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Ricardo and Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co Ltd (JAC) have today announced that they have signed a contract that will see the two companies work together in the development of a new 2.0 litre turbo-diesel for JAC’s expanding product range

The new Ford Ranger goes on sale next month priced from £15,515.

Mazda is supplying a fleet of cars to the Rugby League International Federation as the Official Vehicle Partner to the 2011 Gillette Rugby League Four Nations tournament.

By gaining the top five-star rating for all-round safety performance, new Yaris becomes the third generation of Toyota’s supermini to pass through Euro NCAP independent crash testing.

Ranger sets new standards in safety with a comprehensive suite of safety features including Electronic Stability Program, Trailer Sway Control and Hill Descent Control.

Organisations representing motorists, road safety campaigners, cyclists, small businesses, insurers and the wider motor industry have joined forces to persuade the new Transport Secretary Justine Greening to rule out a reduction in the frequency of MOT testing.

Santander, one of the world’s largest banks, has launched a new company car scheme to its UK essential business users, run by Zenith. The scheme is available to 750 eligible UK employees throughout the Santander group.

Fleet solutions provider Trimble is calling for companies to prepare now to minimise the anticipated disruption to London’s roads on the first day of the working week after the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games.

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has reported a significant, but unsurprising change in the used car market with a stark contrast in price movements between September and early October.

EurotaxGlass’s predicts the new Honda Civic 150PS 2.2 i-DTEC ES will retain 42% of its cost new price over a three year/60,000 mile period.

Looking at more than 3,500 cars currently supplied under its salary sacrifice car scheme mycar, the Leasedrive Group has revealed that the Audi A3 is the most popular vehicle choice among public sector employees and the Ford Fiesta is the most popular car choice for private sector employees.

Aramark Workplace Solutions (AWS) has struck a deal with ING Car Lease for 40 cars and vans in a contract hire deal which also includes full maintenance, UK and European breakdown cover, accident management, as well as lead-in and short term hire solutions.

More aftersales business managers are to be recruited by The Warranty Group following successful trials in dealerships around the country.

Some of the most iconic marques are celebrating time-honoured tradition at this year’s Footman James Classic Motor Show when it returns to Birmingham’s NEC from 11-13 November.

Han HoGyun from South Korea Volvo Trucks’ Drivers’ Fuel Challenge final won the event to be crowned the most fuel efficient driver in the world.

Frequent Top Gear guest Sabine Schmitz will be racing a prototype Bowler EXR against a Rage Buggy, in a series of super-charged, high octane challenges on the indoor track, when Top Gear Live returns to UK arenas this November.

Perodua has introduced a new offer available exclusively to customers purchasing a new Ebony Black Myvi SXI before the end of 2011.

British Formula One 1996 World Champion, Damon Hill OBE, will drive for the Global Fuel Economy Initiative (GFEI) in the Royal Automobile Club’s RAC Future Car Challenge from Brighton to London on Saturday 5 November 2011.

The Green Pavilion can be found in the Parc Sarasin, just opposite the main entrance to Palexpo, where the Geneva International Motor Show will be held from March 8-18, 2012.

Nexteer Automotive is supplying its Generation 2 column EPS to the new Chevrolet Aveo, which achieves a five-star score in the latest NCAP crash tests.

Lexus will reveal the new GS F Sport at the SEMA show in Las Vegas on 1 November.

Nissan's luxury brand Infiniti plans to create a dedicated fleet sales team as it aims for growth in the fleet market.

Andrew Wale has joined Suzuki GB as its first corporate sales manager. The new position has been created as part of a strategy to build corporate sales for the car brand, which has been heavily biased towards the retail market traditionally.

As the nation prepares to turn back clocks, and turn up the heating, Tracker is urging motorists to be extra security conscious after its figures showed that stolen vehicle recoveries increase by 20%.

Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) has highlighted the impact switching to winter tyres can have on fleet and driver safety.

Bridgestone is adding its voice to the debate on the MOT test and is urging the government to rethink the proposed changes, which could come into force in 2012.

As part of its ongoing ‘Citroën Vans - Business Class’ initiative, Citroën has now launched its ‘five Star’ Euro 5 LCV Programme.

A number of changes to the Motability scheme have been announced after growing criticism about how it was being abused. Nominated drivers under 21 will now only be permitted where they live with the disabled customer and all nominated drivers will need to live within five miles of the customer’s home.

Vauxhall Retailers are offering a range of accessories in preparation for the winter months.

The free-to-use electronic vehicle safety recall system established by online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs in conjunction with the BVRLA is on course for delivery in the third quarter of next year.