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Chrysler UK has extended its partnership with the NFL in the UK to become Presenting Partner of ‘Super Bash’, the NFL’s official UK viewing party for Super Bowl XLVI, which takes place in Indianapolis.

Honda Motor Europe has revealed a four-strong rider line-up for the Honda TT Legends team as it prepares for an all-important second year of competition in the FIM Endurance World Championship and at selected road racing events.

Hot on the heels of the Mini Baker Street and Mini Bayswater comes the third in a trio of special editions for spring 2012 – the all-new Mini Highgate.

Honda has announced that the Honda Civic will race in the FIA World Touring Car Championship (WTCC).

Vauxhall has named Paul Adler as its new fleet marketing and motability manager, replacing Steve Catlin who has become national retail sales manager for the company.

The Government’s decision to slash motoring red tape looks set to benefit fleet operators in two key areas, but also raises administration issues that ministers must resolve, says ACFO.

Zenith has selected Callcredit Information Group as its preferred credit reference agency (CRA), to help assess applications for car salary sacrifice funding.

Arval has announced the opening of a new subsidiary at Herlev, Denmark, offering its dedicated solutions for employee mobility and the outsourcing of risks related to the management and possession of corporate vehicles in this country.

The 2012 Toyota Avensis is continuing to meet the needs of one of Toyota’s largest and long standing fleet customers.

The brand new AutoDAB interface has been launched in response to the latest consumer concern and media buzz surrounding the switchover to digital radio. An estimated 28 million vehicles will need to find a digital radio solution over the next few years.

In the latest chapter of what is possibly the largest fraud on the civil justice system, Lord Justice Moses and Mr Justice Irwin have granted Accident Exchange permission to apply to commit seven former employees of Autofocus to prison for contempt of court.

Bosch Automotive Aftermarket has appointed Neil Hearn to a new position of commercial vehicle accounts manager.

The RSPCA has recently awarded Shoreham Vehicle Auctions a solus deal to handle all the remarketing of its ex-fleet vehicles.

More than half (54%) of fleet managers said they worry that some of their employees may be driving when their eyesight is not good enough to do so.

Victoria Edwards has rejoined motor industry e-commerce specialist epyx as account manager across the 1link range of fleet and dealer e-commerce platforms.

The new Peugeot Expert is further evidence of the Marque's upmarket move that now incorporates a range of Euro 5 engines which position it as leader for low CO2 emissions.

Kia has unveiled its latest concept based on the Soul city car at the Chicago auto show.

Infiniti has announced its advanced sports car concept is to be called the Infiniti Emerg-E.

SsangYong is launching a limited edition of its recently introduced Korando crossover - the Korando LE.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow. This week he is advising on what to do following an accident.

Fiat presents the first official images of the 500L, the new model which will have its world preview at the International Geneva Motor Show on 6 March this year.

Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire division of motor group Pendragon, has secured an agency funding facility, potentially providing up to £20m, with Barclays Corporate.

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has launched a final call for entries in its third annual work related road safety awards, and Interactive Driving Systems (IDS) is encouraging its clients, friends and partners to enter.

Fuelcard and fuel management solutions provider Keyfuels has launched a new website offering information on its complete range of services available.

Logistics operators are on course to meet their voluntary greenhouse gas reduction target through the use of a wide range of efficiency improvement measures, according to the second annual report of the Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a new, purpose built location in Leeds Bradford International Airport, as part of its commitment to developing its network of airport locations and its service to customers.

A leading name in the leasing industry and former Sunderland AFC chairman, Sir Tom Cowie has died at the age of 89.

Burnt Tree Vehicle Rental’s East London depot is launching a new initiative following their relocation from South Ockenden to Purfleet.

Ministry of Justice (MoJ) proposals to boost support for crime victims by £50m has been welcomed by the charity Brake.

Avis Rent a Car has announced the appointment of Kaye Ceille as managing director of Avis Budget UK with effect from March 1, 2012.