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Andrew Malcolm, CEO of Malcolm Group, has taken delivery of a new Volvo 460hp Globetrotter XL 6x2 rigid FH horsebox.

Masternaut is developing a database of real world OEM fuel economy figures, to provide fleets with accurate fuel usage per vehicle to assist with whole life cost management.

Drivers of vehicles where a child is present are now banned from smoking by law across England and Wales, from today.

FTA Ireland is piloting a van accreditation scheme, based on the UK's Van Excellence programme.

Jaguar Land Rover will be showcasing the new XF and 2016 Range Rover Evoque at Fleet News’s major new event, Fleet Management Live, which takes place at Birmingham’s NEC next week.

Fleet Service Great Britain (Fleet Service GB) has strengthened its operations team and created an Advisory Group consisting of a range of fleet experts.

The Volkswagen Group has released figures stating that nearly 1.2 million vehicles in the UK are affected by the emissions scandal.

Fleet software specialist, Chevin Fleet Solutions has warned fleets that utilisation could become their top concern.

Ex-footballer turned pundit Rio Ferdinand and TV presenter Jake Humphrey will be turning out for BT Fleet at Fleet Management Live.

Fiat Professional has launched a new Mopar maintenance product for business users, priced from £149, and extended warranty packages, priced from £119.

Tesla has delivered the first of its Model X SUV's to customers in the USA.

Lesley Upham, commercial director of the IAM has won a Lifetime Achievement award, at the 19th Annual Bodyshop Event and Awards 2015.

Visitors to next week’s Fleet Management Live event at Birmingham’s NEC will be able to get expert advice on reducing fuel costs at a free-to-attend fuel clinic.

Trade values of Volkswagen used cars have so far only been marginally affected by the emissions scandal, according to figures from Glass's.

A new global mobility study has shown there are still significant challenges to overcome before mobility and car sharing become mainstream.

The Government has released details of the £3.8bn of roads improvement and investment to take place in the Midlands and East of England.

Seat is the latest VW Group manufacturer to publish the number of vehicles affected by the VW emissions scandal.

Volkswagen Group has announced it will present plans to rectify the emissions scandal to government authorities in October.

Richard Hill has joined fleet risk management technology company, DriverMetrics as sales director.

Ford has issued a statement to fleet operators in the wake of the VW emissions crisis confirming that it is does not have any ‘defeat devices’ in its vehicles.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has confirmed that 1.8 million vans sold worldwide were fitted with software that disguises pollution levels during testing.

It is looking increasingly likely that Volkswagen will recall up to 11 million vehicles as it tries to address the emissions scandal.

One million transport refrigeration units on European streets have the equivalent impact on air pollution as up to 56 million diesel cars, research suggests.

POD Point has launched the next generation of its public charging network, POD Point Open Charge.

Fleets are to be shown some of the latest best practice from industry experts during a series of workshops at Fleet Management Live, which is being held at the NEC in Birmingham on October 6-7.

Food manufacturing consultant, OAL has recently added two BMW i3’s to its fleet.

Regus, the global workspace provider, has opened the doors to its first Regus Express location on the M56 motorway, at Chester motorway service area.

Just Fleet has launched a risk management solution designed to help car and van operators to improve safety and reduce insurance costs.

Leasing provider Arval is to support October's Tyre Safety Month.