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BEN, the automotive industry charity, is saddened to announce that David Prescott, MBE, FCIS, former deputy chief executive, and long standing supporter, has died following a short battle with cancer.

Average age, mileage and selling price for vehicles in the wholesale van market last month were almost identical to October 2012 figures, according to Manheim.

Drivers choosing a diesel Mazda6 could benefit from lower tax bills following a cut in CO2 emissions.

Citroën’s best-selling LCV, the Berlingo, has been updated.

Škoda has introduced sub-100g/km versions of the Rapid hatchback and Fastback, priced from £17,195.

The Automotive Glass Professionals network, of which National Windscreens is a part, has been rebranded Automotive Glass Europe to reflect its growing membership and the reach of its service throughout Europe.

Efficiencies in the body repairs can be significantly improved by ensuring duplicate car and van graphics are kept in stock.

ARI has completed its deal to acquire HPI Fleet and Mobility and its related European business entities.

Richard Bruce, director, Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), on why people buy ULEVs for eother reasons apart from their emissions.

Tim Porter, managing director, Lex Autolease, on why manufacturers believe there is a strong future for the electric vehicle market.

RE-Tech has launched EyeScan, a safety system which helps detect obstacles alongside a vehicle using blind spot proximity sensors and side sensors.

Lexus is to present its LF-NX luxury compact crossover concept at the Tokyo motor show, with a new version equipped with a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine.

Car hire firm Europcar has secured an exclusive five-year deal to be the official mobility partner of ExCeL London, the exhibition and conference venue.

STS Defence in Gosport has seen an uptake in the number of people cycling into work after installing bike shelters using a £1,000 Sustainable Routes grant.

Pullman Fleet Services, the maintenance division of Wincanton,has been appointed by Asda to look after 1,800 of its home delivery vehicle fleet.

The Leasing Foundation Future Leaders - a group of nine people who have been nominated by governors and fellows as the brightest new talent in the industry - are starting their development programme with the first meetings hosted by CHP Consulting in London.

Leasing company the Tilsun Group is celebrating 15 years of trading.

Road Skills Ltd have launched an online driver training service to tackle the vast number of work-related vehicle collisions that happen to people driving at work.

Christmas cards from automotive industry charity BEN are now available to order.

Young drivers are at a greater risk of being involved in a tyre related accident through a lack of regular tyre maintenance, according to a new survey commissioned by TyreSafe and young driver insurer ingenie.

FleetCor Technologies, a global provider of fuel cards and workforce payment products to businesses, has announced that it has acquired Epyx from HgCapital and management.

Jim Hannah, operations director at Ogilvie, is donating his £500 jackpot from CAP’s annual customer survey prize draw to automotive industry charity BEN.

Computer security consultant Gerald Gorton will be able to pay outright for his Mercedes-Benz C180 Kompressor in just a few years thanks to the savings he has made from running it on LPG.

Chevin is adding a new driver licence checking tool to its FleetWave fleet management software to help organisations fulfil their duty of care responsibilities.

Burton Sameday has added a new fridge vehicle from their local Burnt Tree branch in Derby, as almost 50% of its fleet is now temperature controlled.

Two more Mercedes-Benz Sprinters have joined Clearway’s 30-strong fleet from its van supplier, Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatts of Kent, with funding from Mercedes-Benz Financial Services.

Coveted 5-star safety ratings may soon be awarded only to those cars that can avoid or reduce the impact of a crash, as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) marks the way forward for future road safety, according to Thatcham Research.

International real estate management company takes delivery of 77 Citroën Berlingo and Dispatch vans.

An advertorial feature from Mercedes-Benz Vans: Keeping your distance is no object for the Original Pioneer

Manheim has announced the completion of a deal to make a 'financial investment' in the Car Group, owner of the wewantanycar.com consumer car buying service.