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
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.
13. Full grid for A1 GP Sepang
Adrian Zaugg and the South African A1 team will join more than 20 entrants this weekend for round three of the 2008/09 A1 GP season.
14. 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.
15. SolarWorld a ray of sunshine for ailing Opel?
German solar power group SolarWorld - a midget in world corporate terms - took the auto sector by surprise on Wednesday with a takeover bid for Opel.
16. R8's R-tronic gearshifts - it's hard work
This version of the Audi R8 is a bit like the emperor's new clothes, says London correspondent SEAN O'GRADY.
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
