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It’s difficult to establish exactly how many people climb into their car or van each week and drive with drugs in their system. The problem for the police is it’s difficult to detect and the level of impairment even harder to prove. Yet, estimates suggest one-in-five people killed on our roads may have an impairing drug – legal or illegal – in their system.

Fleet safety practitioners from award-winning companies will be sharing their road risk management secrets at the Fleet Safety Forum’s 9th annual conference on Tuesday, February 28, 2012.

The Driving Instructors Association welcomes the changes to the driving theory test, which came into force from 23rd January.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is delighted to confirm the appointment of Wiltshire & Sons, who open their doors in to the public in Farnham.

Bentley Motors has unveiled the new Continental GTC for the first time in Qatar at the Qatar International Motor Show, Doha.

The new dealership, located on Milton Road and owned by Vindis Group welcomed senior executives from Bentley’s headquarters and motoring enthusiasts from across the region.

2012 Autosport International show sees the worldwide launch of the all new TDv6 Diesel Wildcat, which is manufactured by Plymouth based Qt Services Ltd.

Berkshire motor group expands with Suzuki and plans new showroom development.

Hyundai has announced full pricing and specification for its new generation five-door i30 hatchback, due for launch in the UK on 12 March.

Nissan’s R35 GT-R is the first model to benefit from the CCX SuperKit.

Getting into Volkswagen’s Up city car is now easier with the introduction of the new five-door model.

Land Rover UK has donated four extra cycle response units (CRUs) this week so British Red Cross first aiders will be geared up for emergencies.

Over 1100 people have already booked their place at the 2012 Fleet News Awards and the remaining tables are selling fast – book now to avoid disappointment!

Arval France has been awarded its ISO 14001 certification by AFNOR.

Seat is strengthening its UK dealer network as it builds on its success in 2011.

Hyundai is enhancing its dealer network with the addition of 29 new dealerships in the past year alone.

Training to help employees understand the UK Bribery Act will help companies to meet the new British Standard BS 10500, according to Cardinus Risk Management.

Having successfully established solution and automotive partners outside the UK, Microlise has now set up a reseller channel in the UK.

Used car buyer confidence is unlikely to see an increase in 2012 and may even decline, meaning that demand for ‘safety net’ products such as extended warranties will remain strong, says RAC Warranty.

Dairy Crest employees will benefit from apprenticeship training in a government-funded scheme developed by Freight Transport Association and Mansfield-based college.

Just how popular are company car salary sacrifice schemes? That is what fleet decision-makers’ organisation ACFO is aiming to find out with an online survey.

Only a few days after announcing UK pricing and specification for its New Twingo, Renault has just released the same details for its Scénic 2012 range, as part of its revised model line-up from 1st February.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering motoring tips on how to avoid whiplash.

Colourful decal designs and leather seat upholsteries available for iQ.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating its success in doubling the amount of vehicles financed since 2009, helping more customers to purchase vans and trucks than ever before.

Mahle Aftermarket’s ambitious product expansion plans for 2012 take on a new dimension this month with the launch of automotive air conditioning service units.

In a ceremony hosted at the Palazzo Mezzanotte in Milan, Ducati has received the Brand Recognition Award from the UK Government during the UK-Italy Business awards.

The first of Kia’s new global standard Red Cube showrooms has opened at Arnold Clark Northwich in Cheshire.

Pre-registration for the 2012 Motor Codes Garage of the Year competition is now open, ahead of the start of voting from 24 February.

The charity Brake has welcomed police efforts to catch drunk and drug drivers over the Christmas period, but warns that more must be done by Government to stamp out this deadly menace.