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Greenpeace activists seek to halt delivery of 1,200 Volkswagen Group vehicles

Fleet operators who have ordered Volkswagen Group vehicles are waiting to learn if deliveries will be affected after Greenpeace activists boarded a ship bringing cars to the UK earlier today (September 21).

Refreshed Nissan X-Trail SUV now on sale in UK

A refreshed Nissan X-Trail SUV featuring new styling upgrades and technologies has gone on sale in the UK.

Skoda announces specification and pricing for new Karoq small SUV

Skoda has announced prices and final specifications for its new Karoq small SUV.

NWS wins three-year automotive glazing tender with Admiral

Ford delivers 507 Transit Custom vehicles to SSE

DriveElectric launches vehicle to grid service for homes and workplaces

Leasing company DriveElectric has launched a vehicle to grid service for electric vehicle drivers, both at home and at the workplace.

Seat UK appoints Martin Gray as contract hire and leasing manager

Seat UK has welcomed internal applicant, Martin Gray, as the new contract hire and leasing manager for Scotland and the north of England.

Kia announces pricing and specification for Stonic small SUV

Kia's first small SUV - Stonic - is available to order now, with prices starting from £16,295.

Bank of Ireland UK acquires Marshall Leasing for £42.5 million

Bank of Ireland UK (BOIUK) has acquired Marshall Leasing from Marshall Motor Holdings for £42.5 million.

Welsh police rolls out dashcam pilot to catch dangerous drivers

No current plans to extend to rest of UK but NPCC keeps eye on developments.

Fleet experts pool 76 years of knowledge at FML advice zone

Event attendees can book a free half-hour session with one of their peers.

Tougher penalties fail to stop illegal use of mobile phones while driving

New RAC research has found a hard-core of motorists still admit to flouting the law by habitually using their handheld phones while driving.

UK Fuels announces UK network reach of 2,250 sites

MaaS Scotland’s management board welcomes Route Monkey director

MaaS Scotland, a new organisation aimed at promoting smarter and more sustainable transport, has appointed Kate Armitage to its management team board.

Leasing Options creates anti-road rage air fresheners

Leasing Options and an expert at the University of Oxford have partnered to create air fresheners that could help with negative emotions on the roads.

Online auction site DealerTrade Auction announces launch

DealerTrade Auction, a new online auction website has just launched following a six-figure investment by Independent Motor Auctions.

Volkswagen Crafter named Best Van by Parkers

BMW 330e named Best Company Car by Parkers

Parkers has named the BMW 330e M Sport as Company Car of the Year 2018 in its inaugural New Car Awards.

Plug-in hybrid vehicles among the 'highest-polluting' company cars

Newly-released data from TMC highlights worryingly-high fuel consumption and emissions in real-world driving for hybrid vehicles.

One in three UK businesses slow to adopt new technology

Almost a third of businesses (31%) admit being slow to adopt technological innovations, according to a new study by TomTom Telematics.

Bayer outsources fleet management to Fleet Logistics

Bayer has outsourced the management of its UK fleet of 450 cars to fleet management specialist Fleet Logistics.

David Kenworthy joins Business Driver board

Business Driver confirms that David Kenworthy, QPM, DL has been appointed to the board as Non-Executive Director.

RAC looks to expand apprenticeship scheme

Connected cars project aims to end motorway pile-ups

A new consortium has been awarded government funding for the development and trial of technology that could reduce the number of multi-car collisions on motorways.

Addison Lee unlocks 20% tyre saving with Michelin

Addison Lee has reduced its annual tyre bill by 20% after adopting a Michelin CrossClimate+ policy.

New service aims to reduce end-of-contract damage charges

Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) has been appointed as the vehicle inspection partner for a new service which aims to reduce end-of-lease return charges.

Full line-up confirmed for Automotive Outlook conference

One the industry’s leading experts on future transport issues has completed the line-up for the inaugural industry Automotive Outlook conference.

Calls for ‘dangerous cycling’ laws after pedestrian death

A cyclist has been found guilty of bodily harm by ‘wanton and furious driving’ and sentenced to 18 months in a young offender’s institution.

Seven-fold rise in drug-driving poses increased threat to firms

Research suggests health and safety practices may need to be revisited.

Councils seek increased powers to counter congestion

Study shows average speeds dropping within the majority of big cities.

Shocking 3G camera footage debunks fraudulent claims, says Intelligent Telematics

Accident Exchange targets growth under new ownership

Accident management and mobility solution provider Accident Exchange is targeting growth under its new owner, Eight Bar Financial.

Jaama launches 'game-changing' service, maintenance and repair app

Jaama has launched a “game-changing” smartphone app with benefits for fleet managers and drivers.

BCA Logistics expands to Birmingham’s ‘rich talent pool’

BCA Logistics is expanding its operations in the West Midlands and moving to a new office at Birmingham Business Park.

Arval expands Outsourcing Solutions in response to increased demand

Leasing company Arval is expanding its Arval Outsourcing Solutions in response to a significant increase in demand from customers.

Councils seek collaboration not confrontation with fleets on air quality

Arval consultant says there’s no need to panic over air quality proposals.

Pelican Rouge enhances fleet with new Volkswagen Crafters

Winner of FTA Driver of the Year 18 tonne competition announced

Welsh Secretary announces when Severn tolls cut will take effect

Tolls will be reduced for all drivers from January 8 next year following the return of the Severn Crossings to public ownership.

Zenith appoints Lord Rose as chairman

Leasing and fleet management provider Zenith has appointed Lord Rose as its chairman.

Ford revises Mondeo range with simplified line-up

Ford is updating its Mondeo line-up with new sports and luxury models aimed at both fleet and private buyers.

Thinking CAP: September 14 - Volkswagen fleet and press presentation, T-Roc premier and a classic car show

In the September 14 edition of Thinking CAP, Martin Ward discusses Volkswagen's fleet presentation, the T-Roc's Italian premier and his Mini Moke classic car show experience.

FleetEurope strengthens rental division with new senior business development manager

FleetEurope has appointed Joseph Khoury as senior business development manager, in a move to further strengthen its rental division

Wheel scuffs and stone chips top list of rental vehicle repairs

Damage to wheels and stone chips are accounting for more charges on end of lease vehicles than any other repairs, according to Fleetsauce.

The Tomato Stall adopts Maxoptra route planning and scheduling software

Introduction of E10 petrol could help UK meet transport carbon targets

LowCVP says petrol with a 10% bioethanol content (E10) would be one of the most cost-effective means of rapidly reducing carbon emissions from road transport.

Fleet managers 'largely support' more clean air zones, BT's Fleet Solutions finds

BT's Fleet Solutions’ second Operational Fleet Insight report shows fleet managers are largely supportive of the introduction of more clean air zones to UK cities.

UK fleets lag behind US for data use

A survey by Teletrac Navman has revealed that just 8% of fleet businesses in the UK are currently applying big data analytics to help deliver their business operations.

Renault adds automatic EDC gearbox to Kangoo

Europcar UK adds 170 all-new Volkswagen Crafter panel vans to commercial fleet

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