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Ogilvie Fleet has created a new South of England sales team.

By Richard Brown, managing director, Licencecheck

According to NAMA, fleets of all sizes could see a positive impact on their residual values by extending the duration of their contracts.

Ford is to debut its Edge model in European-specification at this week's Frankfurt motor show.

The Ford Transit is still in demand on the used market as it celebrates 50 years on sale, according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.

Derbyshire Dales District Council is to deploy the GreenRoad system in its fleet of road sweepers, light vans, refuse freighters, and other vehicles.

Fleet management software supplier Jaama, has appointed Phil Meadows as business analyst.

Licencecheck has launched Davis, a hosted fleet management solution offering a modular approach that allows customers to mix-and-match components.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has appointed Mark Hunt – previously Northgate’s group financial controller – as UK finance director.

The FTA has welcomed the launch of an inquiry into the lack of professional drivers in the haulage industry by the Transport Committee.

In a five-year deal, Volkswagen Financial Services and its partner, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, has been chosen to supply 372 new vans to McNicholas.

The FTA has told the Chancellor that investment in roads and rail infrastructure is key to the country’s future growth in its submission ahead of his 2015 Spending Review.

A majority of drivers want to see people who misuse disabled and baby parking bays in car parks to be named and shamed in public.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management will be holding a special breakfast briefing for new fleet decision makers at Fleet Management Live next month.

Sebastiano Fedrigo has been appointed UK country manager of the Fiat and Abarth brands.

Nearly all lorry drivers stopped in the last year have completed their Driver Certificate of Competence (CPC) periodic training.

British Gas has once again turned to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to renew its fleet, as part of the company’s planned vehicle replacement programme.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has today announced a new version of its risk management software, RISC.

Ford has won a tender to supply Thames Water with around 900 new vans over the next three years.

Schneider Electric has announced an exclusive five-year partnership with Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions to provide electric vehicle charging solutions.

The value of used car sales in 2014 reached £45.1 billion – a year-on-year increase of 5.6% and an all-time high, reports the BCA Used Car Market Report.

Nissan has revealed the Leaf 30 kWh - an updated Nissan Leaf that gives drivers 155 miles of motoring range.

Alphabet has been awarded the Investors in People Silver standard, which recognises its commitment to realising the full potential of its people.

Glasgow-based finance broker First Vehicle Leasing has appointed a Canadian husband and wife to its sales team.

Companies that outsource their fleet operations are at risk of not adhering to best practices unless they have sufficient knowledge in-house, according to Jaama.

The European Parliament has reiterated calls for a pan-European target to cut serious road injuries.

Southampton City Council has cut more than 10% off the annual tyre bill for its 460-strong fleet after a move to Michelin extended replacement intervals.

Volvo has launched a new function which makes it possible to disengage and raise the second drive axle.

Hyundai Motor UK has appointed Val Geary as rental and Motability manager.

Fleetio has launched a new product with global telematics provider Geotab which will offer automated odometer updates and fuel location exception reporting.