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A recent survey by Manheim Auctions has discovered that one in five motorists never check their brake fluid, one in six don’t check to see if their brake lights are working and one in nine don’t bother to check their tyre tread.

Young drivers are 15 per cent more likely to crash than older drivers because of mistakes at the wheel or reacting badly to risks on the road, according to road safety charity the IAM.

Innovative measures to cut the number of rush hour road works were announced today by transport secretary Philip Hammond.

SMMT has announced the appointment of Tim Abbott, managing director, BMW UK; Ralf Speth, CEO, Jaguar Land Rover and Robin Woolcock, managing director, Volkswagen Group (UK) as Vice Presidents of the Society.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is announcing a profitable end to its financial year, fuelled by portfolio acquisitions and organic growth.

Interactive Driving Systems is making a number of research papers on work-related road safety available for free to celebrate 20 years of research.

A road safety survey commissioned by Ford reveals motorists' insecurities and bad driving habits.

The first photos of the Volkswagen Up have been released, ahead of the new small car making its debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September.

The latest report from BCA shows LCV markets remained steady in July, with a marginal fall in average value of just £10 recorded between June and July.

The owner of a whisky distillery on a Scottish island has found a way of powering his Nissan Leaf using waste products from the distilling process.

Lexus has unveiled its new GS, which will be available in the UK next year.

Following the reports this week that 85 per cent of drivers admit to ‘amber gambling’ I feel it is about time that this illegal offence is brought to the public’s attention.

Mercedes-Benz Retail Group (MBRG) has launched My Service, a tailored new servicing package that will be offered at its retail sites in Birmingham, London and Manchester.

Car manufacturing rose 1.3% in July and is up 3.7% over the first seven months of 2011.

Sections of the M1 motorway in Bedfordshire will be left in the dark as lighting is permanently switched off to reduce carbon emissions and light pollution.

If you are a Fleet200 member you can now benefit from the new online exclusive Fleet200 portal.

SsangYong will be reveal a new compact concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has unveiled its new look Glasgow site after a £300,000 re-development.

A new online tool has been launched to help fleets manage the best way of disposing of cars and vans.

Kia has boosted its focus the UK fleet market by appointing a national rental and leasing manager.

Drivers with more than 12 points on their licence who escape a ban could create a headache for fleet managers according to fleet management software provider, CFC Solutions.

Peugeot and Citroen have joined TyreSafe, the not-for-profit organisation dedicated to raising awareness about the correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and worn tyres.

Thefts of catalytic converters rise as vehicles are targeted.

RBS quashes speculation surrounding future of car and van leasing business.

National Insurance rise adds to appeal of funding method, say leasing companies.

Fleets offering car allowances urged to claim now, writes car and fuel tax expert John Messore.

True fleet sales prove to be the driving force behind modest fleet market growth.

New recruits for telematics equipment provider.

New Mazda6 Business Line fares well against rivals according to market analysts at CAP.

First fleet vehicles supplied with winter tyres by fast fit giant.