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With the market entering a traditionally quieter spell in the run up to Christmas, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is reporting continuing stable trading conditions.

Demand for winter tyres from commercial vehicle fleets - as well as company car fleets - is on the increase and Kwik-Fit’s comprehensive service has been recognised as the best in the industry.

Fleets, leasing and rental organisations must not shy away from investing to boost business and vehicle operating efficiency despite budgetary constraints and the challenging economic climate.

In a rare action, the Upper Tribunal has revised their original decision on the Total People vs HMRC case. This move follows an application for permission to go to the Court of Appeal for Grant Thornton UK LLP, on behalf of Total People.

Bridgestone has announced development a non-pneumatic concept tyre that could prove to be a viable and more environmentally-friendly alternative to conventional tyres in the future.

City Link has landed a £1.5 million contract to handle all distribution needs of consumer and household goods company JML.

New research reveals that a third of commercial vehicle leasing companies have experienced customers attempting to renegotiate the terms of their original agreements.

KDS has joined forces with EPSA and DéplacementsPros.com on a survey which seeks to understand the processes and policies corporations have in place to handle their expense management.

Road safety minister Mike Penning has announced that learners will be able to take to the motorways, but only in driving lessons and if a qualified instructor accompanies them.

Bus services across England are set to receive £90 million to make them greener, more efficient and easier to use, Transport Minister Norman Baker announced.

Fleets and company car drivers will save even more money by choosing to drive Mazda6 diesel or Mazda2 petrol models following reductions to CO2 emission figures for these cars.

Skoda UK Motorsport’s 2011 IRC champion Andreas Mikkelsen has teamed up with Fifth Gear TV’s Vicki Butler-Henderson to put the spotlight on one of the UK’s most affordable and enjoyable forms of motorsport.

An Aston Martin ordered by George Harrison in 1965 sold at auction in London on Wednesday for £350,000.00 after fierce bidding from around the world.

The dates and venues for the 2012 Ducati 848 Challenge have now been announced with a calendar incorporating some of the best circuits both in the UK and abroad.

Ford has announced it is extending its long-standing sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League -- through June 2015.

The 2012 Nissan GT-R has developed a new version of the GT-R for drivers who want an extra edge on the race track.

Caterham Cars has launched its much acclaimed Superlight R300 Championship at Sepang International Circuit.

A new guide to help buyers make the right decision when choosing a motorhome has been launched.

A cleaning and hygiene specialist has revealed how fleet management technology is set to reduce its distribution costs by £90,000 in just 12 months.

Vertu Motors, an automotive retailer with a network of 82 sales and aftersales outlets across the UK, has announced the appointment of former Lex Autolease CEO, Nigel Stead, as an independent non-executive director.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has launched the sixth edition of Towing and the Law Guide that helps businesses and individuals to stay on the right side of the law when towing anything weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.

Fleet Alliance has appointed experienced daily rental sales executive Usman Ahmad as product specialist for its daily rental offering, Flexi Hire.

Fleet Logistics reports that it has seen significant fleet growth in 2011, adding 19,000 vehicles to its pan European managed fleet in the last 12 months, largely due to increased centralization of decision making and continued cost cutting at major international corporations.

The new 2012 desk and wall calendars from Bristol-based National Mobile Windscreens will help to combat meningitis and septicaemia, which kill more than 300 people every year in the UK.

Now in their fourth year, the Fleet Van Awards have become the benchmark awards for the light commercial vehicle industry, with trophies for manufacturers, suppliers and fleet operators.

Yeomans Toyota Eastbourne has been named the nation’s best Toyota Centre in the first Toyota Retailer Excellence Awards.

Porsche has announced details of its GT3 Cup Challenge for 2012, which will have a new six weekend, 12 race calendar.

Kylie Minogue’s personal Lexus CT 200h has raised £29,000 for the NSPCC as the star item in a fund-raising auction for the charity’s helpline.

The Toyota Land Cruiser has rounded off its 60th anniversary by being declared the year’s top performer in terms of residual value.

Ferrari Tailor-Made is the new personalisation programme from Maranello developed specifically for clients wishing to create a truly bespoke car that will be a clear expression of their own unique personalities and tastes.