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FN50 leasing company Marshall Leasing’s profits have increased 40.9% to £2.5 million for the first six months of the year.

Land Rover has delivered a fleet of 450 vehicles to support the Rugby World Cup 2015 as part of its role as official vehicle partner for the tournament.

Green services provider, Glendale Managed Services has taken delivery of two Euro 6 specification Isuzu trucks.

Kia has released first images of the new Sportage, to be launched at the Frankfurt motor show next month.

Companies could save up to 10% of their total cost of ownership (TCO) by outsourcing the management of their fleet, according to Fleet Logistics.

Employers, especially those with staff who drive for work, are being urged to register now to be part of Road Safety Week (November 23-29).

The latest BVRLA figures show that leasing brokers continue to play an important role in the vehicle finance sector.

Alphabet has held an event with customer Konica Minolta to help its 250 field service engineers find new company vehicles.

Warburtons has been named as the FTA’s Fuel Efficient Operator of the Year, which is part of the association’s Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS).

Health and safety compliance is critical for every organisation, and in most businesses risk exposure is at its greatest among employees that drive for work.

Motiva Group is hoping to create a string of new jobs as part of an ambitious plan to double the size of the business by 2017.

Cenex will be hosting its annual national low carbon vehicle event, Cenex-LCV2015, in two weeks’ time.

Gas distribution company SGN is expecting to save around £1 million by implementing a driver performance improvement programme across its 2,000-strong fleet.

HMRC has updated its advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for September 2015.

Eight fleet suppliers join operator to boost department’s green credentials.

Simon Limbrick, former business manager of Autoglass, has joined Auto Windscreens as national sales manager.

Pendragon Vehicle Management has driven down CO2 emissions of its vehicles by almost 5% since 2013.

The Police are facing a ‘skills gap’ as complex connected vehicles and telematics becomes commonplace, according to fraud investigator, APU.

High Access Maintenance has freed up more than £75,000 by selling their depreciating vehicles after forming a partnership with Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Vans are delivering more than just goods and services to homes and businesses, they are also making a significant contribution to the UK economy.

New European car buying research from Ford has shown an increasing desire for semi autonomous technologies and driver assistance systems.

Chevin Fleet Solutions is aiming to beat the 93% satisfaction rating achieved in its customer survey last year as it prepares to carry out its 2015 research.

A calculator has been created by GE Capital for fleets that still offer private fuel as a benefit.

Skoda is to add a Greenline model to its Superb hatch and estate ranges.

Container haulier, James Kemball has invested £3.5 million in an order for 40 new FH-500 tractor units.

Fire chiefs in Scotland have invested in a new fleet of 17 Mercedes-Benz vans.

China-based energy supplier, ENN has opened an open access liquid natural gas (LNG) station in the UK.

The current plug-in car grant scheme will continue to offer motorists up to £5,000 off the price of an electric car until at least February 2016.

Audi has launched a new online finance tool capable of producing instant contract hire quotes tailored to fleet customers and small businesses.

Kia is showcasing the new Kia Optima in European specification at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.