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LeasePlan UK plans to transfer all Network’s functions from their current location in Wandsworth to the group’s UK headquarters in Slough.

General Motors (GM) believes advanced safety technologies provide building blocks for autonomous driving.

New research by Finaccord estimates that the market for motor insurance for fleet vehicles across ten European countries is worth EUR 15.8 billion in premiums for 2011.

Experts claim Government will find ways to maintain tax take from company cars.

FleetGenie, a new mobile workforce and fleet management system incorporating vehicle tracking, route optimisation and mobile device management has been launched.

Fleet operators are being encouraged to run a ‘Bright Day’ this autumn by the charity Brake and partner Autoglass, to help save lives on roads.

The Range Rover's Evoque has won the top motoring accolade at the 2011 Scottish Car of the Year Awards.

ALD Automotive has announced that Haulotte Group has signed a three-year sole supplier agreement to manage the UK’s company fleet of 75 vehicles.

The innovative twin dry clutch semi-automatic transmission Alfa TCT is now available to order on the five-door Alfa Giulietta hatchback.

Kia’s all-new Picanto has done the hat-trick, being named Best Small Car by the Association of Scottish Motoring Writers at their Car of the Year Awards in Glasgow.

Race Retro will be celebrating the Porsche marque, thirty years of the Group C Porsche 956 and thirty years of the Honda Racing Corporation, when it returns to Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, from 24-26 February 2012.

Elektromotive, the Brighton-based electric vehicle (EV) recharging point manufacturer, has welcomed the announcement that a privately funded EV network is to be rolled out across the UK over the next 12 months.

The Citroën Relay’s combination of environmental and operational benefits has convinced EAE Ltd to convert its 21-strong fleet of large vans.

The Main Event’s voluntary emissions reductions come from a CNI supported wind power project in Maharashtra, India.

Following its unveiling at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show in March, the Peugeot 908 HYbrid4 underwent its first track test at Estoril on October 11.

Japanese luxury car brand to expand program for 2012 Formula One Season.

First unveiled at the 2010 Hanover show, followed by the 'Maxi' version which was introduced at the 2011 Geneva Motor Show, Kangoo Van Z.E. arrives in Renault showrooms in November.

Rebranding of ING Car Lease operation expected to take 18 months.

Business benefits of 80mph limit could be outweighed by increased fuel costs.

Contrary to popular understanding, people have been making money out of electric vehicles for over 110 years.

Millions of pounds are being invested in Kwik-Fit by new owners Itochu Corporation whose priority focus on improving the customer experience has resulted in a major refurbishment plan.

Skoda has launched a ‘fit for fleet’ initiative with 30 retailers that will enable it to raise the level of corporate competence within the dealer network.

White Clarke Group has announced a deal with a world leader in auto finance, with initial implementation already begun in China and Brazil.

Ford’s policy of reducing the level of discounts offered to fleets by setting P11D prices at more realistic levels is set to continue.

A company car driver is out to prove that electric vehicles are a viable fleet proposition and simultaneously raise money for charity.

Driver training specialist IAM Drive & Survive is offering weekly motoring tips to drivers from its head of training, Simon Elstow.

The RAC staged the first ever ‘Green Grand Prix’ at Silverstone with competitors driving the latest electric, plug in hybrid and low emission cars.

Skoda has begun series production of its all-new Citigo small car at its advanced production facility in Bratislava, Slovakia.

Hyundai has announced the full pricing, specification and insurance group ratings for the anticipated all-new Veloster.

Driver training company IAM Drive & Survive has won the prestigious ‘Driver Training Company of the Year’ for a second time, presented at last night’s GreenFleet Awards 2011.