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New £23m scrappage scheme for vans to prepare for ULEZ

Guest Truck and Van urges fleet managers to focus on safety this winter

Trak Global Group acquires Intelligent Mechatronic Systems telematics business

Trak Global Group is to acquire Canadian-based telematics company Intelligent Mechatronic Systems for an undisclosed fee.

MV Commercial launches MV Asset Finance

Millett-Kirkham invests in Mandata transport management technology

Truckman enlists former platoon commander as EU sales manager

RoSPA reveals date for 2019 Road Safety Conference

RoSPA has announced that its annual Road Safety Conference, highlighting initiatives to protect vulnerable road users, will be held on February 13, 2019.

Risk management tool warning after fatal crash

Jardine Lloyd Thompson (JLT) says opportunities offered by the latest risk management tools could become “threats” to an organisation if not properly managed.

My Club Group launches car leasing service for sports people

My Club Group has launched My Club Leasing, which will specialise in car leasing for sports people.

PSA to offer vehicles through Drover car subscription partnership

Peugeot, Citroen and DS vehicles will be available through a new subscription service provided by Drover.

Could the Direct Vision Standard be introduced outside London?

Windscreen repair and replacement choice ‘good for safety’, says Autoglass

Autoglass hits back after Volvo recommends fleets use its technicians and windscreens to maintain vehicle safety standards.

Free2Move Lease appoints Mark Pickles as general manager

Free2Move Lease, the wholly-owned subsidiary of PSA Group, has appointed Mark Pickles as UK general manager.

Mercedes-Benz awards City West Commercials apprentice with top accolade

Mercedes-Benz has awarded City West Commercials’ apprentice William Stewart with Commercial Vehicle Technical Apprentice of the Year.

Bridgestone strengthens marketing teams with new appointments

Eddie Stobart travels 300,000 miles to deliver Christmas trees

Motability says MPs ‘informed’ about Betts bonus scheme

Motability says claims that it had not fully disclosed to MPs the details of a bonus scheme for Mike Betts are incorrect.

Europcar Mobility Group launches fully-electric car club in North Solihull

Europcar Mobility Group has launched E-Car Club – a fully-electric car club – in North Solihull.

Alandale Group selects Intelligent Fingerprinting drug test for workplace testing

The Alandale Group has selected the Intelligent Fingerprinting drug test to help enforce its drug usage policy.

Discounts for passing Bikeability course is news to British insurers

Government claims insurance premiums would be cut if drivers take a cyclist awareness course have come as a surprise to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Severn crossing now toll-free

Drivers will no longer have to pay a toll charge to cross the river Severn into Wales, using both the Prince of Wales and original Severn Crossing.

Christmas traffic to peak on Friday

Worst congestion anticipated this Thursday and Friday as Highways England announces it will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks.

Scottish Borders Council to fit Michelin XDW Ice Grip winter tyres to gritters

Simplytrak remote immobilisation device helps recover stolen delivery van

Average used LCV values grow to £7,146 in November

Guest Truck and Van first to operate Iveco's 6x2 LNG demonstrator

BT Fleet Solutions aims to inspire next generation of female engineers

BT Fleet Solutions has held an open day to boost the number of girls considering a career in engineering.

Smart Transport conference brings business and policymakers together

The inaugural Smart Transport Conference and Exhibition will connect Government and local authority policymakers with fleet decision-makers and technology providers in the mobility sector.

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet launches online WLTP calculator

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet (VWFSF) has launched an online WLTP calculator aimed at helping organisations negotiate the uncertainty caused by the new emissions testing regime.

Manheim pass £2m sales mark for Thurlow Nunn

More than 1,100 vehicles have been remarketed for one of the UK’s largest Vauxhall groups since May this year, achieving an average 91.8% Cap Clean.

Applied Driving Techniques wins SSE tender

JCT600’s Jack Tordoff presented with an OBE

Tordoff, 83, built JCT600 from a single dealership on Sticker Lane in Bradford into one of the largest privately owned businesses in the UK.

Drink-drive warning ahead of festive season

Nearly one in three would not try to talk a friend out of drink-driving, while four in 10 know someone who has driven over the drink-drive limit, says RAC research.

Government funded EV charge points must be ‘smart’ by July 2019

All government funded home charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) must use ‘smart’ technology from July 2019, the Government announced today (December 14).

ECJ rules against emissions limits for 'on-the-road' test

The European Court of Justice says that the European Commission had no power to weaken emissions limits for on-the-road tests.

Sue Clements appointed BP UK strategic account manager

Clements will take on the responsibilities previously held by Jo McDonnell, who recently moved to BP’s fuel cards operation as UK fleet sales manager.

Rolec EV expansion increases production by more than 200%

Rolec EV has announced the opening of a new factory complex to increase production output by over 200%, with the creation of a further 50 full-time jobs.

City West delivers 22 Mercedes trucks to Wrings Transport in 2018

Axis appoints Jason King to head up Telemaxis division

Axis Fleet Management has announced the appointment of Jason King who will head up its Telemaxis division and develop new services to be launched in 2019.

LSS Waste to install £250,000 Halo cyclist safety system

Speedy acquires construction trainer Geason Holdings

Mr Fruity deploys Teletrac Navman across its fleet

Meridian to target more fleets in 2019

A new business drive into the corporate fleet market is being planned by medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions in 2019.

Birmingham clean air zone charges published

Private cars, taxis and vans will pay £8 per day, while HGVs, coaches and buses will be charged £50 per day, to enter Birmingham’s clean air zone (CAZ).

Government and industry take up the EV charge point challenge

Government-funded and commercial-backed ventures are seeking to identify solutions to some of the most pressing concerns around EV charging infrastructure.

Andrew Savvas replaces Alison Jones as director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK

Andrew Savvas has been appointed director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars in the UK, replacing Alison Jones, who has moved to a role elsewhere in the industry.

Lex Autolease benchmarking saves fleets £1.5m

Lex Autolease has saved customers more than £1.5 million through its fleet benchmarking service since launching it in February this year.

Absolutely adds EVs to fleet ahead of ULEZ

Watch: Euro NCAP awards Mercedes A-Class with ‘overall best result’

Euro NCAP has announced its annual ‘Best in Class’ winners, with the Mercedes-Benz A Class named as the standout performer amongst small family cars.

More businesses seek solutions beyond traditional company cars

An increasing number of businesses want to offer a broader mix of vehicle solutions as an employee benefit, according to Arval.

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