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The third model in Citroën's upmarket DS line, the DS5, has been unveiled at the Shanghai motor show.

Saab's growing range of low-CO2 models will be available to test at Company Car in Action.

A British company is about to trial a revolutionary new detachable cargo box with Tesco.

IM Group has extended its relationship with Manheim Retail Services, signing a three-year contract to support the Approved Used Car Programmes for Subaru and Isuzu.

Kia has been awarded a place on the vehicle purchase framework agreement from Buying Solutions to offer Kia vehicles to central government departments.

Lombard has provided a funding solution that it says has helped to enable Fleet Efficiency to both expand its business and reduce costs at the same time.

The Board of Cybit Group Holdings has said that Martin Port, managing director of Masternaut UK, has left the company following the merger of Cybit and Masternaut’s UK businesses.

Axeon has been awarded funding from the EU to reduce the weight, volume and cost of batteries in electric and hybrid vehicles as part of a consortium programme.

Green Motion Car and Van Hire has announced that its premier franchise supporting Manchester Airport is now under new management.

Citroën will offer attendees at Company Car in Action the first chance to drive the new DS4.

After developing ‘pay as you go’ accident and breakdown cover, RTR UK has added an iPhone App to its service.

Fleets are being warned against ‘impulse buying’ electric vehicles (EVs) before fully understanding the ability and limitations of the technology.

Lexus's next executive car based around LF-Gh concept earmarked for New York Show debut.

Lancia dons American badge and promises competitive running costs with big car feel.

Morrison Utility Services, which launched its green car scheme at the start of April, received more than 400 requests for quotations for the low CO2 vehicles.

PwC will pilot two 100% electric vehicles at the firm’s central London offices as part of a new scheme to lower the firm’s overall transport emissions.

Growth for LeasePlan last year came from all four of its brands, something that has not happened for at least five years.

Lex Autolease has been awarded five lots on the new Pan Government vehicle lease framework agreement.

The price of diesel has risen to a new record high again, warns the Road Haulage Association(RHA).

Car sharing club Connect by Hertz has signed a three year agreement with B&Q to bring its short term, self-drive van rental to customers.

Andy Rothery has been appointed CEO at Jato Dynamics following a successful two years as chief operating officer, which saw him undertake a company-wide change programme, reshaping Jato’s business services operations.

Cost pressures being brought to bear on the public sector are set to change the way fleets operate.

The number of franchise dealers, independent garages and fast fits signed up to the 1link Service Network e-commerce platform has passed the 16,000 mark.

Automotive research company Sewells has released a new report into the fleet market focused on the large fleet sector.

New research from Thrifty has revealed that firms are upping their business mileage in response to pressure to keep customer relationships alive.

Revive has recruited automotive sector and financial services specialist Gaynor Mackey to be its first national sales manager.

Derby-based Fleet Evolution could help relieve the stresses and strains of managing the grey fleet, after launching a product tailored to manage driver issues, duty of care and safety areas.

Easi-Drive has strengthened its sales team nationwide with the appointment of two new business development managers.

Home Office statistics have revealed that the number of breath tests conducted on drivers suspected of drink driving in 2009 was 813,288, which is just 2% of drivers.

Avis Rent a Car has announced the addition of the VW Golf Bluemotion to its premium Select Series fleet.