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With the release of the SMMT’s latest new car figures showing just under 173,000 registrations in July, Glass’s predictions for continued growth in the new car market have been realised for the 7th consecutive month.

Courts consider phone use prior to an accident as a contributory factor as driver causes death after texting minutes before crash

KeyFleet has introduced a company wide ICFM standard qualification level for its entire staff.

John Webb, principal consultant at Lex Autolease, looks at the place of the company car policy.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is opening its first Isle of Wight branch in the centre of Newport this month.

Volvo will be developing active safety systems, which help to prevent accidents, at a new proving ground in Sweden, bringing it closer to its goal that by 2020 no one should be killed or seriously injured in a new Volvo car.

Trakm8 has signed a deal with Logitrans to install its T8 tracking units.

Four out of five (84%) people think more drivers should be trained in the skills needed to deal with the aftermath of a road traffic collision, according to a new survey from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and Driver First Assist (DFA).

The Mercedes C-Class, Volkswagen Golf and Audi A3 are the only cars to have retained their position in the top ten contract hire market compared to a decade ago, new research suggests.

Almost nine in 10 (87%) of motorists are in favour of having to prove they have had a recent sight test every 10 years, when they renew their licence or photocard.

Drivers have been told to turn their mobile phones off before taking to the road.

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Australia has implemented the Miles software solution from Sofico, with start to end install in 11 weeks.

Audi has made gains in reducing the whole-life impact on the environment of the new TT.

A new iPad app has been launched for dealers who use epyx’s 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform to acquire used stock.

Cenex will be hosting its first-ever Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Arena at this year’s LCV2014.

Glass’s has added comprehensive information on leasing deals to its website.

Brighton & Newhaven Fish Sales has added a seventh Mercedes-Benz Sprinter to its fleet, all of which have refrigerated conversions.

Bluesky, a data mapping and survey company, is helping develop a mobile mapping system to measure pollution at street level, operating from two electric cars.

Autoglass has received more than 23,000 customer reviews online, the highest number of any reviews from any UK-based vehicle glass repair and replacement company.

Auto Styling Truckman is planning for a surge in orders for its Invis-A-Rack cargo management system for pick-up trucks, meeting the increased level of vehicle investments being made across industry sectors.

New, specialist products aimed at organisations that operate in particular sectors are likely to be a key feature of the next generation of fleet management software, reports Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has announced that it is to upskill its employees by offering an NVQ course in customer service to existing employees and new staff who join the company.

Rising business confidence is set to propel investment in new company vehicles, according to research from Lex Autolease.

Leasedrive has won a four-year contract to supply its Mycar salary sacrifice scheme to TRL.

The new Jaguar XE will be equipped with a wide range of state-of-the art in-car technologies, including a new touch screen system.

Volkswagen Group Leasing, part of Volkswagen Financial Services, has appointed Richard Lake as corporate sales manager for the South East.

Skoda has revealed first full pictures of its new Fabia supermini.

Roads minister John Hayes has visited one of the busiest control centres in the country for an update on congestion-busting motorway schemes.

More than 40% of small businesses don’t shop around when it comes to buying fuel, and could potentially be spending hundreds of pounds extra per year.

The new Renault Twingo will be priced from £9,495 when it goes on sale in September.