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Following concerted industry pressure from the Freight Transport Association and its partners in the Fair Fuel UK Campaign, a formal debate on fuel duty will be heard in the House of Commons.

Company drivers are more likely to take online risk assessments and e-driver training more seriously if they can see that the system has been tailored to them and their organisation.

British Car Auctions is warning motorists that 4x4 values have already started to rise - and will climb further as Winter weather takes hold.

Vehicle glass repair and replacement specialist calls for clocks to change to reduce road traffic accidents.

West Sussex catering supply company, Benfell Ltd, of Hurstpierpoint, has taken delivery of three Hubbard delivery vehicles.

Following two of the worst consecutive winters in living memory BMW has revised its specialist winter tyre programme.

HPI offers dealers a valuable sales tool and vital protection against the threat of clocking.

The Porsche Cayman R has been declared Britain’s Best Driver’s Car for 2011 after winning the annual contest run by Autocar magazine.

The Fuelcard Company poll reveals drivers’ unhealthy eating habits.

With online shopping continuing to play an ever-increasing role in daily life, Renault is now looking to get a slice of the action with the launch of a new online merchandise store.

In time for the re-opening of its inquiry into the cost of motor insurance, the Transport Select Committee has worked with young driver insurance specialists Young Marmalade to initiate research on young drivers’ views of motor insurance.

Almost all young drivers feel they are being priced off the road by the cost of motor insurance, according to a survey.

The British love affair with hatchbacks is still alive and well, according to the latest research from ContractHireAndLeasing.com.

DVLA Personalised Registrations recorded its most successful sale of 2011.

The all-new Chevrolet Aveo is set to arrive in showrooms next January, with great value pricing to match its striking looks.

Pendragon Contracts has signed a 12 month contract with Europcar to meet increased demand.

Vehicle rental and fleet services provider Alliance Asset Management is offering a three or four-month mini-lease on 4x4s.

Mark Group is fitting Ctrack's vehicle tracking system to 500 of its commercial vehicles.

Half of the local authorities responding to Freedom of Information requests by Autoglass are cutting their road maintenance budgets.

Parts of Britain are in danger of becoming ‘fuel deserts’ as the number of petrol stations hits a new low, new research suggests.

Porsche will not be changing its sales tact in order to appeal more to fleet users, despite launching two new models that will have upper-level business users salivating.

Peak Performance, the Chesterfield-based fleet driver training company, is offering free places to fleet decision makers, on a first come, first served basis, for a series of driver education workshops in November.

Shell has signed a card acceptance agreement with M6toll, Britain’s first privately funded tolled motorway, to offer toll charge payments on euroShell card.

As predicted, the combination of supply issues and seasonal demand in September saw values climb for the second month, according to BCA’s latest Pulse report.

Vehicle valeting firm Autoclenz aims to take customer service to new heights by introducing a stringent set of key performance indicators for all its managers and sales force.

Fleet managers looking for plain English advice on the subject of risk management and duty of care can benefit from a new four page guide.

GreenRoad has announced the addition of four new executives to its management team.

The Freight Transport Association has welcomed the announcement that the Government is pressing ahead with operational trials of high volume semi-trailers.

As part of its Autumn campaign, Suzuki GB PLC announces its latest headline offers including the enhancement of the ‘VAT Parked’ offer to the entire Alto and Swift ranges until the end of December.

Mazda Motors UK is to to roll out advanced web marketing tools for use by its entire franchised dealer network.