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The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory has saved 372,000 miles in a single year after deploying almost 100 Enterprise Car Club vehicles at its premises.

Brake has announced an extension to enter the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2024, with the new deadline now Wednesday, June 19.

The latest fleet industry news, including not adhering to manufacturer service intervals impacting RVs, says Liquid Fleet.

Two-in-five fleets report that implementing zero emissions policies is the number one issue they will face over the next three years, new research suggests.

The 13 founding members of the eFreight 2030 consortium have been revealed to help shape the future of zero emission HGVs.

The driving experience at Company Car in Action is courtesy of a custom-made vehicle test facility used by the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers – and once by filmmakers for a James Bond blockbuster.

The development of a “digital twin” for fleet managers enabled by AI will be offered by Bridgestone Mobility Solutions within the next two years.

A new range of all-electric funeral vehicles have been deployed by Co-op Funeralcare as part of a £9 million UK-wide fleet investment.

£2 billion in EV transition spending and a focus on used electric vehicles were a focus for a presentation to Fleet200 Strategy Network members.

AA Accident Assist reveals they helped more than 16,000 drivers involved in rear end crashes in 2023, and around 5,600 drivers so far this year.

The growth in demand for electric vehicles (EVs) across Europe has slowed, according to the latest registration figures for the continent.

Over the past three years their use has grown by a third, according to new data from Epyx.

Nicky Simpson, commercial director at Enterprise Flex-E-Rent, examines the volume of regulation currently facing fleets operating in the capital.

UK commercial vehicle manufacturing declined by 19.9% to 8,413 units in April, but remains 13.6% up year-to-date.

Geely and Renault have completed the creation of a new joint venture powertrain business, known as Horse Powertrain.

All existing ‘smart’ motorways should be scrapped, or future governments will have another ‘Post Office-type’ scandal on their hands, it says.

A whole range of new vans will be available to drive or assess at this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA).

However, while overall deaths declined, pedestrian fatalities showed an increase of 6%.

The cumulative decrease in used battery electric vehicle values amounts to approximately 57%, compared to petrol, with a decline of around 12%.

Chinese brands are migrating away from competing purely on their electric propositions and are focusing on advantages around their connected and autonomous technology.

Cadillac is planning to launch two electric cars in the UK before the end of 2024.

Factories preparing for next generation, electric vehicles has been blamed for a downturn in UK car production.

SMEs can benefit from the same cost advantages of electric vehicles (EVs) as larger fleets, but many still have concerns about how long they take to charge.

Sharon Haynes, director for police at TTC, examines how to tackle the risk posed from drug and alcohol misuse by drivers.

A series of changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence qualification have been delayed.

Create a robust workplace, home and public charging strategy with advice and guidance to help you navigate through your EV transition journey.

BMW has updated the 3 Series for 2024, with a key change being a longer range for the 330e plug-in hybrid.

The Unity Schools Partnership has appointed Fleet Alliance to offer salary sacrifice electric cars to qualifying members of staff.

The latest industry appointments, including Karl Howkins joins the automotive software firm Tomorrow's Journey.

Volkswagen has confirmed its commitment to introduce more affordable electric models to the European market.