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Manheim’s latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans reveals that average wholesale used van values increased by 3.8% (£159 to £4,295) in April.

Nexus Vehicle Rental is reinforcing its position in the market as a leading provider of vehicle supply, outsourced rental management and systems by introducing further service innovations in response to the company’s latest customer survey.

BMW has dismissed fears about any negative impact on residual values its 3,200 Olympic Games vehicles will have, claiming every step has been taken to ensure they are returned to market in a cohesive manner.

Based on the thousands of checks that it carries out every week, Licence Bureau estimates that there are 24,000 people driving illegally for companies in Britain today. During 2011 Licence Bureau found that on average one in every 300 licences were invalid.

Air Products has submitted evidence to the House of Commons Transport Select Committee inquiry into low carbon vehicles, calling on the Government to work with industry to create a market for renewable hydrogen.

GreenRoad has announced the GreenRoad Central mobile app for drivers, a fleet industry mobile app designed and optimised to give drivers anytime, anywhere access to key performance data.

The European Commission has issued guidelines warning that under EU law road charging schemes must not discriminate against foreign drivers.

A lack of basic driving skills such as parking, reversing and allowing enough room to avoid other vehicles and fixed objects are costing companies a fortune in repair bills.

Bristol-based Create Signs has invested in Tracker's telematics solutions to drive down fleet and fuel costs, as well as meet their duty of care obligations.

Surrey-based leasing broker Concept Vehicle Leasing has confirmed the addition of two new Accident Assistance products to enhance its range of products and services.

Cenex, the Technology Strategy Board and the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), today announced the formal opening of a joint call for collaborative R&D projects under the Niche Vehicle R&D Programme.

A national insurance broker is warning fleet businesses to take precautions as the theft of catalytic converters from company vehicles increases.

One of Britain’s largest energy suppliers is urging the Government to retain incentives which support the introduction of electric vehicles on fleets for at least another three years.

Fleets need to embrace technology if they are to deal with growing levels of road congestion.

The used car market reacted to the typical seasonal pressures as values fell in the post-Easter period, reports BCA.

POD Point has announced a pay-as-you-go EV charging scheme, which is free to join and allows EV users nationwide access to participating charge points.

Active Stirling and the Ogilvie Group have announced a five-year agreement to help Active Stirling’s sports, schools and coaching teams get on the road and into schools and communities across the Stirling area.

Affinity Leasing has appointed Fleet Innovations in an arrangement which will see Affinity customers being offered USB/GPS based mileage capture solution to address compliance, mileage fraud and optimum tax efficiency within their client’s fleets.

Nymans Gardens in West Sussex has purchased an Alke ATX200E battery-powered utility truck for general maintenance around the 115-year-old National Trust site.

Fleets have described the impact of whiplash injury claims on insurance premiums as “massive” and called on the Government to do more after ministers, consumer groups and insurers held a summit in London.

IAM Drive & Survive has launched a full programme of Driver CPC classroom and on-road learning.

Arval has extended its relationship with Manheim for the remarketing of its vehicles for a further three years.

England’s motorway network is not safe enough to have the speed limit raised to 80mph, according to Unfit for 80, a new report from the Road Safety Foundation.

Operators can now use VOSA data to increase pass rate and influence car choice.

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) is pleased that the tanker drivers at the heart of the long-running dispute have voted against strike action in a re-ballot.

From July 1, anyone driving a motorised vehicle in or through France will be required to carry a single-use disposable breathalyser kit, although the enforcement and fines for not carrying one will not commence until November 1.

Used LCV values improved across the board in April by £44 (1%) to reach £4,271 as average age, mileage and CAP performance remained virtually static compared to March.

Hewer Facilities Management has just specified Euro 5 Berlingo vans as part of its latest fleet replacement and fleet expansion programme.

Fleet management software provider, Chevin Fleet Solutions, has announced the appointment of business systems analyst Gareth Roulston.

A new mobile servicing initiative for vans is being launched this month by All Fleet Services, the outsourcing services and solutions provider to the fleet and automotive industry.