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Pay-as-you-go’ service brings customers more choice.

Since featuring PIVO 1 at the Tokyo Motor Show, Nissan has introduced six other EV concepts, all demonstrating Nissan’s dedication to creating exciting and innovative zero emission mobility solutions.

Proposals to modernise the Drink-Drive Rehabilitation Scheme (DDRS) were announced today by the Driving Standards Agency.

Roger Hancock, managing director, Thrifty Car and Van Rental, on rentals.

May Gurney has bought TransLinc, a provider of specialist fleet and passenger services to local authorities in a deal worth nearly £66 million.

Average wholesale used van values increased by just 0.5% (£22) to £4,037 in October, average age increased by one month to 59 months and average mileage went down by 948 miles to 78,723, according to Manheim Remarketing’s latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans.

Garage network Halfords Autocentres has appointed Simon Benson as operations director to take over the reins from Bill Duffy, who was recently appointed as Halfords Autocentres’ chief executive.

Manheim Auctions has announced four more management changes as it completes the transformation of its senior leadership structure. Adrian Kelly (pictured) is appointed regional director (South) and is replaced as general manager, Bristol, by Brett Henderson.

Tony Hulatt, managing director, CLM Fleet Management, on electric vehicles.

The Institute of Public Policy Research's econometric model for road transport shows that as a result of vehicle electrification fuel duty revenues will more than halve in real terms by 2030 – by at least £10bn.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions has welcomed Auto Windscreens onto its panel of glass suppliers.

The White Clarke Group (WCG) says its latest contract with a major player in the auto industry underpins its strategy for growth across every continent.

The Sprinter from Mercedes-Benz has claimed the coveted top spot in this year’s van category in the Fleet News FN50 Reliability Survey.

LCV values continued at exceptionally high levels as October recorded the second highest average monthly value for 17 months, according to BCA.

The star prize in the much anticipated 2012 BEN National Motorcycle Draw is a brand new Kawasaki ER-6n which is about to be launched at Motorcycle Live! beginning at the NEC, Birmingham on 19 November.

Pricing and specification confirmed and orders now being taken for latest compact executive ranges featuring styling upgrades and major efficiency gains

Nissan is accelerating plans for a European-wide Quick Charge (QC) network for electric vehicles by giving away 400 new quick charging stations free of charge.

Liam Donnelly has been appointed head of Arval’s International Business Office (IBO) to head up a team of more than 20 people, which provides customer support structure that handles and manages Arval’s international customers and their fleets.

So far this year (end of October, 2011) SEAT’s used car sales to the brand’s 120-plus franchised dealers nationwide are more than 1,300 vehicles up on the same period in 2010.

Santander Consumer Finance has appointed The Warranty Group to supply Return to Invoice GAP products to 3,000 motor dealers for which it provides new and used car finance.

Proton has become the first car manufacturer to win all eight major titles in the FIA Asia Pacific Rally Championship.

With some of the major car manufacturers now offering to fit winter tyres, GEM Motoring Assist is advising motorists to be fully aware of all the facts before opting for winter tyres when the seasons change.

TomTom has launched Webfleet Mobile, a smartphone app designed to provide managers on the move with essential information about their vehicle fleet.

High-efficiency powertrains developed by Zytek in the UK power class winners and the overall winner

The Infiniti FX World Champion Experience will be offered to just 10 UK customers who order an FX.

Demand for oil may well peak before 2020, falling back to levels significantly below 2010 demand by 2035, research suggests.

The used vehicle market has remained quite strong through October into November with increasing stock levels providing a good mix for what continues to be fairly healthy demand, the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) reports.

TAAP vehicle inspection software applications now include VOSA compliant versions which cover everything from tyre checks and brakes to oil leaks and exhaust smoke.

Tracker is announcing a new partnership with Direct Line, designed to evaluate how best to deliver telematics technology into the retail motor insurance arena.

Simon Down, senior manager, global employer services, Deloitte LLP, on company car taxation.