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There is an increasing level of demand from the fleet sector for experienced dealer service advisors, says Jobco-op automotive.

Premium car manufacturers in Europe manipulate fuel economy figures in tests much more than those makers that produce more mainstream vehicles, a new report by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) reveals.

The used market hasn’t really bounced back since the usual Easter value price reductions and while prices are holding up currently, fleet vendors have seen conversion rates fall to around 60-65% reports the VRA whose members sell, inspect, transport or manage more than two million used vehicles per annum.

New analysis from Enterprise Rent-A-Car shows a significant increase in the use of car hire among UK public sector organisations including local authorities, health trusts and central government. This includes daily rental services as well as hourly car hire through car sharing schemes.

Brits will spend on average 2549 hours of their lifetime searching for a parking space, new research has found today.

With a customer base that includes the transport operations of several leading supermarkets, Kerr’s Tyres needs to equip its mobile technicians with the most reliable vans on the road. That’s why the Antrim-based company has taken delivery this year, of five new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

Research by the breakdown industry group Survive shows that more than one in one in four drivers have potentially endangered their lives by stopping on the hard shoulder in a non-emergency.

Specialist vehicle Hire and Fleet Management Company SHB Hire Ltd has acquired golf buggy event hire and utility vehicle rental company Golf Buggy Hire Ltd.

A rapidly expanding contract hire and leasing company has transformed its tyre policy to focus on whole life costs and is now switching to a full Michelin policy.

BCA Group has announced that it will shortly be launching a buyer stock funding product. Andrew Shaw has been appointed to head this new finance business which is launching in July.

Manheim is reporting that conditions in the UK automotive market are the most positive it has seen in four years, with volumes of used vehicles sold through Manheim's auctions up by nearly 20% during the first four months of 2013.

Copart, which sells vehicles for finance companies, banks, dealers, fleets, rental car companies and the insurance industry, has appointed Kevin Allton as its new head of UK marketing.

Fiat will bring vehicles from the six brands it represents offering a wide choice of test drives at this year’s Company Car in Action event.

Magenta’s Maxoptra real time scheduling solution, which automatically plans and allocates work to fleets, has been given the status of ‘promoted solution’ by TomTom Business Solutions in its recently launched Application Centre.

Ogilvie Fleet is confident of winning significant new contracts after achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification.

Asset Finance consulting and services firm Invigors EMEA LLP has announced that Robert Kingdom, formerly head of strategic development at Leasedrive, has joined the firm as an associate.

Citroën has delivered 437 C1 VTR models to G4S Utility Services, the UK’s largest supplier of data collection and meter reading services.

A 26-strong team from Tusker, which took part in this year’s Tough Mudder adventure challenge on May 4 in Kettering, are on target for their charity fund raising target.

Survey shows six out of 10 business drivers do not receive any formal training.

Malcolm Dawson has been appointed as the interim chief executive of the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

UK motorists are paying significantly less for fuel than two months ago, with savings of up to £6 per tank of fuel, according to Santander 123 Credit Card’s latest fuel survey.

Cenex, BIS, Technology Strategy Board and Carbon Trust are giving 15 SME and micro-enterprises the chance to showcase their low carbon vehicle technology for one day at the LCV2013 event, taking place in Millbrook on September 4-5, 2013.

FMG has appointed Ben Creswick as business development director and Harvey Stead as sales director as the business continues to develop new and existing product offerings and branches into new markets.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (Rospa) has presented occupational health and safety awards to 140 firms in the transport, storage and distribution sector.

Fleet manager and company car driver interest in the new Mazda6 has led to a tripling of the manufacturer’s corporate demonstrator fleet.

Salary sacrifice market leader Tusker is increasing its focus on the contract hire and leasing market with the appointment of two experienced business development managers.

JCT600 Contracts is reporting a successful 2012, with fleet growth ahead of budget at 6.4% and profitability maintained in a declining market.

Fleet operators are being recruited to trial a new fuel system cleaner that has shown improvements in fuel economy and power outputs in independent tests.

Advantage DS, a leading sales and marketing services provider of OE automotive parts, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gervaise McMahon.