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Subaru UK has announced that the XV and Forester models are now available on the nationwide Motability scheme.

Auto Trader has forged a new strategic partnership with Glass’s which will enable the development of new ways to search and present vehicles.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has said it is ‘relieved' at the findings of the Smith Commission on further devolution of powers to the Scottish Parliament.

Toyota has revealed some of the new technologies and systems it will be featuring in future Toyota and Lexus models to make driving safer.

White is still the most popular colour for van drivers, representing 57% (1.9 million) of all registered Light Good Vehicles (LGVs) on British roads, according to new analysis by Direct Line Business.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer ahead of his 2014 Autumn Statement on December 3, outlining the economic benefits that could be achieved by a fuel duty cut.

Bernard Matthews Farms, a long-standing fleet customer of Pendragon Contracts, has selected the fleet management company's salary sacrifice scheme 'Simplydriveit' to enhance its existing employee benefits package.

A.L. King Roofing has reduced its vehicle downtime by 60% and fuel costs by 15% by using flexible rental from Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Ford of Britain's wholly owned dealer group, TrustFord, has appointed Steve Hood as chief operating officer.

Transport and city leaders from London, Greater Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Sheffield have set out how transport funding reforms could transform the prospects of the UK economy.

When it comes to winter driving, the thing motorists fear most is new drivers, according to a study by Halfords Autocentres.

Renault UK has introduced a new ownership package for two of its most popular electric vehicles that is expected to help increase their traction in the fleet market.

Ford has started production of its Ford Mondeo Hybrid.

New guidance for flexible delivery times has been published as part of the first Quiet Cities summit in London.

The RAC suggests company car drivers are more likely than private motorists to drive on dangerous snowy roads.

Vehicle rental business Charthire has chosen Real Asset Management (RAM) to help streamline its asset management process and more efficiently manage its large vehicle fleet.

Fleet managers must be prepared for rapid change in vehicle technology, according to industry experts speaking at the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) annual conference at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough.

Gala Leisure has re-appointed fleet management and leasing provider Fleet Alliance to provide a fully outsourced fleet management service for its fleet of 200 cars.

McGinley Support Services has signed a significant five-year deal with incident management specialist FMG.

Fleets should be aiming to move over from manufacturer CO2 figures to more accurate forms of measurement when calculating their carbon footprint, says Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Mercedes-Benz has announced its new CLA Shooting Brake model.

SsangYong Motor Company CEO, Yoo Il Lee, has announced the name of the company’s new B-segment crossover - Tivoli.

Better used value retention than BMW 3 Series, Audi A4 and Volkswagen Passat has been forecast for the new Ford Mondeo by at CAP Automotive.

Outgoing chairman Roddy Graham has been made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM).

Lex Autolease has launched new technology with the aim of improving end of contract processes.

Car club schemes across England have received a huge boost as Transport Minister Baroness Kramer announced the winning bidders for a share of £500,000 Government funding.

Pod Point has launched a crowdfunding campaign to boost its EV charging network.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance has sold its 200,000th electric vehicle and has a leading 58% market share for zero-emission cars.

Star Medical Ltd has chosen Lexus for its new vehicle fleet.

Andrew Baxter, Hitachi Capital business development manager, looks at what's required of a successful salary sacrifice scheme.