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Automatic allocation of fleet cars and vans into the best motor auction disposal route for each vehicle is set to be one of the key fleet technology trends of 2012, says epyx.

Autoclenz will be cleaning around 160 visitors’ cars as part of its sponsorship of the 2012 Vehicle Remarketing Association Conference.

Citroën's Business Centre network has reported its car and LCV sales to small and medium size companies (SMEs) have risen significantly over the past year.

Freeway’s new web-based Cumulus interface aims to make it easier for vehicle technicians and fitters to use fleet management software in real time.

Goodyear Dunlop has announced new appointments for two of their senior managers within the commercial division.

Mitsubishi is aiming to bring fleet operators and dealers closer together and improve residual values with a new approved vehicle remarketing scheme due to launch on February 1.

The Freight Transport Association has announced that GreenRoad is the latest partner of the association’s Van Excellence scheme.

The new £1 million distribution centre is now operational at National Mobile Windscreens’ Bristol HQ.

A surge in interest from the corporate sector has put Peugeot in line to increase fleet sales this year despite the economic downturn.

Saab’s demise has sparked a residual value warning from pricing data specialists Glass’s and CAP, with fleets urged to pay close attention to de-fleeting and disposal of vehicles.

Europcar launches new service that breaks the traditional model of vehicle hire.

The SARTRE project has successfully completed the first test demonstrations of a multiple vehicle platoon.

Isotrak is inviting valued customers, prospects and press to its Milton Keynes head office to take part in an event geared towards LGV fleet operators on Thursday, February 23.

Goodyear Dunlop launches new web portal to help fleets improve efficiency and environmental impact.

Toyota Racing has announced more details of its forthcoming FIA World Endurance Championship participation, including an intention to race two cars in specific races.

Bentley Motors has started 2012 with four more honours, from China’s highly-influential Hurun Report, The World Luxury Association as well as The Detroit News, maintaining the company’s award-winning form in 2011.

Scotland’s biggest motorcycle show returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre this March with all the latest models, major manufacturers, and breath taking live action.

The Audi R8 GRAND-AM will make its debut on the 50th running of the Daytona 24 Hours from January 26 to 29.

Over three quarters of motorists would consider retro-fitting their car in some way to improve economy and save money.

The Bosch Automotive Aftermarket division plans to acquire the Service Solutions business of SPX Corporation, headquartered in Charlotte, NC.

More than half of clients who specified a Rolls-Royce Ghost in 2011 turned to bespoke personalisation.

Riders switch from two to four-strokes with all-new KRP-built M3-01 Hondas.

Jaguar has launched two new models that are set to join line-up in the form of the SE Business and Sport editions.

Goodyear Dunlop is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Ryder to national account manager of Commercial Fleet. He will be based at the company’s headquarters in Birmingham as well as travelling nationwide to build and strengthen relationships with key customers.

Experteye has enhanced Touchpoint, its driver satisfaction survey, with a new quality management system (QMS).

Greentomatocars is electrifying its fleet with two Renault Fluence ZE cars to complement its existing fleet of more than 200 hybrid and bio-fuelled vehicles.

After a competitive tender process involving five suppliers, Honda (UK) has this week named Chevin Fleet Solutions as the company’s fleet management software provider for the vehicle manufacturer’s company car fleet for Honda associates.

A landmark of £220 million worth of customer bids on vehicles has been reached through the vehicle negotiate feature on the Lexus approved pre-owned stock locator.

GreenRoad has announced that Osborne is rolling out the GreenRoad service across its property services sector fleet of 169 small vans in the UK with the aim of improving the safety of its drivers and vehicles.

Zenith has successfully launched what it describes as one of the largest private sector salary sacrifice car schemes in the UK for Santander.