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Fleets concerned by vehicle crime will learn about new developments to it at the National Vehicle Crime Conference in Warwickshire in May.

Jaguar is aiming to boost sales of its XJ saloon with the launch of its new package aimed at the burgeoning chauffeur market.

Honda has announced pricing for its new Accord saloon, with certain models rising by up to £2,500 as the Japanese car-maker targets Audi and BMW.

Motorists on the section of the M42 where driving on the hard shoulder is permitted during peak times can now drive on the shoulder at up to 60mph.

The Convertible is BMW’s first compact soft-top for more than 30 years. But it has certainly been worth the wait.

Monitoring vehicle damage on fleets across Europe is a massive task – here’s how LeasePlan did it

British businesses are failing to protect their assets and devise continuity strategies, a study has found.

Peugeot has named David Peel as managing director of the company’s dealership group Robins & Day.

David McNeill has been appointed corporate sales director at Europcar UK.

Fleet software and risk management company Jaama has appointed Nik Lawrence as product analyst.

Automotive retailer Vertu Motors has named Paul Bricknell as general manager of its Lincoln Honda dealership.

Craig Watson, fleet manager, Integral UK

Nigel Hire, team operations manager, Toomey Opticar

National Car Parks (NCP) has launched Gateway, a national car parking payment card.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management has launched a CD-ROM version of its Introductory and Certificate level programmes to help boost training levels in the industry.

Three major research projects aimed at improving congestion and journey times have been awarded more than £8m.

Despite widespread predictions that the controversial Approved Mileage Allowance Payment (AMAP) rates would be amended, the Government has left them unchanged.

The Highways Agency will be removing almost two thirds of roadworks from England's motorways and major A roads in time for the Easter getaway.

Fleets are again coming under increasing pressure to adopt cars with emission reducing technology.

Tough economic conditions mean that staff reductions at motor manufacturers look set to continue in 2008 – although certain fleet departments are boosting their numbers to win new business.

Businesses have been urged to insist that their fleet managers have formal qualifications to carry out the role.

Fleets planning to acquire vehicles in tax bands A and B in order to avoid paying the London Congestion Charge have been advised to delay any such moves until after the mayoral election in May.

Italy is in trouble with the European Commission for imposing regulations on the sale of motor fuel that effectively prevent foreign-owned service stations from opening up in the country.

The European Commission has authorised an Italian tax reduction to stimulate the production and use of biodiesel.

January’s European car sales fell slightly year-on-year, dropping 0.3% according to figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association.

Fleets worried about vehicle crime can learn about new developments to tackle auto theft at a National Vehicle Crime Conference in Warwickshire in May.

The popular M-Class SUV has been given an overhaul by Mercedes-Benz.

Porsche has now made a formal application for judicial review to try to force the mayor of London Ken Livingstone to amend his new congestion charges.

A free risk management service designed to help manage grey fleet drivers more effectively has been launched.

Alfa Romeo has announced a new sporty hatchback – the Mi.To.