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One in 10 drivers admitted to taking a 'selfie' while driving in the last month, research from the Institute of Advanced Motoring (IAM) suggests.

Former Ford of Britain fleet director Kevin Griffin has been appointed as the manufacturer's director of sales for the UK.

Heron Foods has signed a new three-year contract with Verilocation Tracking Solutions for its 70-strong vehicle fleet.

Distribution company, Bibby Distribution has announced growth of almost 10%.

The first picture of the Infiniti Q30 hatchback has been released ahead of its world premiere at the International Frankfurt Motor Show in September this year.

Bosch and TomTom have formed a partnership to work on maps for automated driving.

The BVRLA’s membership has reached a 10-year high with 73 members joining in the first six months of 2015, bringing its total members to more than 750.

Virtual reality could help to test new technology, such as driverless cars.

Highways England has appointed six joint-venture companies to design and build 10 'smart motorways' across England as part of a £1.5 billion investment.

As the migrant crisis continues in Calais, the FTA have started selling a product on their website to help detect stowaways hiding in the back of lorries.

Auction house Manheim is celebrating the 50th birthday of the Ford Transit, estimating it has auctioned 500,000 used examples since launch.

Mercedes-Benz, in partnership with Fleet News, has launched the Fleetwise advice and insight hub.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has launched a careers website as it is looks to support three years of growth by attracting new talent in the coming months.

Earthline has returned to the DAF marque with the delivery of four new Euro-6 CF 400 FAD eight-wheel tippers.

This year, Saturday July 25 at 11am is the mostly likely time that motorists will have a crash, according to new research.

Reliance Worldwide Corporation has improved mileage logging and cut administration after implementing a telematics system from Masternaut.

Following a successful trial, Amlin Insurance has added Nationwide Windscreen Services to their preferred supplier panel.

DAF Trucks has announced its 2015 DAF UK Technician of the Year awards.

Chris Groundrill, account manager for Carlson Wagonlit Travel Meetings and Events, looks at incentivising drivers.

Iveco has teamed up with European logistics company, SMET, to trial the integration of 18 metre long trucks powered by Stralis tractor units using LNG.

Supply management specialist Comensura says the £74 billion UK transportation industry could become gridlocked due to a growing driver shortage.

Tanker and bowser rental specialist T & M Plant has added 10 new MAN TGM 18.290 BB 4x4 bowsers to its fleet.

Dominic Moran has been named as the 40th employee to come through Addison Lee's apprenticeship programme.

Civil engineering company Callan Connect has leased four custom-built Transit dropside vans from Lex Autolease to support company growth.

Customers of private hire firm Arnald Cars are now travelling to and from airports aboard one of Britain’s first Mercedes-Benz New Vito Tourers.

Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions is donating five scooters to Wiltshire Council’s Scooter Skills initiative.

Seat has won the fleet contract to supply new Leon cars to the Italian police forces, Polizia di Stato and the Carabinieri.

At some filling stations, diesel has become cheaper than petrol, for the first time in 14 years.

Volkswagen Financial Services has appointed two strategic fleet sales managers to help grow its market share in the large fleet sector.

South East Coast Ambulance Service will deploy Skoda Octavias as front-line rapid response vehicles across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North-East Hampshire.