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Warrens Group to power Iveco truck with CNG from own waste collections

Martinez replaces Dyer as new CEO of LeasePlan UK

Matt Dyer, LeasePlan UK’s MD, has been appointed as president and CEO of LeasePlan USA, with LeasePlan Italy’s MD, Alfonso Martínez, replacing Dyer in the UK.

Defective brakes contribute to 10 fatalities a year, warns Kwik Fit

Motorists are being urged to regularly check their vehicle’s brakes after Government data showed defective brakes contribute to 10 fatalities a year.

Esso fuelcard grows UK fuel station network

WEX Europe Services is adding to its Esso Card acceptance network in the UK to include more than 110 additional forecourts by the end of 2018.

Gig economy vehicles and drivers need to be managed, says FleetCheck

The fleet management specialist says that vehicles and drivers are really just another element of grey fleet management

TMC says Government could bring in monthly fuel duty rises from next year

The Government could introduce monthly rises in fuel duty from next year despite the Prime Minister’s promise to freeze it, says TMC.

Fleets face higher price for Driver CPC training after Brexit, claims Fraikin

Vehicle supply shortages due to WLTP

Fleet operators have been especially affected by WLTP as leased vehicles reached their end of contract date but replacements were not available.

75% of leased cars comply with clean air zone requirements, says BVRLA

Three-quarters (75%) of leased cars and 94% of the car rental fleet already comply with clean air zone requirements 15 months before the first zones are expected to begin operation.

Fleets face 'red tape' with no-deal Brexit

Fleets may need international permits and insurance ‘green cards’ to drive in the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Hydrogen vehicle education programme planned by Arval

Arval has announced a new programme of initiatives to increase awareness and understanding of hydrogen vehicles and the potential they provide.

eBay to buy Motors.co.uk

Cox Automotive intends to sell its consumer-facing car search business, Motors.co.uk, to eBay for an undisclosed sum.

Three million EV charge points will be needed by 2040, says Aurora

Up to three million commercial and industrial (C&I) charge points may be needed in Great Britain by 2040 to supplement the mass roll-out of electric vehicles.

DPD opens all-electric parcel depot in London

Ambulance service promotes Remembrance 100

eDriving launches Mentor driver safety app for smartphones

Driver risk management solution provider eDriving has launched its Mentor driver safety app for smartphones in the UK.

Cemex tells pedestrians: “Don’t chance it”

MPs call for ban on diesel and petrol car and van sales by 2032

An influential Commons select committee has called on the Government to bring in a clear target for sales of new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2032.

More than half of drivers believe cars can already drive themselves

More than half of drivers in the UK believe that it is already possible to purchase a car that can drive itself

VW announces diesel scrappage scheme in Germany

Volkswagen Group has launched a new scrappage scheme in Germany to incentivise drivers out of older diesels.

Autonet launches telematics and dash cam insurance product with VisionTrack

Autonet is launching a new usage-based insurance private car product for young and new drivers using VisionTrack’s video telematics solutions.

NewMotion launches 'next generation' charge points for home and office

NewMotion, eNovates and PRE Power Developers have created the ‘next generation’ of electric vehicle charge points for home and office.

Schmitz Cargobull appoints Paul as sales manager for Ireland

Iveco Stralis NP travels from London to Madrid on single tank of LNG

SMMT Future Mobility Challenge helps shape future mobility

Nearly 50 new players from the technology sector came together with five of the world’s leading motor industry brands, to help shape the future of transport and mobility.

Highway Code review to focus on cyclist and pedestrian safety

The Government is reviewing guidance on how road users should behave in relation to cyclists and pedestrians, as part of its plan to drive down road deaths.

Renault simplifies trim levels on Scenic, Grand Scenic and Koleos

Renault has revised trim levels for the Scénic, Grand Scénic and Koleos models.

Ørsted selects Fleet Alliance to manage UK fleet

Ørsted has 11 operational offshore wind farms in the UK, with a further two projects currently under construction.

Meridian stops switch to ULEVs after plug-in grants cut

The company says that future additions are looking very unlikely in the current circumstances.

Conti360° Fleet Services and Bandvulc Key Partners merge

MPs call on Chancellor to end red diesel for transport refrigeration

A cross-party parliamentary motion has been tabled calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to end red diesel for transport refrigeration ahead on the Budget on October 29.

Enterprise doubles hybrid and electric vehicles on fleet

So far this year, it has bought more than 2,000 hybrid and plug-in vehicles, which is twice the number acquired in all of 2017.

Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations

A survey of more than 2,500 GEM members reveals that 75% support mandatory eye testing for anyone returning to driving following a court ban or medical revocation.

Number of bridge strikes hits five per day

ACFO to join new European Fleet and Mobility Association

ACFO will expand its global reach by joining the new European Fleet and Mobility Association (EUFMA).

BMW announces X7 flagship SUV

The seven-seat BMW X7 large SUV will go on sale in April, priced from £72,155.

ETSC announces 2018 fleet safety award winners

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the 2018 winners of the PRAISE awards, in recognition of outstanding efforts taken by companies to improve road safety at work.

CD Auction opens new auction processing sites

Located in Bolton, Gloucester and Thurleigh, the new sites offer rental, leasing and corporate sector clients access to localised defleet services.

Drivers reminded to respect road closures after van driver banned

The warning comes after a driver who ignored a road block following a fatal road traffic collision.

Cap HPI highlights company car tax increase under WLTP

Cap HPI is calling for a company car tax re-think in the upcoming budget.

New FORS standard helps operators mitigate terrorism threat

New head of fleet sales at Continental Tyres

Tony Stapleton has been appointed as head of fleet sales for Continental Tyre Group, with responsibility for all fleet business across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Volvo detects emissions control system issue

A quarter of drivers would choose electric of hybrid for next car, says AA

A quarter of drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.

CitySprint introduces new freight service

Only three weeks to go until the FN50 Dinner - book your place now

Have you booked your ticket yet for the FN50 Dinner – the networking event of the year? With a staggering 850 guests already booked to attend, table spaces are very limited.

Freeway Fleet Systems launches defect management app

John Lewis Partnership to phase out all diesel heavy trucks by 2028

Electric vehicles cost 23% less to maintain than petrols, says Cap HPI

Electric vehicles cost an average 23% less to service and maintain over three years/60,000 miles than petrol models, research from Cap HPI has found.

Brake Fleet Safety Awards winners announced

The road safety charity has recognised organisations for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers, at its annual Fleet Safety Awards.

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