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The 1.5-litre dCi diesel engine in the Nissan Juke has been revised, bringing emissions down from 135g/km to 109g/km.

Driver safety experts Interactive Driving Systems has celebrated 20 years in the business.

Users of web-based transport booking and reporting system Genesis will soon be able to book cars worldwide.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced plans to open over 50 of its 370-location branch network for seven days a week.

Light commercial vehicle values fell back from the record levels reached in April according to BCA’s latest Pulse report, although May still recorded the second highest average monthly value since Pulse began reporting in 2005.

BCA has announced the appointment of D’Vidis Jacobs to the newly created role of group corporate development director reporting to Jon Olsen, CEO. Jacobs joined BCA in 2009 and most recently held the role of commercial director.

New technology being piloted by Audi could mean that in future it will be possible to enter a pay and display car park without getting a ticket and then leave without having to fumble for loose change.

Changes to Jaguar's 2.2D engine in the XF for 2014 result in a cut in CO2 emissions and an improvement in fuel consumption.

An updated edition of the Freight Transport Association's Drivers' Handbook is now available.

Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) is calling on the Department of Transport, Tourism & Sport (DTTS) not to ignore essential trade routes when it comes to allocating funds for road repairs.

Kia is celebrating two important sales milestones having had a record sales performance for the month of May and for passing half a million registrations since the brand came to the United Kingdom in 1991.

Mercedes-Benz UK has posted a record 16.5 per cent rise in registrations for the month of May according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) - adding to the momentum already achieved by a record first quarter, and a total year-to-date gain of 13.9 per cent.

In the first five months of 2013, Vauxhall has seen sales of its Corsavan increase by nearly a quarter compared to the same period in 2012.

Commercial vehicle dealer group, Guest Truck and Van, has adopted the 1link Service Network service and maintenance e-commerce platform.

Compass Group has been awarded the Environmentally Friendly Logistics Award at the Footprint awards ceremony at RIBA, London.

Cenex – the organiser of the UK’s largest technology showcasing and networking event for the UK low carbon vehicle community - has announced a partnership with Cleantech Investor for this year’s Low Carbon Vehicle Event, LCV2013.

Menzies Distribution has become one of only a handful of companies to be awarded the Carbon Trust Standard for the third consecutive time, putting the business in a ‘pioneering position’.

Fleet managers using CO2Count to monitor exhaust emissions have raised nearly £80,000 to help protect Peruvian rainforest communities from deforestation.

A team of 19 Zenith employees has completed the National Three Peaks Challenge, raising over £3,200 for charity.

Pendragon Contracts is embarking on a campaign to raise greater awareness among fleet managers and customers of the merits of considering a Mercedes fleet.

Halfords Autocentres has announced that BEN, the automotive industry charity will become its long-term partner; a move that will see over 1,800 of the business’ employees helping to raise vital funds which will enable BEN to continue its work in the automotive community.

Experts in addressing driver needs using mobile technology, Driverconnex has appointed a new commercial director.

Fix Auto UK’s presence inside the M25 has been strengthened with the signing of North-East London-based LRM Accident Repair Centre, which becomes Fix Auto Hainault with immediate effect.

Seat will be attending Company Car in Action 2013 with no less than nine new cars, as the Spanish brand looks to demonstrate why it’s enjoying tremendous growth in the fleet sector.

With good quality used stock still at a premium, BCA is expecting a massive turnout for a special LeasePlan Ready to Retail sale taking place at BCA Nottingham on Friday 14th June starting at 12 Noon.

Nissan has announced that its new Micra will be at Company Car in Action on Tuesday and Wednesday, June 11 and 12.

BCA’s latest Pulse report shows that the headline average monthly used car value in May recovered sharply from the fall recorded in April, rising by more than 8% to above £7,000, with year-on-year values up by over 15%. However, BCA also reports that demand from professional buyers remains patchy with interest focusing around the best retail-ready examples in the used car market.

Fruit and vegetable wholesaler IA Harris hopes to have converted all of its fleet to Mercedes Benz Sprinters by the end of the year.

Businesses could give their company car drivers a welcome pay boost by encouraging them to opt for an ultra low emission vehicle (ULEV).

SageQuest has launched a web-based GPS tracking system created with larger fleets in mind.