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The Wigan branch of Burnt Tree has supplied 40 commercial vehicles to Smith Group UK, part of the Imtech Technical Services Group.

Findings from the new Alphabet fleet management report reveal speeding, mobile phone use and alcohol were the main safety concerns for operators, but crucially 98% now have policies in place to help combat these risks.

Fleet hire and car rental companies took podium position and scooped all the prizes at an all-action ACFO meeting hosted by National Mobile Windscreens at the famous Castle Combe racing circuit in Wiltshire.

SsangYong Motor UK, the new importer of Korean SsangYong cars, has appointed a number of new dealers, bringing its network strength to 34 sales and service dealerships and 18 service centres.

Toyota and Lexus are performing beyond the expectations of Britain’s fleet managers in key areas, according to a survey.

Longer new and used car warranties are creating a growing desire among customers for continuous warranty cover, says RAC Warranty.

West Oxfordshire District Council, which is using Quartix telematics technology to plan more efficient routes for its service vehicle fleet, has won a top Energy Savings Trust award.

Sixt has experienced a 72 per cent spike in inbound enquiries as Brits turn to car hire to ensure they can make it home for Christmas.

Continental has developed a tyre specifically for electric vehicles which will make its first appearance on the Renault Twizy next year.

Model ranges making up almost 10% of UK sales and up to 55 dealers to go as Renault tries to return to profit in the UK.

Saab Automobile has filed for bankruptcy, after months of negotiation over securing funding from Chinese car manufacturers failed.

Fourways Vehicle Solutions has undergone a comprehensive rebranding exercise, including a new company website.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association is warning customers to take extra care when confronted with cheap deals for Christmas car hire on the Internet or in the press.

Pendragon Contracts is awarding its sole glass supplier agreement to Auto Windscreens.

Almost 90 per cent of motorists in an ATS Euromaster poll admitted they were unaware of tyre labelling legislation coming into place next year.

Northgate has joined forces with five-time world champion and former world number one to help launch ‘Rentinator’ which focuses on solving van problems for small businesses with only a handful of vehicles.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles continued to record rising sales figures over the last eleven months with Europe’s market leader delivering 479,000 light commercials during this period around the world.

Mazda is taking its 'defy convention' mind-set to new levels with marketing director Claire Andrews pioneering changes to the Mazda retail experience.

The Kia Sorento has been named as Total 4x4’s Best SUV for the second year in a row – beating off keen competition in a well-established segment.

UK-based Fleet Support Group has been acquired by the American-based Automotive Resources International.

E-Training World has given a cautious welcome to government plans to allow learner drivers to have lessons on motorways.

MyDrive Solutions has appointed Karl Matthias as director of operations and architecture, to support the infrastructure for the MyDrive cloud-based platform.

ATS Euromaster has secured a deal to fit approximately 400 Michelin cold weather tyres to North East Ambulance Service’s rapid response fleet.

A £600,000 investment in Kwik-Fit’s telecommunications has benefited fleets with the number of ‘same day’ jobs being undertaken by the company’s mobile tyre repair and replacement technicians increasing.

Tyre manufacturers are still in the dark about how the forthcoming European Union (EU) tyre labelling regulation will be policed.

Tracker launches new product while Telogis puts focus on routing and scheduling.

Data analysed by Zenith’s on-line fleet diagnostic tool, Pulse, reveals that accidents by company car drivers reach a peak on a Tuesday, before tailing off through the rest of the week.

One of the UK’s leading car and van rental companies, Exeter based Scot Group, has secured a £10m debt facility from Clydesdale Bank.

NetDespatch is helping Yodel to offer advanced on-line shipping solutions to its clients.

Aston Martin Racing GT4 competitors from throughout Europe were honoured on Tuesday night (13 December 2011) at the marque’s prestigious Gaydon Head Quarters during an awards ceremony.