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Leasedrive Group’s commercial director Roddy Graham has listed his top ten key trends for 2012, starting with a prediction of further consolidation in the contract hire and leasing market.

Seven members of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) attained their Diploma in Car Fleet Management during 2011, six passing with distinction.

Carbon Heroes has announced the appointment of Colin Tourick as a non-executive director with immediate effect.

Ogilvie Fleet has launched a brand new online fleet manager portal that securely delivers live fleet operational data in real-time to the desktops of fleet chiefs.

Shell Lubricants has announced the launch of its new, improved Shell LubeMatch online oil selector service, which recommends the right choice of Shell engine oils and lubricants for any given vehicle, and has been designed especially for the busy workshop environment.

Motor industry e-commerce specialist Epyx has invested in additional domain servers across the globe, bringing the new total to 17, to ensure that it provides uninterrupted service for fleet and dealer users.

Known as the Insignia BiTurbo, and on sale now, it’s available with a choice of five-door Hatch and Sports Tourer bodies priced from £27,120 on the road.

The Chinese automotive manufacturer Geely is about to enter the UK’s new car market and the first models will arrive at the end of 2012.

Proton Cars is offering customers a free winter check at its 75 dealerships across the UK to help drivers to plan for difficult driving conditions.

Ahead of its UK launch next February, Renault has released initial details for the freshly revitalised Scénic and Grand Scénic models for 2012.

Toyota has named British Gas as its preferred supplier of electric vehicle charging points, ahead of introducing the new Prius Plug-in Hybrid to the UK market in 2012.

Renault’s new Renault Kangoo ZE electric vehicle has been chosen by What Van? as its 2012 Van of the Year in the magazine’s annual awards.

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has announced that it has been certified by Carbon Neutral Investments (CNI) as 100% carbon neutral, and in doing so, becomes the world’s first carbon neutral Formula 1 team.

The Racing Steps Foundation driver was presented with the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Young Driver of the Year Award by Steve Rider in company with McLaren F1’s Martin Whitmarsh and BRDC President, Derek Warwick.

According to Navman Wireless, Businesses should look to identify and rectify inefficiencies that exist regardless of fluctuations in fuel prices.

A good valeting service should be viewed as an investment, but generally it is only viewed as a cost. Grahame Rummery, CEO of Autoclenz, wishes he could change that perception.

A demonstrator programme that will give fleets real-world experience and data of operating electric vans over the long term has been launched by the fleet services division of GE Capital.

Citroën’s 'Go Green & Clean Allowance’ of up to £3,500 is still available to help LCV operators affected by changes to the London Low Emission Zone (LEZ) scheme.

New data shows drink drive accidents in the UK are falling, but the proportion of ‘morning after’ drink drive accidents has reached an all-time high, calling for extra diligence during the Christmas party season.

Fraikin has won a contract from Sainsbury’s to manage and maintain 220 of its 3.5 tonne Sainsbury’s online home delivery vehicles in the South East.

DHL Supply Chain has launched Issue 2 of DHL Supply Chain Matters, an online industry resource helping business leaders drive innovation and efficiency in the supply chain.

Affordable Windows and Conservatory Group has equipped its 18-vehicle fleet with Quartix telematics.

ACFO has called for the ‘totally unjustified’ 3% diesel company car benefit-in-kind tax surcharge to be scrapped in discussions with Government officials.

Leasedrive Group has won its first contract under the Government Procurement Service framework agreement Lot 7, covering single source supply of leased passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes.

UK rental cars emit less CO2 and local air pollutants, are safer and are used more efficiently than the average privately-owned car, research suggests.

Commercial vehicle manufacturers in Europe are calling upon EU policy makers to further integrate the Union's policies for transport, industrial competitiveness and future innovation to help spur sustainable growth.

During the last three months, MG Motor has been travelling the country bringing the Great British Charity Test Drive to all corners of the UK.

New Toyota Avensis delivers improvements in dynamics, comfort and ownership costs.

The organisers of Race Retro have announced that Silverstone Auctions will be its new auction partner for the 2012 show, when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 24-26 February.

Since 2001 Volkswagen has combined the production of the Phaeton in Dresden with commitment to culture.