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Wilsons Auctions Portadown is celebrating the Wilsons Auctions 75th Anniversary this week with a Fleet Anniversary Auction Special tomorrow (Thursday, February 10) at the Portadown complex.

ADR Accident Repair Centres have just received the results of their green efforts in the final three months of 2010, which reveal that across the Group’s 10 repair centres in the Midlands and Yorkshire a total of 38.4 tonnes of waste material was recycled.

While some people feel very comfortable behind the wheel and very much enjoy the driving experience, other people can feel very anxious when driving. Why do some people find that driving makes them feel this way?

Morrison Utility Services has, after a competitive tender process, selected ATS Euromaster to supply, fit and service tyres across its 2,000-strong commercial vehicle and plant fleet.

Wilsons Auctions wins award that recognises achievement for independent businesses.

More employees are likely to consider salary sacrifice schemes with National Insurance increases set to hit record levels from this April.

E-Drive technology behind Mercedes-Benz’s hopes for electric and alternative fuel vehicles.

A new survey has revealed that the Plug In Car Grant is essential if businesses are to continue investing in low or zero emission vehicles.

Easi-Drive continues its commitment to good causes with the launch of a new £60,000 fund for 2011.

According to BCA there has been a significant increase in the value of 4x4 pick-ups in recent weeks.

Arval UK has announced the appointment of Bart Beckers as chief executive.

The TMC Carbon Reporting system helps companies to enlist car fleet drivers in long term plans to cut fuel and carbon emissions.

AA has invested in technical training and accreditation for windscreen technicians.

ING Car Lease has topped the 250 to 500 fleet size category in the annual Fleeteye CSi awards.

We support its aim of lobbying the Government to abandon the proposed fuel duty rise in April which could add up to five pence per litre to the cost of fuel.

When the cost of fuel rises, there is a knock-on effect for consumers beyond what it costs them to refuel their vehicles.

Quartix is celebrating ten years in business and reports significant sales growth.

Tracker Network has boosted the performance of its mobile engineering service operations by using Paragon routing and scheduling software.

Navman Wireless has appointed a renowned specialist in the field of refrigerated transport.

The Manheim Auctions site in Gloucester has won the battle for commercial vehicle online sales honours in 2010.

The latest revised model of the Honda Accord will have lower CO2 emissions.

Organisations throughout the UK are being given the opportunity to scrutinise their fleet operations from Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Addison Lee has partnered with New York taxi company to offer trans-atlantic transport solutions.

Ford looks to improve residual values on its models.

Carmaker wants to stop fleets drifting away from a franchised network to independants.

Fleets under increasing pressure to protect bottom line following pump price increases.

A correction on the calculations from this week's Fleet News lead story on the lowering of the 40% tax threshold.

Sharing data will lead to more accurate used car pricing, says VRA.

Ceridian extends contract indefinitely with Leasedrive Velo.

Vauxhall announces the launch of a new Astra model.