneva Motor Show.

Former works driver Justin Dale and multiple Rallye Sunseeker winning co-driver Andrew Bargery will drive a Twingo Renaultsport R2 Evolution on the opening round of the 2012 MSA British Rally Championship.

HPI, has joined forces with Swinton to relaunch its hugely successful 7 day free insurance service – HPI Driveaway.

Honda (UK) is strengthening its support of young motocross riders in the UK as part of its commitment to developing the sport at grass roots level and nurturing up and coming talent in the world of off-road racing.

ContractHireAndLeasing.com has noticed one significant new entry into its list of most popular vehicles; the new Range Rover Evoque.

The Society of Manufacturers and Traders is pleased to announce details of its fourth annual International Automotive Summit to be held at Clifford Chance, Canary Wharf, on 12 June 2012.

The all-new Ford B-MAX will be unveiled Feb. 27 by Bill Ford, executive chairman, Ford Motor Company, for the first time at the mobile industry’s influential Mobile World Congress in Barcelona

Addison Lee has formed a separate software company – Haulmont - and created a new software solution, which it is now offering to other taxi firms and minicab companies.

Hundreds of motorists are being attacked every year by missile-throwing yobs. There were 395 incidents of rocks, stones or other objects being hurled at vehicles last year among the 10 police forces who responded to a Freedom of Information request by Autoglass.

Mazda had a successful debut at Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe, last month at its first ever physical closed auction. It offered 150 vehicles which achieved a 99% conversion with a total sales value of £1.83 million.

In order to keep up with growing customer demand an independent regional vending company has turned to FleetMatics to help better manage its fleet.

Europcar has launched a free Eapp for iPhone enabling customers to make reservations and search for details on any Europcar location worldwide, at the touch of a button.

Nissan has reported a remarkable 174% in sales of its LCV range in 2011 compared with 2010. It sold 10,854 commercial vehicles, which equates to a 4.2% share of the LCV market, compared with 6,223 sales and a 2.8% market share in 2010.

Portsmouth-based Inchcape Fleet Solutions has recently appointed Unique Products to provide their customers with branded driver packs, tailored mat sets and bespoke vehicle safety packs, as well as adopting and utilising Unique’s operating, ordering and reporting systems.

SsangYong will showcase its new XIV-2 ‘convertible’ concept car at the 82nd Geneva Motor Show in March.

Mazda Takeri concept points to future design direction for next-generation saloon.

Subaru will exhibit the new BRZ and Impreza five-door at the forthcoming 82nd Geneva International Motor Show (8 to 18 March), marking the European debut for both models.

The new Subaru XV is now in Subaru Dealer showrooms throughout Ireland.