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Paragon launches Olympic planning pack

10/02/2012 10:13:42

Paragon Software Systems has launched its Olympic planning pack, which includes special map edits, filters and congestion profiles designed to help clients model and route vehicle movements during the

Bridgestone to create tyre specialists

08/02/2012 09:16:39

Bridgestone UK is set to roll out a new bespoke training course designed to create industry renowned ‘Tyre Geniuses’ with expertise across all aspects of the tyre sector.

A missed service could cost more than £2,000, MB&G suggest

08/02/2012 09:10:32

The AA is reporting fewer people servicing their cars and vans over three years old, in a bid to save money in the current recession, but insurance and warranty specialist, MB&G is warning drivers that skipping the annual service is essentially a false economy and could cost thousands over the life of the vehicle.

Four out of 10 drivers to be hit by lower CO2 threshold

08/02/2012 09:01:21

Lex Autolease expects more than four out of 10 company cars will result in increased fleet and driver costs when the qualifying low emissions car (QUALEC) threshold of 120g/km is abolished in April.

Dealers squeezed between rising values and volume reductions

07/02/2012 10:28:25

Rising used car trade values will increase the squeeze on dealer profitability in February and beyond, according to the independent benchmark used car pricing guide CAP Black Book.

Vauxhall special vehicles goes Nordic

07/02/2012 10:21:46

Vauxhall Special Vehicles accompanied the Association of Chief Police Officers Intelligent Transport Systems (ACPO ITS) to the Norwegian Police Conference in Oslo in January to demonstrate the Single Vehicle Architecture fitted to its Astra and Insignia models.

RBS signs deal with ALD as it closes Lombard Vehicle Management

07/02/2012 09:55:34

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) will wind down its car and van leasing business Lombard Vehicle Management (LVM) over the next few years.

Used Saabs proving popular

07/02/2012 09:38:21

Demand for used Saabs in the wholesale market is recovering despite the fact that the carmaker has gone into administration.

Analysis: Electric van grant likely to boost fleet purchases

07/02/2012 09:30:13

Vehicle manufacturers that have invested billions of pounds in developing electric cars and vans have been given a lift after the UK Government extended the plug-in grant scheme.

Bridgestone launches all-weather tyre

07/02/2012 09:17:52

Bridgestone has created a new range of tyres with the aim of helping motorists cope with the unpredictable British winter weather.

Karl McCartney wins road safety award

07/02/2012 09:10:28

Lincoln MP Karl McCartney has been awarded a Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month Award by the charity Brake and Direct Line for his campaign for tougher penalties for uninsured drivers.

Survey suggests fuel reclaims overhaul for big businesses

07/02/2012 08:58:38

Almost two thirds of UK businesses employing between 500 and 999 employees will be reviewing their fuel reclaims process in 2012, a survey suggests.

Signs of stability in new car market

06/02/2012 10:32:16

Fleet sales continued to dominate the new car market in January, accounting for 58.9% of the market with 75,893 units out of 128,853 new cars registered.

Zurich Fleet Intelligence wins second award in quick succession

06/02/2012 09:58:23

Zurich has won an award for its Fleet Intelligence offering from global research and consulting firm Celent in their annual Model Insurer awards, which recognise insurers for ‘innovation in service’.