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Skoda has appointed a new head of fleet sales, recruiting Patrick McGillycuddy from Vauxhall.

Plug-in hybrid technology to give new S-Class sector leading fuel consumption and low CO2 emissions.

According to the latest new car sales analysis from intelligence provider JATO Dynamics, Europe’s new car market experienced a 4.9% increase in sales in July, although the market remains behind 2012 performance, down by 5.2% year-to-date.

Reducing idling time on the 4.5 million commercial vehicles in the UK and Ireland could save businesses as much as £3.3 billion per year in fuel, according to research from Fleetmatics Group.

Julie Summerell, managing director, TR Fleet and DriveSecure, on why eye tests should be mandatory for drivers.

Ian Bowen, sales director, Innovation Group, on why automated vehicles will reduce low-speed accidents.

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest contract hire and leasing provider, has increased its overall fleet size for the first time in four years.

Companies are being urged to book their place at the FN50 dinner, which takes place on Wednesday November 13, 2013 at the Westminster Bridge Park Plaza Hotel in London.

Škoda will reveal a revised version of the Yeti compact crossover at the Frankfurt Motor Show, with an urban-focused variant alongside an off-road model.

Road safety charity Brake has published a new report focusing on the risks of inappropriate speed, and what steps fleet managers can take to improve the safety of the whole fleet, as well as protecting vulnerable road users

Service, maintenance and repair platform Athoris has grown rapidly since its launch in France.

The new Mazda3 will be the focus of Mazda’s 2013 display at the Frankfurt International Motor Show.

The new Insignia has a range of up to 1175 miles, Vauxhall has claimed.

Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for the British built CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC, which is set to arrive in Honda dealerships this October.

New research suggests motorists want to be more proactive in reporting reckless driving on Britain’s roads.

An analysis of 515,248 UK police force records has revealed that cities in the North of England are the worst affected by car crime, with Manchester topping the league table.

NS Clarke Transport is recording fuel savings worth up to half a mile per gallon from some of its first Mercedes-Benz new Actros tractor units, among them a Euro 6 model.

The Freight Transport Association says new careless driving penalties need national guidelines to avoid ‘postcode lottery'.

Fix Auto Pontypridd is now open for business following a three-month redevelopment and more than £300,000 investment to transform a disused industrial unit.

Direct Line for Business is offering 20% off van insurance quotes until December 9.

Mobile phone and car kit installations company, Select Telecom has acquired aftermarket in-vehicle installation specialists, CBS Communications in Cambridge.

Harry Bradshaw and Martyn Reeves are the new joint owners of commercial vehicle safety step supplier Handistep.

Research by automotive technology supplier Bosch has shown that while UK motorists are aware of the benefits of driver assistance systems, many of them are not fitted on most cars, but they would be of interest – if they were fitted as standard.

To help decision-makers keep abreast of industry developments, solutions provider Jaama is hosting four more of its popular one-day Fleet Management Essentials seminars in the autumn.

BCA Paddock Wood has opened a new second floor viewing area for sale cars, nearly doubling the undercover capacity at the centre.

Incident management provider FMG has been reappointed to the National Vehicle Recovery Manager (NVRM) contract, to deal with incidents on England’s strategic road network, on behalf of the Highways Agency.

Drivers are being warned about a dangerous new tactic being employed by criminals running ‘crash for cash’ fraud rings.

Allianz Global Assistance UK has appointed Amy O’Leary as marketing communications and events executive and promoted Kirsty Wardlaw to marketing development and CSR executive.

Scotia Gas Networks (SGN) is using TomTom fleet management to ensure it hits strict industry service level agreements (SLAs).

Police given powers of on-the-spot penalties for careless driving including tailgating and poor lane discipline.