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The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced the Low Carbon Champions for 2014-15 at a dinner held in association with Cenex in Milton Keynes.

Toyota's fourth-generation Prius has been shown, ahead of release at this month's Frankfurt motor show.

Investment in skills and opportunity for the future is the driving force behind a new apprentice patrol academy being launched by the RAC.

Renault has released first pictures of the new Megane C-segment hatchback ahead of its Frankfurt motor show debut.

Residual value is a key influencer of a vehicle’s whole life cost and while age and mileage are traditionally considered critical, usage is even more impactful.

B&Q will be implementing a new fleet performance and journey management solution, from telematics provider Microlise.

BT Fleet has announced a new multi-million pound agreement with the AA, which will take its partnership into 2020.

David Blackmore, Fleet Alliance commercial director, will be running, kayaking and cycling 168 miles in three days for charity.

While values fell back in August as each sector recorded a small decline compared to July, it was another steady month for the wholesale used car market.

Driving down emissions by almost 5% since 2013, Pendragon Vehicle Management continues to improve the impact of its fleet.

Ford has announced plans to expand its line-up and increase sales in the fast-growing SUV segment in Europe.

Automotive LPG supplier Autogas has asked TfL to consider LPG options in new licensing proposals for taxis and private hire vehicles (PHVs).

Companies are being urged to consider the risks that employees face while driving to and from work, as a result of new research commissioned by AA DriveTech.

Connected vehicle company Tantalum Corporation has been ranked 14th in the 2015 Sunday Times Hiscox Tech Track 100.

Britain’s biggest fleets are operating more than a quarter of a million vans, up almost 3% year-on-year, according to Fleet200 research published by Fleet News.

A study undertaken by AXA UK has suggested that there would be business and consumer advantages in adopting driverless haulage and logistics vehicles.

Lane-hogging on Britain’s motorway network annoys motorists the most, with more than half (50.8%) putting it as their number one pet hate.

Healthcare provider NRS has taken delivery of 25 front-wheel drive Vito 111 CDI Longs and 110 Long and Medium Sprinters.

Fleet managers can find out how to turn disparate information into useable insight that can help them take control of costs at Fleet News’s major new event Fleet Management Live.

Police Officers across Europe are conducting seatbelt checks until September 13.

The average values for de-fleeted cars were up 2.2% (£159) in August, according to Manheim monthly sales data, and 1.4% (£103) above the same month last year.

Commercial vehicle broker Vanarama is aiming to raise £3.4m through online platform Crowdcube to fund new vehicle stock.

Figures from Manheim show that the used van market remained strong in August, with values rising very slightly by 0.2%.

Three companies have been awarded a share of a £25 million Government fund to help develop greener fuel technology.

Business growth is top of the agenda for a quarter of SMEs in the transport sector, according to research from Close Brothers Asset Finance.

The poor state of Britain’s local roads has been found to be the number one concern among drivers, according to the RAC Report on Motoring 2015.

A significant number of fleet managers are failing to fulfil their duty of care obligations with grey fleet drivers, research suggests.

Manheim Online has raised £11,588 after hosting a charity ball in aid of Leicestershire children’s hospice, Rainbows.

Lisburn-based food distribution specialist Andrew Ingredients, has taken delivery of a new Mercedes-Benz Vito 114 BlueTEC Compact.

Fleet managers are being urged to bring their HR and finance/procurement colleagues to Fleet News’s major new event Fleet Management Live.