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Tusker has launched a new ‘live chat’ instant messaging function for salary sacrifice drivers to allow them to communicate any queries instantly back to Tusker.

A lack of forthcoming information from Government agencies has left the vast majority of logistics providers in and around London feeling unprepared for the arrival of the world's largest sporting event, claims the Freight Transport Association (FTA).

Europcar is celebrating winning the ‘scheme partner’ award at the sixth annual Motability Supplier Awards. The award win builds on Europcar's commended status last year and demonstrates Europcar's commitment to providing industry leading support for Motability car scheme customers.

Jonathan Shine, vice-president, business development, Evida Power on the growth in electric power

For first time electric vehicles will be able to travel the length and breadth of Britain using the world’s first national charging network at motorway service stations across the country, says Ecotricity.

Fast-growing National Mobile Windscreens is nearly trebling the size of its distribution centre in Bristol to meet the demands of its rapidly-expanding business.

Sussex-based CountyClean Environmental Services has boosted its fleet of specialist vehicles by investing in the latest CCTV equipment.

The percentage of drivers found to be over the limit in police breath-tests carried out during their summer drink-drive campaign has risen compared to the same period last year.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is celebrating 25 years in fleet leasing, marking the milestone with an event for all staff with a family fun day at Newbury Racecourse.

The all-new Focus Studio priced at £13,995 on-the-road – available for "61-plate" customers.

Solar energy system begins supplying power at Toyota’s Burnaston car plant capable of producing enough power to build 7,000 cars a year.

Honda plans to register 100 Civics in the first week of December as demonstrators giving fleets an opportunity to be the first to try the car in the UK.

Automotive Leasing has tendered for TfL’s new electric vehicle lease framework and been successful.

National Association of Bodyshops (NAB), which is part of the RMI, is the new name for RMI Bodyshop Division, the trade association for the bodyshop sector in the UK that represents vehicle repairers nationwide.

Manheim Remarketing has announced record sales results for a selection of nearly new vans entered for auction by Arval and Enterprise Rent a Car.

The special sale, which featured 300 cars, achieved an 82% conversion at an average value of 99% CAP Clean.

MacIntyre Hudson has announced a significant expansion to its tax advisory team.

Authorisation to use the 24 GHz radio frequency band for short-range anti-collision radar in cars has been extended until 2018 by a European Commission decision.

The European Commission has reached agreement with member states over the regulatory details to provide incentives for car makers to invest in new technologies which reduce CO2 emissions from new cars.

The European Commission has approved seven schemes for biofuels sustainability accreditation, designed to help ensure that they deliver environmental benefits, the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership reports.

Confused.com recently conducted a survey which showed that 60% of motorists experience an increase in stress levels and a heightened irritability when faced with a vehicle moving slower than the rest of the traffic.

Fleets are being warned that the interpretation by Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) of a Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) ruling could have an impact on salary sacrifice for company car schemes.

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Simon Thomas (51) has been appointed managing director of Volkswagen Group UK effective from September 1, 2011. He succeeds Robin Woolcock (63), who will be taking up a new assignment within the Volkswagen Group.

Class-leading space combined with improved quality and comfort promised for ninth generation Honda Civic.

Alphabet has announced two new appointments in the form of Claire Rowland, who joins Alphabet from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, while James Williamson has joined from Zurich Insurance as contract manager.

Vehicle tracking is becoming a critical operational tool for many fleets, research suggests, with more than 70% of those utilising the technology having used it for more than four years.

More than one third of UK financial directors are unsure of how to calculate the total cost of ownership (TCO) of their business vehicles, research suggests.

Three new regional managers from backgrounds such as retail, recruitment, training and call centre management have been recruited by The Warranty Group as part of a drive to identify new ideas and skills.

Autoglass is pairing with its parent company Belron and entering 1,000 people to take part in the Virgin Active London Triathlon tomorrow (Saturday).