News - Page 1209

Employees at Masternaut bared all recently in a daring photoshoot to raise money for a breast cancer charity.

Kia announces the appointment of a new national business manager.

Prince Michael of Kent has awarded Johnson & Johnson the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for the its long-standing commitment to road safety.

A pair of Michelin Agilis van tyres fitted to a Citroen Relay clocked up 353,000 miles.

Microsoft and Toyota to participate in 1 billion yen investment in Toyota Media Service Co.

The latest report from Manheim Remarketing shows that van values have fallen by 2% in March.

Wilsons Auctions has been named for the second year running as one of Ireland’s ‘Best Managed’ companies.

Six out 10 UK motorists believe they would fail if they had to take their driving test tomorrow, according to a new survey by Autoglass.

The Freight Transport Association has announced the appointment of a new director of national and regional policy.

Industry has to adjust to older, higher mileage stock on the used car market.

Shell has launched a new Station Locator application available on the euroShell CRT Fuel Card through A.I.D. Fuel Card Services.

The Fuelcard Company highlights risks of employing temporary drivers ahead of world day for health and safety at work.

Transport Secretary Philip Hammond publishes the terms of reference for a review of the Strategic Road Network.

Tighter limits could see cars with emissions above 80g/km liable for fees from 2013.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association has launched a monthly headline report into the remarketing sector.

The BMW X5 remains the UK's most desirable cars for today's thieves.

360 convertibles sports and prestige cars sell for £4.3 million at Lex Autolease and Black Horse sale at BCA.

New Pinnacle iPad app is set to free dealer personnel from being tied to desktop dealer management software.

March van and truck registrations up 25.3% as recovery continues.

Fleet and business volumes grew in both March and Q1 demonstrating underlying business confidence that should stabilise the market.

New business development manager for Pendragon Contracts as the company sees substantial growth.

New car sales figures show month on month sales were down 7.9% on 2010.

Mitsubishi Motors in the UK has been appointed as a supplier of vehicles on the Buying Solutions vehicle purchase framework agreement.

Lookers Mercedes-Benz has won the Fleet Sales Team of the Year category in the manufacturer’s annual Retailer of the Year awards.

Safety camera switch-offs across the country prompted by reductions in Government funding may lead company car and van drivers to take more risks in accident black spots, says CFC Solutions.

Fleet managers could improve a vehicle’s fuel efficiency by as much as 10% by adopting ‘better tyres’ according to new campaign.

Ed Hummel has been appointed as corporate operations manager at Honda.

New D-sector Jaguar due in 2015, five years after killing off the X-Type.

Wakefield-based finance company J & R Naylor has just completed an order that will add 153 Vauxhall vehicles to its 250-strong fleet.

Interactive Driving Systems (IDS) has updated and re-circulated a warning about crash for cash scams, as the issue and risks from fraudulent motor claims appear to be as relevant as ever – particularly for liveried vehicles.