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
A Dakar race car, flying solo on a track through the vastness of a desert, doesn't look so big - but put it against a normal family car and take a look...
14. Japan's top automaker sets 11-day shutdown
Toyota will halt production for 11 days at all 12 of its Japanese plants during February and March, an unprecedented move by the world-leading automaker.
15. R4bn aid but Chrysler sales still down 53%
Chrysler's US sales plummeted appallingly in December and helped drag 2008 sales down to a record low.
16. Holiday road-toll way down on 2007
There's been a substantial drop in the number of people killed on SA's roads this December holiday.
17. Ferrari first to launch 2009 car
Reigning constructors' champion Ferrari will unveil its 2009 F1 car at its Italian headquarters on 12 January.
18. Rally duo in hospital after crash
British driver Paul Green and his co-driver Matthew Harrison both remain in a serious condition in hospital after an accident in the Dakar Rally.
19. Kawasaki's MotoGP future in doubt
Mexican billionaire Carlos Slim says reports he is one of four parties in talks about a possible rescue bid for the former Honda F1 team are "completely false".
22. Toyota commits to F1 despite loss
Toyota vows to continue running its Formula One team despite forecasting an annual loss of over ?1bn.
23. F1 boss faces battle with teams
Formula One teams representative Luca di Montezemolo says commercial supremo Bernie Ecclestone should consider stepping down.
24. F1 stars may have to take pay cut
Ferrari team boss Stefano Domenicali says top Formula One teams may no longer be able to pay such large salaries to their star drivers.
25. Prodrive signals renewed F1 aim
Prodrive boss David Richards says Formula One's recent attempts to cut costs could open the door for smaller, private teams to return to the grid.
26. Plato eager to secure BTCC drive
Oxford-born touring car driver Jason Plato believes he can secure a new British Championship team for 2009.
27. Subaru pull out of world rallying
Subaru follow Suzuki by withdrawing from next year's World Rally Championship, blaming the global economic downturn for their decision.
28. New Year Honours photos
Pictures of the sporting stars who are rewarded in the Queen's New Year Honours List - including F1 champion Lewis Hamilton
29. Big guns back to work in F1
