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Stephanie Strickland, currently R&D manager for the Association of Business Schools, has joined the Leasing Foundation as an associate adviser for the Leasing Foundation's diversity scheme, Women in Leasing.

The MG SUV concept car, MG CS, will make its world premier at the Shanghai Motor Show on press day, April 20 at around 3pm.

During March the average values of used cars sold at auction across the board decreased from £5,359 to £5,013, equivalent to a 6% decrease between February and March, according to the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA).

A new online tool that allows fleet decision-makers to predict individual vehicle real world fuel consumption has been introduced by Derwent Management Services.

International fleet managers can produce cost savings of tens of thousands of pounds for their companies by reducing the average carbon emissions on a typical fleet of 200 cars by just 10g/km, according to the 2013 edition of the annual European Taxation Guide.

Some of the fleet industry’s favourite premium car brands will be making their vehicles available for unaccompanied drives at Company Car in Action.

Ford has announced that a new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol engine will join its line-up of fuel-efficient powertrains.

DriveSafe has welcomed new Government proposals to improve the safety of young drivers.

Honda will be giving fleets a sneak preview of a new diesel engine in the CR-V at Company Car in Action (CCIA), while Peugeot will be bringing its new electric van.

Agility Fleet is looking to broaden its catalogue of services with the opening of its latest division, Specialist Van Leasing, which aims to offer customers bespoke solutions, ensuring they always have the right van for the right job.

More fleet operators think the Budget will have a positive effect on their companies' business than believe there will be a negative impact, according to a new survey.

Tracker aims to help its customers save money and improve their journeys with the launch of My Tracker.

CTrack has launched a tool that will enable fleet operators to extract canbus data from commercial vehicles without the risk of invalidating the manufacturer’s warranties

FMG has received approval to launch a new initiative to provide bespoke legal services.

Arrow XL has announced the completion of a re-branding exercise. Formerly Yodel XL, the company will now operate under the name Arrow XL.

Mervyn Stewart Skoda has been chosen as one of eight statement sites in the UK by Skoda - the only one in Northern Ireland to launch its new corporate identity.

A new report from Kwik Fit suggests that Britain’s drivers are sharing the road with cars with defective brakes and are at risk of accidents as a result.

Fleet Alliance has been shortlisted as Employer of the Year in the Scottish Business Awards by a prestigious judging panel led by Sir Tom Hunter.

Sanctuary Maintenance has taken delivery of 128 Mercedes-Benz Vito, Sprinter and Citan vans from West Midlands dealer Midlands Truck & Van.

Men are being urged to use their head and not lose it at the wheel, as a survey out today by Brake and Direct Line reveals almost one in four (24%) risk catastrophic head-on crashes by overtaking blind, while more than four in 10 (44%) admit speeding at 60mph-plus on rural roads.

Employment lawyers at law firm Aaron & Partners LLP have developed a policy that aims to protect companies from falling foul of data protection and privacy laws when using vehicle tracking systems.

Peugeot has partnered with integrated creative agency CMW for a multi-channel ad campaign targeting existing and prospective customers in the fleet market.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has appointed four new business managers to its Wales and South West based depots in a bid to drive continued growth within the regions.

Brake is encouraging fleet operators and suppliers to book now to attend the annual Fleet Safety Conference at the St John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham, UK, on Thursday, June 13.

Accident Exchange has extended its partnership with the Eastern Western Motor Group of dealers and accident repair centres in Scotland.

KeeResources, a provider of automotive data to vehicle manufacturers, retailers and the fleet industry, has appointed Scott Bradley as SMR systems manager.

Nissan customers will be able to purchase a Leaf with a transaction price of less than £16,000 and a monthly battery lease of £70.

A county council in north Wales is facing possible industrial action after giving its grey fleet users formal notification that it intends to withdraw its £1,000 annual car allowance.

Tyre manufacturers are ramping up their new product developments in order to boost ratings under the new tyre labelling scheme.

Viezu Technologies showcased its fuel-saving devices at this year’s CV Show, promising savings of around 15%.