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Paragon Software Systems is providing transport operators with software functionality to manage vehicle movements along traffic-disrupted routes during the London Olympic and Paralympic games.

A prototype all-electric delivery vehicle is ready to start extensive real-world testing on the streets of London.

Changes to the MOT test from January 2012 are good news for safety but could end up landing fleets with hefty repair bills for equipment such as electric seat adjustment motors and electronic stability control (ESC) if they fall outside the manufacturer warranty.

Masternaut has appointed four senior executives to local and regional leadership positions, to roll out the company’s go-to-market strategy.

While the UK has enjoyed a milder start to winter in 2011 than in recent years, bad weather will still be a key issue over the coming months, particularly for fleets, says the Fleet Safety Forum.

Pressure is mounting on the Government to kick-start demand for electric vans by making cash incentives available to help fleets offset some of the acquisition cost.

Arla Foods is cutting back on road miles and emissions as well as increasing efficiency, after introducing new technology across the company’s sites in the UK.

ADR Accident Repair Centres has just completed the first six months of a pilot with Jaguar Land Rover to host its Accident Services Helpline.

Online sales of used vehicles within the UK’s B2B sector will double in the next five years according to Autorola.

Mazda is the official vehicle sponsor of Donington Park for the 2012 season and has provided the famous race circuit with a fleet of eight Mazda cars.

Land Rover is celebrating 50 years of using the Eastnor Castle estate in Herefordshire as its centre for off road testing and development.

Mark Prisk, Business Minister, visited the Home of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars in Goodwood, West Sussex to learn how the company will expand in 2012.

Stobart Group, has re-started its low-carbon rail freight service between Valencia, Spain and Barking, near London.

Suzuki has announced the UK introduction of the Kizashi Sport ‘D’ segment car with switchable 2/4WD as standard equipment.

HPI reveals most commonly asked questions.

The new Swift Sport has the same DNA as its predecessor, but reflects the concept of developing a refined sport compact from the new Swift 1.2 litre launched in the UK late last year

The Jaguar Academy of Sport is delighted to announce that England rugby legend, Jonny Wilkinson, has joined the world-class list of sporting heroes as an Ambassador of the Jaguar Academy of Sport.

Vospers Mazda Exeter and Mazda UK have helped to raise more than £55,000 for the Devon Air Ambulance Trust (DAAT) by contributing towards the cost of a Mazda2 1.3 petrol TS2 hatchback, worth £11,900 as the first prize in the charity’s 2011 Grand Summer Draw.

Peter Ashdown-Barr, chief executive, InterResolve, on the reduction of referral fees.

Rob Riddleston, head of transport and logistics, Barclays Corporate, on the impact of proposed changes to accounting rules.

The seasonal crackdown on drink-driving is underway, but fleets face leaving themselves exposed if company car and van drivers do not understand the risks of being over the limit the morning after.

AutoRestore has been announced as one of the first ATA Approved Assessment Centres able to deliver the new Cosmetic ATA qualification following a pilot run by the IMI, while one of its Mobile Repair Technicians has become the first in the UK to become accredited.

The Fleet Auction Group (FLAG) has confirmed the renewal of two solus remarketing agreements for 2012.

Arval UK has announced the sale of AllStar Business Solutions to FleetCor Technologies, an independent global fleet card provider, for £194m.

Volkswagen Fleet Services has embarked on a three-month trial of Ebbon-Dacs’ MoDel electronic vehicle delivery and collection solution with 17 of its 65 fleet business partner dealerships and the fleet customers of four separate leasing companies.

Online sales of used vehicles within the UK’s B2B sector will double in the next five years according to Autorola.

AA DriveTech, part of the AA Group, has announced that it has bought Powys-based Nationwide 4x4, a provider of driver training and events for drivers of off-road vehicles and machinery, for an undisclosed sum.

Although not entering the UK new car market until the end of 2012, the Chinese manufactured Geely Emgrand EC7, being imported by Geely Auto UK, has undergone the latest 2011 Euro NCAP safety testing programme.

This winter Q8Oils has launched its latest Pitstop Promotion to offer customers 15 litres of Antifreeze when they buy 100 litres of Gear Oil, to help keep drivers safe in the winter weather.

Tony Neill, managing director of Navman Wireless, has said that the decision by Forbes to include the global telematics leader on its list of America’s Most Promising Companies, is a “milestone” in the growing global perception of the value of vehicle tracking technology.