A Manchester-based charity has joined the Driving for Better Business campaign.

It is hoped that the Seashell Trust’s involvement will spur other such organisations to come on board.

The government-backed campaign is currently facilitated by RoadSafe.

It states that there are an estimated 200 road deaths each week as a result of crashes. Many of such accidents involve so-called work drivers meaning that more and more employees are dying when behind the wheel on behalf of an employer.

Recently-appointed chief executive of the organisation, Mark Geraghty, is said to championing the charity’s road risk management involvement.

He said: "The Seashell Trust and its members of staff have an extremely good work-related road safety record.

"The trust’s work-related road safety activity and good safety record has enabled insurance premiums to reduce."

Mr Geraghty added that new legislation has meant the need for updating the company’s procedures with regards to staff who voluntarily use their motors for work-related purposes.

Driving for Better Business is both guided and supported by a stakeholder forum and steering group.

BMW is celebrating success after scooping a prestigious award title.

The manufacturer claimed thwo MotorCycle News (MCN) prizes.

Its K 1300 S gained the Best Sports Tourer of 2009a and the F 800 GS was successful in achieving the Best Trailie category.

The firm stated that the F 800 GS had become more and more successful after it originally worn the Best Trailie category in 2008, with over 500 or the models being sole to date since the start of the year.

Adrian Roderick, general manager for BMW Motorrad UK, said: "In terms of sales, 2008 was officially our most successful year ever and 2009 has been another very strong year for BMW Motorrad in the UK."

He added that the company has been able to celebrated yet again increasing its market share in 2009 and stated that the two award demonstrate what has been an "outstanding year".

Earlier this month the brand claimed the Energy Saving Trust’s title of Fleet Hero for the second year in a row.

Car manufacture Lexus has more than just Lexus car parts at its new London showroom.

Its new premises will be based in Park Lane, Mayfair.

The brand’s V10-powered supercar has been the focus of attention since is was launched at the Tokyo motor show, with only 500 such cars to be made and not all of these destined for Europe.

Lexus LFA at Lexus Park Lane will feature a special VIP showroom, which will provide a intimate place for customers to discuss their motoring needs.

Devshi Varsani is a longstanding Lexus employee, who will command the liaison manager role at the new premises.

He said: " The LFA is an exceptional car for Lexus and is attracting huge interest right around the world.

"I am hugely excited at the prospect of introducing customers to the car and feel as though the world is looking over my shoulder."

The brand currently sponsors the Lexus Junior Rugby Festival and the Open Championship.

Audi has announced a vehicle from its range which does not need a driver.

The driverless TTS Coupe quattro is set to take on the Pike Peak Hill Climb in the states.

It marks 30 years after the first appearance of Audi’s quattro permanent four-wheel-drive technology, which was sure to have fitted completely different Audi car parts.

Dr Huhnke commented: "While a less experienced driver may freeze or make the wrong ‘correction’, the Autonomous TTS would be able to take over or guide the driver to escape from a critical situation."

He added that Audi thinks such a vehicle can react in the same way as a professional driver would – and in the future better than a professional would.

Dr Huhnke gave the reason for this, stating that the car would not be distracted from its course by things such as difficult driving conditions, which would make an ordinary driver inattentive.

Earlier this year the manufacturer reported success in China as it stated it had surpassed the previous year’s unit sales volumes, making it the most successful year in China for Audi.

One car manufacturer was able to celebrate recent award success.

But the prize did not come for Mazda car parts or such like, it was for the brand’s car magazine.

Zoom Zoom scooped up Best Automotive Title at the APA International Customer Publishing Awards.

Jeremy Thomson, managing director of Mazda Motors UK, said: "We are delighted to win this prestigious award.

"The Zoom-Zoom magazine connects perfectly with our customers, and brilliantly reflects the Mazda brand."

Judges commented on the magazine, saying that it was both passionate and exciting.

Of the international publication they said: "There’s a real pace about it and some great stories that fit perfectly with the Mazda brand."

The magazine is produced by Redwood Publishing which is based in London.

It has 18 different versions and is published in nine languages – being read in 37 countries by 1.8 million people.

The company began to produce machine tools originally back in 1929 which was then followed by a three-wheel truck in 1931.

One manufacturer has produced a new green accessory for a completely different type of Volvo spare part.

The Commute Greener device counts your emissions using a mobile phone technology.

Gothenburg in Sweden is the first city worldwide to order the service for its employees.

Commuters who want to enjoy the technology can use an iPhone as a medium.

By downloading the application you can register the mode of travel you take to work and then the programme will tell you how much CO2 is emitted as a result of the journeys.

Alongside this is an online community website which also features competitions.

Magnus Holmqvist at Volvo IT, said: "Our tests have shown that individuals can quickly reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by more than 30 per cent using Commute Greener."

If you currently do not own an iPhone access to the application must be ordered via an organisation, city or company for its customers, inhabitants or employees.

Earlier this year the manufacturer announced another green initiative which will see it make a donation to offset project Myclimate, in the name of the winning team who virtually drive around the world in 80 days using only their Facebook friends.

If you are going online to look for Nissan car parts you could take a look at one of the brand’s new models too.

The Cube from the manufacturer features its own website in anticipation of the car’s arrival.

The make says that the Cube car is far from ordinary and by having the website it gives interested customers the chance to look at the vehicle closely before getting their hands on the model.

Not anybody can get onto the site though – interested buyers must successfully answer questions about their lifestyle, or have been given a code for access.

Only those deemed to seek quality of life and have original taste will make the grade.

The reward for meeting the criteria will be the opportunity to find out what the new Cube is all about and will gain entry onto the CubeList.

For those interested in buying a Nissan car there are certain models that currently benefit from being on the government’s scrappage scheme, including the Cabstar and the Micra.

Tom Tom edition Renault set to hit the road

For those who may be in need of Renault car parts, it may be worth looking into buying one of the brand’s new motors such as the Special edition Laguna Coupe.

The vehicle comes in the Tom Tom editions which is said to be based upon the dCi 150.

It therefore benefits from a Carminat Tom Tom system alongside having a satin chrome centre console and automatic parking brake.

The entry-level model starts at prices from £19,995 on the road meaning that it is £2,100 cheaper than its predecessor.

Other features of the Laguna Coup Tom Tom include being able to tailor the vehicle with options such as a speed limiter, multi-functional TunePoint and metallic paint for an additional fee.

And it costs £2,995 less than the Peugeot 407 Sport HDi 163 and £8,535 less than the BMW 320d SE.

Renault was founded in 1898 by Louis Renault and his brothers.

If getting Renault car parts is something on your agenda it could be an idea to just get a new model, such at the entry-level Megane Sport Tourer Extreme.

The vehicle is available to order now and includes features such as air conditioning and ESP front electric windows.

Renault states that this Sport Tourer undercuts the Ford Focus Estate Style 1.6 Duratec 100PS on price by £3,010.

It is also claims to come in at £1,445 cheaper than Volkswagen’s Golf S Estate 1.2 TSI.

The manufacturer believes it has bolstered the appeal of the car by introducing the Extreme trim level which starts at prices of £14,935.

It states that the brand understands value-for-money is imperative on its models in the current economic climate, claiming that "value-conscious buyers opting for either Extreme model will not be disappointed by the generous level of equipment on offer".

In 2007 the manufacturer launched its eco campaign – Renault eco2 – which provides a means of identifying the brand’s most economical and ecological motors.

One motoring body is facilitating Transaid donations in conjunction with its membership fee payments this year.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is providing its members with the option to make a donation to the organisation when paying their annual fees.

Pippa Attwood, FTA’s general manager for membership and marketing, said: "The donation which FTA members are making will hopefully make a big difference to those who are most in need in some of the world’s poorest countries."

The company representative added that the FTA is proud to support the work of Transaid and hopes the organisation is successful.

Transaid was established in order to make the lives better for people living in poor areas of Africa and right through the developing world.

It set about achieving this by improving the country’s transport network.

When paying their annual fees FTA members will be presented with the option of giving an additional £10 to the organisation.