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With the dark nights drawing in, RoSPA is today urging the public to put a stop to “daylight robbery” with the launch of an online poll.

Ford has demonstrated its latest advanced vehicle communication technologies at the first large-scale testing operation of car-to-car and car-to infrastructure communication on German roads.

Cobra premiered its Global Live CCTV monitoring security system at Coach and Bus Live Expo at the NEC last week.

The Road Haulage Association is delighted at the news that the issue of crippling fuel prices will finally receive a formal debate in the House of Commons.

Jaguar Land Rover is opening its doors to a host of budding engineers as the automotive industry pioneers the government’s first ‘See Inside Manufacturing’ initiative.

Aston Martin Works Service, an integral and long established division of the British marque, announces the beginning of its first stage to develop its Newport Pagnell premises.

According to a recent survey undertaken by online tyre retailer mytres.co.uk, the vast majority of UK motorists have little or no knowledge of the benefits of winter tyres

Some hauliers will be allowed to use longer trailers under plans to boost growth published today by Roads Minister Mike Penning.

Fleet Support Group (FSG) has named its best performing garages of the year with the honours going to two family-run businesses.

Almost 400 London businesses employing more than half a million staff have signed up for bespoke London 2012 Games travel advice, with hundreds more organisations attending special Games transport workshops.

Colin Tourick has published a new book, Company Car and Van Tax 2011-12, in association with ALD Automotive and KPMG.

The business secretary Vince Cable will announce today that the government plans to invest at least a further £15 million in projects to accelerate the commercialisation of low carbon vehicles.

Zenith is providing its fully integrated Salary Exchange product for cars to UK employees of global law firm Clifford Chance. Clifford Chance is one of the world's leading law firms, with offices in 23 countries.

UK road casualties fell last year by six%, but that figure could be even better in the future if companies recognise their responsibility to improve the driving standards of their employees.

Manheim Remarketing has launched eAuction for registered trade buyers, offering up to 150 fresh used vehicles every Monday afternoon.

Court convictions in England and Wales for driving on defective tyres are at a four year high, according to figures obtained by TyreSafe from the Ministry of Justice and the Home Office.

Vauxhall has appointed Ian Dugdale as its fleet aftersales development manager.

Asda has become the latest company to join an industry-led, voluntary scheme to measure and ultimately reduce carbon dioxide emissions from lorries and vans.

Kia Motors continues its global growth with September figures showing a total of 217,736 units sold.

Spanish car maker Seat has revived its ‘Pay No VAT’ campaign as it seeks to continue its most successful year to date and attract even more new car buyers to the brand.

BMW drivers are to benefit from advanced traffic information and data about road conditions on their journeys.

Rain, snow and sub-zero conditions make winter the most hazardous time of year on the road. Suzuki GB PLC is keen to ensure drivers are well-equipped to tackle the worst the weather.

The HM Plant Honda team missed out on the British Superbike Championship title this year, but Byrne put in a sensational performance to celebrate a double race victory to end the season on a high for the team.

BCA has introduced QR codes to marketing and point of sale material throughout its UK network.

Bentley Motors today showed the diversity of career paths on offer in the automotive manufacturing sector.

Avis and Arval have joined forces to resell their used vehicles on MotorTrade, the internet platform developed by Arval. Together they will release over 180,000 used cars into the European market every year.

Average LCV values reached their highest point for 16 months in September, as the combined effect of stock issues and high demand saw values rise sharply, according to BCA.

Proton has announced three years free servicing on all vehicles across the range when purchased and registered between 22nd September and 31st October 2011.

The latest title is the second consecutive drivers’ championship crown for Vettel and comes after a long, but competitive season, during which the Red Bull-Renault partnership has, so far, scored 15 pole positions and nine wins.

A week tomorrow, 18th October, sees the opening of the Fleet News Congress 2011, which is being held at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham.