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Talking about features such as 18 inch alloys and satellite navigation in the same breath as low emissions will encourage more drivers into ‘greener' cars.

Fleet managers are being urged to attend a workshop on sleep apnoea from the Fleet Safety Forum. The workshop, organised by Brake and sponsored by Cambridge Weight Plan, takes place on Wednesday, June 15, in Northampton.

Local Alfa Romeo dealership Guest Wolverhampton has joined forces with The Racing School (TRS), Europe’s longest established performance driving school, to provide a fleet of Alfa Romeo Giuliettas.

Simon Hetherington, currently Kia Motors (UK) marketing director, has been appointed to the newly created role of dealer development director.

The increase, effective from Monday, June 20, is a response to rapidly rising raw material costs, and will see prices increase by an average of 5.4% across the range.

Volkswagen Group Leasing has appointed Martin Phillips as head of fleet operations as it ramps up its activity within the market.

North Yorkshire County Council has rated its Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme a ‘huge success’ after its first 12 months in which time some 250 employees have had new cars delivered, saving approximately £1,000 per car, while total carbon emissions have fallen dramatically across the fleet.

CAP manufacturer relationships manager Martin Ward scours the globe for the week's insider intelligence

Northgate Vehicle Hire has been presented with its third consecutive Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents’ (RoSPA) Gold Award.

Citroën UK achieved an excellent result in a special Live Online Closed Sale at BCA Measham.

Damage to commercial vehicles from poorly maintained local roads represents a significant cost to business and, eventually, hits the consumer in the pocket too.

The Grosvenor Group has reported record business levels for the first quarter of 2011 due to the wider range of services and solutions it now offers.

Only 15% of drivers think that fixed penalty notices are the most effective way to tackle careless driving, according to a poll by IAM.

Isotrak has partnered with Kratzer Automation in order to provide an enhanced application utilising Kratzer’s communications platform and software for hand-held and fitted devices to communicate with Isotrak’s core Active Transport Management System (ATMS) product.

LeasePlan has announced that it has signed a major three year sole supply agreement with Cemex.

Manufacturers and franchise dealers could be set to embrace online channels for aftersales as a means to increase both sales and brand awareness.

Frampton Transport Services' Richard Fry has been elected the Road Haulage Association's new national chairman.

FMG Support is using WPC’s ELVIS-VR software to deal with vehicles that it recovers and stores on behalf of the Highways Agency.

A cost-efficient and eco-efficient solution that claims to reduce fuel consumption by up to 20% will be tested by Volvo.

New generation engines, technology and construction could give Mazda the lead in internal combustion engine efficiency.

Latest 1.6-litre diesel Mondeo could persuade company car drivers to consider switching from larger engines.

BAM Nuttall has implemented the FleetHR software solution from Mycompanyfleet to help cut costs, automate and streamline its processes.

Commercial vehicle finance is leading the recovery as small and medium sized businesses seek alternative forms of financing.

APC Overnight has presented its top performing depot partners with special awards for “above and beyond” service performance throughout the past year.

CAP Automotive Intelligence Services was formally created following the business's rapid growth in the area of customised research for specific customers.

Glass’s will launch the most significant changes to its valuations system for at least a generation, resulting it says in dramatic improvements.

Drive on minor rural roads for just 80 minutes and you will end up stuck behind a tractor according to new analysis.

Savvy firms are going greener, keeping their workers happy and driving down company costs, according to Fleet Evolution.

M-Netics has launched its IM2 ePOD next generation proof of delivery (PoD) device, with the aim of improving efficiency and enhancing customer service.

The National Franchise Dealer Association (NFDA) have written to all dealer councils in the UK outlining their concerns about manufacturer contracts.