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Kevin Buchanan, group managing director of haulage firm, Pall-Ex, has voiced concern over the number of cyclists killed by HGVs in London.

Heineken Ireland has appointed the UK division of Fleet Logistics International to manage its fleet.

Automotive Leasing, LeasePlan's specialist public sector division, has maintained its supplier status the new Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Fleet Framework.

Transport for London is working to reduce risk of road collisions by ensuring all contracts in its supply chains include Work Related Road Risk requirements.

Claims management expert FMG has partnered with Direct Fleet Insurance (DFI), the specialist trading website for fleet insurance.

Mini has announced plans to position itself in the fast-growing premium compact class as it launches the new, larger Clubman range.

Richard Zink has been promoted to director of marketing and sales at DAF.

Road safety campaigners are calling for Government action after there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013.

Kia is to upgrade its Ceed hatchback with additional spec and a minor facelift.

The RAC have announced they will be supporting motorists attending this year's Glastonbury Festival.

Fleet and leasing supply chain management specialist, Fleet Assist has launched a new ‘desk-top audit’ in addition to its in-person ‘physical audits’.

Alfa Romeo has launched its new rear-wheel drive Giulia saloon.

Ford is introducing a new camera technology that can see around corners, even when drivers cannot, to help avert accidents.

Freight Transport Association Ireland (FTAI) is backing an appeal in the Supreme Court today against prosecutions for motor tax offences by one Irish firm.

Experienced fleet industry professional Paul Franklin-Slattery has joined Nissan’s corporate sales team as national corporate sales manager.

Highways England has launched its supplier recognition scheme for 2015.

The Skoda Superb has joined the ranks of the latest top safety achievers thanks to robust crash protection and its autonomous emergency braking systems.

Enterprise Holdings has appointed Khaled Shahbo as managing director for the UK and Ireland.

My Electric Avenue trial provided a taste of some of its data at yesterday’s Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (CVP) Conference in London.

ACFO (Association of Car Fleet Operators) will be holding their Autumn seminar on September, 18, in St George’s Park National Football Centre.

Volvo Trucks has approved renewable synthetic diesel HVO for all its Euro 5 engines and are preparing certifications for Euro 6 after extensive field testing.

Volkswagen has introduced a new 1.0-litre turbocharged 'Bluemotion' petrol engine to the Golf hatch, estate and SV.

A new white label disposal e-commerce platform from Epyx is designed to help motor manufacturers maximise their residual values (RVs).

A range of breaking technologies means fleets are set to become the most advanced department in almost any corporate setting over the next few years.

Nick Themistocleous, fleet director of Ford of Britain, spoke to Fleet News about what he thinks 2015 has in store.

Insurance claims specialist, Inter-est, have released software for taking, attaching, transmitting and managing images of damaged vehicles.

The Renault-Nissan Alliance, said they have sold their 250,000th electric vehicle.

Commercial fleet provider Prohire has become a Recognised Partner of the Van Excellence scheme.

Vehicle management and fleet funding specialist Lex Autolease has reached a milestone in adding its 2,000th plug-in electric vehicle to its fleet.

Fleet management specialist BT Fleet has completed the delivery of 5,000 new vehicles, worth £80 million, to its parent company BT Group in five months.