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Each Ford Transit in the used market has helped to contribute up to £200,000 towards the UK economy over its lifetime, according to figures from Manheim.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) wants all HGVs operating on public roads to be subject to the same regulations.

Pendragon Vehicle Management is supplying Royal Caribbean with seven Nissan Qashqais which will be used for promotional work in the UK.

A new campaign has been launched in Cheshire warning middle-lane hoggers that they are putting their lives in danger, as well as risking an on-the-spot fine.

Welcome Break has announced it is becoming the first service station operator to introduce Tesla Superchargers to UK motorway network sites.

Delays caused by industrial action in Calais are creating increased demand for emergency logistics expertise as OEMs seek effective supply chain contingency.

Consumer demand is keeping depreciation steady at 1.2%, according to CAP.

Independent parcel carrier Yodel has appointed Mark Horrobin to the newly created role of peak programme director.

Journeys between London, Kent and parts of East Sussex will be made easier thanks to a £5.5 million plan to roll out smart cards across Southeastern’s network.

A workplace parking levy could be introduced for businesses across Oxford by 2019 after proposals were approved by the council.

Plans have been unveiled for a £12 million development which would see ALD Automotive relocating to new offices in the South West within the next 18 months.

Rescue Assist QR code stickers are now standard on all new Mercedes-Benz UK vans and can be retrofitted free of charge to models built since 1996.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has supplied an Amarok to Surrey’s Lowland Rescue unit.

Vehicle theft has fallen by 70% in the last 10 years across England and Wales but major cities are still facing “a significant challenge”, says Tracker.

Statistics from 2014 show 9% of collisions involved a driver pulling out from a side road.

LeasePlan UK has analysed the twin impacts of the pre-election budget and the post-election emergency budget in a new guide on company car taxation.

Road safety charity Brake is holding a seminar on saving money through fleet risk management on Thursday, September 10, in London.

Global agri-business Syngenta has appointed Fleet Logistics to manage its fleet of 1,700 vehicles in 12 countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

High-mileage drivers are the most sceptical group of road users when it comes to the safety benefits of speed cameras.

A car transporter and recovery firm has had its licence curtailed for 14 days after an employee was convicted for driving without a valid CPC.

The fleet sector is divided over a Government proposal to raise the first MOT test for cars from three to four years from registration.

The Floow is among just 30 British businesses chosen to accompany Prime Minister David Cameron on a trip to South East Asia.

Fleetio has launched Fleetio Fuel, a mobile phone and tablet application allowing fleets to track fuel data

A West Yorkshire fleet graphics company is helping its customers stay safe, and stay legal, with its strategy for fleet safety graphics.

Two South Wales waste disposal companies have had their goods vehicle operator licences revoked by the Traffic Commissioner for Wales

Nationwide Windscreen Services has opened a new branch in Leicester, near the M1, providing its team with easy access to the East Midlands area.

Mitsubishi's all-new L200 pick-up truck offers greater efficiency and more safety equipment than its predecessor.

Fix Auto UK hasincreased its foothold in the North West of England with Wilson and Co of Bolton becoming the latest bodyshop to join the network.

Yorkshire car retailer JCT600 has made a six-figure investment in a responsive website.

Automotive industry outsourced service provider, All Fleet Services, has appointed Carl Rudge as strategic account manager.