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Employers should make driver risk assessments at least annually, Health and Safety Executive policy adviser Andrew Wetters told an ACFO seminar.

Highways England admitted to 'teething problems' with the newly-introduced Dart Charge at a seminar organised by fleet operators' association ACFO.

Driver shortages and CPC are the most challenging issues faced by transport managers, according to a Freight Transport Association survey.

A number of the ALD Automotive senior management team have recently taken delivery of Volvo’s new XC90.

Avis Rent-a-Car is to start using Epyx’s 1link Disposal Network for delfeeting of its stock to dealers.

An impressive panel of industry experts has been assembled to discuss ‘the future of fleet’ at Fleet Management Live at the NEC, Birmingham, on October 6-7.

Škoda is preparing itself for a busy end to the 2015 with soaring fleet sales and the launch of the new Superb.

CEO of Volkswagen, Martin Winterkorn, has resigned amid the NOx emissions bypassing scandal.

Raphaels Bank, an independent bank with a strong pedigree in motor and commercial asset-based finance, has appointed Ashley Davies.

Tim Tozer has quit Vauxhall as managing director just one week after telling journalists at the Frankfurt Motor Show about his high hopes for the brand's future with its new Astra.

Highways England has been ordered by ministers to limit roadworks to two miles, according to The Times.

The body which represents the UK automotive industry says there is no evidence to suggest other carmakers have been disguising pollution levels.

Cardiff City FC Foundation has acquired 13 Mercedes-Benz Citan vans for its football in the community projects.

Sentinel Systems has secured two new orders for its camera and auto-braking radar systems with Simply Waste Solutions and Yorwaste.

The Parts Alliance has strengthened its position in the aftermarket sector after GSF Car Parts joins group.

The Association for Driving Licence Verification is calling on vocational fleets to check their drivers licences on a quarterly basis.

Luton-based S H Pratt & Co is taking delivery of 25 TGX 26.440 XLX tractor units fitted with MAN’s new efficient cruise.

Three new turbocharged engines have been added to the Kia Ceed range and are now available to order.

TOM Vehicle Rental has announced plans to introduce 30 Mercedes-Benz Vitos to its fleet this September.

Telematics developer and supplier Airmax Remote has overhauled its IT infrastructure to deliver a faster, scalable and more resilient delivery framework.

Many UK fleet operators are paying for overhead costs they don’t need when they use traditional management organisations to control their accidents repairs.

A timber haulier has been suspended from operating HGVs for two months after Scotland’s Traffic Commissioner heard that the owner had breached rules designed to prevent driver fatigue.

GAP Hire Solutions has announced it has been shortlisted in two categories at this year’s Scottish Business Awards.

Autotime is urging UK employers to evaluate their management processes after a ruling that time spent travelling to and from first and last appointments by workers without a fixed office should be regarded as working time.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles registered 32,700 vehicles in the Uk this year to the end of August - 15.3% more than for the same period last year.

The Parts Alliance and the IFA (Independent Motor Trade Factors Associated) have agreed a strategic partnership to create a wider distribution network.

Pressure is mounting on Volkswagen after 11 million diesel cars sold worldwide were fitted with software that disguises pollution levels during testing.

Police in Southwest London were able to recover a stolen Land Rover Discovery and three other Mercedes-Benz cars thanks to a Tracker device.

Manheim has found that the increase in average used values of diesel cars in August was more than £200 higher than the rise in average values of petrol cars.

London has launched an interactive digital collision map, as part of a continued drive to improve road safety awareness in the capital.