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Values for fleet and lease LCVs averaged £6,459 in April – a fall of £150 (2.2%) compared to March, according to BCA.

A technician at a tyre and vehicle maintenance centre in Dorset is urging motorists to check the condition of their tyres ahead of the May half‐term.

A Volkswagen Golf with stop-start technology spent 9% of its time in idle/off mode resulting in a combined fuel saving of 2%, according to on-road tests.

Fleet managers and procurement experts must work with other stakeholders to secure the best terms for their organisations when appointing suppliers of vehicles.

Cash flow benefits and reduced administration will accrue from next month for businesses enrolled on the London congestion charge Fleet Auto Pay scheme.

City of Olympia in Washington has chosen Chevin’s FleetWave software to manage its diverse municipal fleet and help deliver ongoing cost savings.

Three more Volvo FH 6x2 tractor units have entered service with Goole, East Yorkshire-based European haulier Simon Gibson Transport.

Arval is aiming to tap into a significant number of UK fleets that are looking to their leasing provider to insure their company vehicles.

For the fourth year running, Nissan will provide light commercial vehicles (LCV) and related services to Infiniti Red Bull Racing Formula One team.

The Conservatives have reappointed Patrick McLoughlin to secretary of state for transport after securing a majority in the election.

Volvo Trucks is to offer automatic engagement of all-wheel drive on construction trucks.

Jaama has become an Associate member of the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) reinforcing its commitment to raising standards in the fleet industry.

Members of ACFO and visitors to Company Car In Action 2015 are being urged to attend a seminar on end-of-contract mileage and vehicle wear and tear recharges.

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a world-class road network for Greater Manchester.

Dr. Martyn Jeffries, head of automotive solutions at SQS looks at eCall.

UKLPG is calling on the incoming air quality minister to support new research indicating that automotive LPG could play a bigger role for UK transport to 2050.

Dawsonrentals vans has invested more than £20m in new Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

The Government could save state maintained school teachers £1,300 a year: over 4 times more than the benefits of a 1% pay rise, at no cost to the taxpayer.

The Institute of Advanced Motorists has discovered more than 40% of motorway and A road lane closures in England in 2014 were caused by vehicle breakdowns.

The GB Rowing Team has taken delivery of two New Daily (35C17/P) crew cabs with dropside bodies to replace existing Dailys in the all Iveco fleet.

Croydon-based ASA Scaffolding Services has purchased a pair of Mercedes-Benz rigids from the Arocs construction range.

The latest BCA Pulse report shows that the headline average value of a used car rose by more than £350 in April.

North East daily rental company A.M. Hire is making a £1million investment in its fleet.

Euro NCAP and ANCAP have released a study that shows low speed AEB leads to a 38% reduction in real-world rear end crashes.

Increasing interest in natural gas as vehicle fuel will be channelled by Energy and Utility (EU) Skills into the new Natural Gas Vehicle Network (NGV)

FMG has committed to investing an additional £1million over the next 12 to 18 months to advance its technology offering.

Cartwright Rentals has announced a record year in 2014 with a 5% growth across its rental products.

Volkswagen has strengthened its fleet team with the recruitment of two new customer-facing experts.

The Emergency Fleet Exhibition, organised by the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM), returns to Telford next month.

ARI will be exhibiting at the annual Brake Fleet Safety Conference on Tuesday (May 19), continuing its long-standing partnership with the road safety charity.