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WNS Assistance has launched a service for the resolution of minor accident damage to fleet and private cars.

Drivers are being driven round the bend by Birmingham, according to a new survey which reveals the most dreaded destinations in the UK.

Venson Automotive Solutions has appointed Unique Products to provide branded driver packs, tailored mat sets and bespoke vehicle safety packs, as well as its ordering and reporting systems.

Trevor Mann, Nissan's senior vice president for manufacturing, purchasing and supply chain management in Europe, has been awarded a CBE in the Queen's New Year Honours List.

Leasedrive has won a five-year agreement to supply around 140 contract hire vehicles to furniture specialist Harveys on a sole supply basis.

Accident management company Easi-Drive has extended its business hours to accommodate increased demand and to improve its customer service.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is delighted that the hard work and dedication of past chairman Andy Boyle has been recognised with the announcement that he has received an OBE in the New Year Honours.

Staff at Nissan Sunderland Plant capped their 25th anniversary year in style with a string of new UK car industry records.

The dealership will operate the SsangYong franchise from its premises in Station Road, Rustington.

Citroën has introduced a new special edition into its award-winning C3 Picasso range - C3 Picasso Code.

Bentley bounced back to pre-recession levels of demand during 2011, with strong growth in all major markets.

Following the success of the latest Mitsubishi Shogun, Mitsubishi UK are about to extend the Shogun range with the introduction of the Shogun Black.

The 2012 Manchester Motorcycle Show has lined up some live action for visitors when it returns to Manchester Central Convention Complex on Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th January.

AutoRestore is celebrating a record year for 2011 and predicts further growth in the mobile repair sector for 2012.

The report by Pro-MOTe – “A cost too far” – includes research that estimates that the average motorist would be more than £57 worse off under a less frequent MOT system than he or she is today.

Fleet operators and company car drivers could cut their costs when the Upgraded Mazda3 goes on UK sale this year.

Tough new measures to crack down on drivers who abuse the disabled parking system - including a new Blue Badge design which is harder to forge - will come into force on 1 January, Transport Minister Norman Baker has announced.

Kwik-Fit is predicting that more fleets will use its centres for car and van servicing after confirmation that a franchised dealer’s service book stamp was not required to maintain optimum residual values on many vehicles.

Tony Leigh, one of the longest-serving officers of ACFO, is to be made an honorary life member of the fleet organisation following his decision to step down after more than 25 years service.

The Fisker Karma has been crowned ‘Luxury Car of the Year’ by BBC Top Gear magazine.

Kia Motors introduced Korea’s first electric vehicle, with the launch of the new Kia Ray EV.

Mitsubishi has confirmed the appointment of Dews Mitsubishi, who will open their doors in Brighouse to the public on Tuesday 3rd January 2012.

The Ferrari 458 Italia has been announced as the winner of Autovisie’s annual “Supertest”, the leading Dutch car magazine’s traditional end of year group test designed to find the best driver’s car of the year.

Drivers across England are to benefit from shorter motorway closures after crashes thanks to the roll-out of 3D laser scanning technology funded by the Government and police, roads minister Mike Penning has announced.

A package of measures to improve air quality in the capital will be launched this month to cut harmful pollution coming from road transport.

A cold snap is quickly followed by a rise in ‘frost jackings’, which sees thieves make off with cars that have been left to de-ice on the drive, complete with the keys in the ignition and the engine running, says Tracker.

The Nissan Qashqai has been voted ‘Used Car of the Year’ for the second year running by used car pricing experts CAP.

Renault has confirmed the first wave of UK dealers for its electric vehicles (EVs) after launching the Kangoo Van ZE – the first model in its four-strong EV line-up.

Denis Reed, compliance manager with Bristol-based National Mobile Windscreens, has been presented with a glass trophy by the Glass Qualifications Authority (GQA) for the high standards of quality assurance in his role as Internal Verifier.

Autoglass has been shortlisted as a finalist in the UK Customer Satisfaction Awards 2012. The entry focused on the high quality, friendly approach to customers shown by its contact centre, branch and mobile technician workforce.