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For the first time in its history, Mercedes-Benz was able to show off a full range of light commercial vehicles as the Citan small went on sale.

Fleet operators should soon be finding it easier to access a wide range web-based software to help them manage their vehicles.

The BMW brand has until now been far removed from the light commercial vehicle world, but at this year's show, its MINI subsidiary was there to show of the new Mini Clubvan.

Britain’s first DIY shelf and case system has been launched in a bid to cut the cost of van conversion.

Equipment capable of monitoring the number of times vehicle doors and bonnets are opened helped Isotrak to a £20 million turnover in 2012.

Vans will continue to be hard to find on the used vehicle lots for at least another year - and the prices they achieve are set to remain high for the foreseeable future as demand continues to outstrip supply.

Kwik-Fit is planning to win more business by helping cut the cost of operating small company fleets.

Motiva Group has added risk management to its fleet management offering after forming a partnership with TR Fleet to resell DriveSecure.

TomTom Business Solutions has launched an App Centre that shows the range of business applications available for integration with its fleet management technology, TomTom WebFleet.

The Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA) will be making the keynote address at each of this year's Freight Transport Association Van Excellence conferences, providing the opportunity for delegates to hear at first hand VOSA's views on the general operational standards of vans across the UK and the van world.

Redesigned website has added functionality and a greater focus on membership growth.

Telogis has announced plans to expand its Fuel Card integration capabilities across Europe.

Organisers of the 2013 Commercial Vehicle Show hosted a roundtable discussion with the Secretary of State for Transport, the Rt Hon Patrick McLoughlin MP.

Company car and van drivers are being warned against swapping penalty points after former Cabinet minister Chris Huhne and his ex-wife Vicki Pryce were jailed.

A row has broken out between Mercedes-Benz and the European Commission over a new type of gas for air conditioning units.

Response to a unique Luton van range has prompted Britain’s youngest coachbuilder to plan for growth after only six months in business.

Maserati has unveiled the new Ghibli four-door saloon, which will be its first model to come with diesel power.

Amey has confirmed that the acquisition of Enterprise PLC is now complete.

Despite Leyland DAF Vans closing its doors four years ago, its vans remain robust, suffering the least number of breakdowns, according to Warranty Direct, while Vauxhall vans come bottom of the study.

FMG has been recognised by the Highways Agency for its contribution to ensuring the effective management for England’s strategic road network during last summer’s Olympics.

Former managing director of ING Car Lease, Ian Tilbrook has been appointed managing director of Glass’s.

The RAC has appointed Jenny Powley to lead its growing corporate partnerships division.

Audi has enjoyed the strongest first quarter in its history with worldwide deliveries reaching around 369,500 units for January through to March.

Road safety charity Brake is looking at the issue of using in-vehicle technology to improve driver safety in a half-day seminar, which will take place in Birmingham on April 30, 2013 from 12.30-4pm.

Manufacturers will be prevented from making misleading claims about fuel consumption after a complaint was upheld against Audi.

Fleets are being advised to prioritise a shift to lower emitting vehicles to avoid potential cost increases from leasing companies caused by new capital allowance rates.

Manufacturers have welcomed the Government’s announcement in the Budget to extend the tax appeal of sub-76g/km models for fleets.

Van Monster Warrington has announced a 6% increase in profits in the past six months.

Ford’s new Transit Courier van makes its global debut at the 2013 Birmingham CV Show as the company presents its complete line-up of four next-generation Transit commercial vehicles for the first time.

Mercedes-Benz UK and its dealer network have achieved their best-ever record-breaking registration performance, according to figures from the SMMT.