A major drive has been launched to encourage fleet decision-makers to ensure vehicles are equipped with life-saving electronic stability control (ESC) technology.
3. Renault UK: CV show 2008
The 2008 Budget clearly signposted fleets along the ‘green’ road to both keep costs under control and reduce carbon emissions, and forthcoming changes to the London congestion charge keep up the pressure for a ‘cultural revolution’.
7. Dacia reveals its new UK-bound compact hatchback, Sandero, in Geneva
The Los Angeles auto show had a low-key opening on Wednesday as executives from the biggest US automakers appeared in Washington to seek a multi-billion dollar loan to keep the industry afloat.
13. Calling all bikers - it's Toy Run time again!
Most South African motorcyclists ride purely for pleasure but now it's time to get serious. It's Toy Run time across southern Africa - and it's all for children. Check here for where and when YOUR run will happen and, well, just BE THERE!
14. Classic racers in action for 9-Hour Revival
Fans of racing's golden era will be able to see some of the great cars and drivers of the past in action at Kyalami this Saturday as part of the Nine Hour Revival.
15. 'Mini hybrid' drive for super-frugal Smarts
Smart is set to clean up with the launch of a new model with "micro hybrid drive" technology that helps it to 4.5 litres/100km - have your chequebooks ready mid-2009.
16. Vettel flies in first real test with Red Bull
Germany's Sebastian Vettel began his first official test as a Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver on Tuesday with the fastest time at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
17. Honda coy over Senna & Di Grassi
Honda will take their time before deciding whether one of Bruno Senna or Lucas Di Grassi will drive for them in Formula One next season.
18. Hamilton to race Hoy at Wembley
Triple Olympic cycling gold medallist Chris Hoy is to compete in a special man versus machine race against Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton at Wembley.
19. Canadian GP stays off F1 calendar
Canadian officials say they have failed to reach a deal to reinstate Montreal's Grand Prix to the 2009 F1 schedule.
20. China considers ditching F1 race
Honda say they could offer seven-times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher a ride in the 2009 World Superbikes championship.
22. Macau disappointment for Cummins
Conor Cummins only lasts half the race after starting Saturday's Macau Grand Prix on pole position.
23. Priaulx ends season on high note
Guernsey's outgoing World Touring Car champion Andy Priaulx finishes on the podium in both races at the final meeting of the season in Macau.
24. Toro Rosso to assess 2009 drivers
The Toro Rosso team will evaluate three drivers at a Formula One test in Spain next week as they seek to finalise their 2009 line-up.
25. Mallya sparks Force India changes
Force India owner Vijay Mallya takes over as team principal and announces the team will use Mercedes engines from 2009.
26. F1 teams to reduce engine costs
Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo says Formula One teams have unanimously agreed to reduce engine costs by more than 15m euros (?12m) by 2011.
27. F1 boss clears air with Hamilton
Bernie Ecclestone insists his apparent attempts to play down racist abuse aimed at Lewis Hamilton have been misconstrued.
28. In pictures: Honda evaluate Senna
Ayrton Senna's nephew is the centre of attention as F1 starts work on 2009
29. Mark Webber Q&A
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