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Five out of top ten best-sellers last month were Vauxhalls.

The Fiat Group has recorded Europe’s lowest volume weighted CO2 emissions, according to JATO Dynamics.

Trifords, part of the Markerstudy Group has acquired the brand name of Auto Windscreens, along with some of the company’s assets.

The agreement by the European Parliament last week of CO2 emissions limits for vans sold in the European Union (EU) could increase prices for new models.

Car auction group Aston Barclay has made two new appointments as it continues to build momentum within the UK auction industry.

Adapted Vehicle Hire (AVH), has announced the development of a fleet guidelines policy for 2011.

Despite considerable publicity associated with incidents involving serious injury or even death, why do some people continue to use mobile phones when they are driving?

The Manheim Group has pledged to support Macmillan Cancer Support as its chosen charity for 2011 and fundraising kicked off with a special green themed Macmillan auction, inspired by Macmillan’s green branding, at Manheim Auctions, Birmingham.

IAM Drive & Survive has launched three cycle training courses for businesses that want to encourage cycling or have more cyclists in their workforce.

Kwik-Fit owner PAI agrees sale to Itochu Corporation.

Keyfuels’ partnership with BT Fleet is going from strength to strength based on how much fuel it is delivering to the mixed fleet.

Budget Rent-a-Car has announced it has been appointed by Uniglobe Travel (British Isles), as a recognised authorised car rental supplier.

Businesses are being warned of a tax crackdown on mileage claims after a series of investigations into fuel and mileage payments.

Demand for cold weather tyres across Europe during winter 2010 saw volumes reach an all-time high, says Euromaster Group.

The close monitoring and measurement of ‘key events’ during the lifetime of each vehicle is growing in importance to contract hire, leasing and fleet management companies as service demands continue to heighten.

Fleet operating cost reductions, cutting transport carbon dioxide emissions and at-work driving safety are among the issues that will be under the spotlight at seminars organised by experts from Jaama.

An objective way for insurers to make a fair assessment on a driver’s insurance premium is to take account of their behaviour behind the wheel, according to Trimble.

Tendring District Council and Essex Police are stopping company vehicles across Essex during March in an effort to catch employees illegally having a smoke.

Revisions now bring Sportwagon diesel in line with saloon versions for CO2 and fuel consumption.

Mini unveiled an upgraded diesel engine at the Geneva Motor Show, to be offered across its range.

A poll has revealed that over 90% of homeowners would not use tradesmen if their vehicles were in poor condition.

The Government must publish a white paper on its transport strategy, explaining in particular how its spending on transport will deliver economic growth and development, says the cross-party transport select committee in its latest report.

cliffe Motor Contracts has announced the promotion of Phil Elms to the role of sales director.

Honda's revised Accord with extra equipment and lower CO2 emissions was seen for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show.

Fleets have been given a stark reminder of the need to manage risk with the first conviction under new corporate manslaughter legislation.

Hertz has signed a letter of intent to add Renault’s new range of electric vehicles to its fleet of vehicles across Europe.

ALD Automotive’s ProFleet2 has been highly commended at the Energy Saving Trust’s Fleet Hero Awards in the category of ‘Innovation Services and Systems’.

GreenRoad has announced that it has recently deployed its service to Bunzl, through its relationship with Marsh.

Warmer and sunnier weather in the coming months will see residual values for convertibles rise significantly, according to data from Glass’s, the UK’s vehicle valuations experts.

As part of its Business Class programme, Citroën has launched a new Ready to Work Dispatch Tradesman limited edition.