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Commercial property data specialist CoStar has added more Toyota hybrids to its fleet, having favoured the technology since its order for Prius models in 2006.

East Anglia-based chemicals distribution company Suffolk And Essex Supplies has added an Isuzu 7.5-tonne Urban rigid truck to its fleet.

Lex Autolease has delivered its 300,000th vehicle to cement its position as the UK’s largest fleet company.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a contract to supply Applebridge Construction with 18 Caddy vans.

New research by LeasePlan has revealed that size is more important than looks to drivers when choosing a new company car

BCA Blackbushe is staging its largest ever light commercial vehicle sale on Thursday May 14.

Mini's new ALL4 Business Countryman four-wheel-drive model will be available for test drives at Company Car in Action.

The Conservatives are on course to form a majority government following yesterday's General Election.

The BVRLA and Dart Charge have signed a Transfer of Liability agreement for penalty and warning notices.

by Jenny Powley, sales director corporate business, RAC Business

Frogsons Waste Management has implemented Tracker’s fleet management system.

Fleet and business new car sales helped April registrations hit a 10-year high with demand up 5.1% to 185,778 units – the month's best performance since 2005.

National Windscreens has been able to process more than 100,000 enquiries with 99.5% accuracy thanks to new software Partscheck.

Telematics company RS Fleet Installations has announced that Beech Tree Private Equity will take a 50% stake in the business to support future growth.

Ogilvie Fleet has appointed Paul Griffiths as head of sales in Northern Ireland to further expand corporate sales in the province.

ECG Facilities Services (ECG) has replaced a major proportion of its mixed car and van fleet in one go, with pricing and logistical help from Fleet Alliance.

Michelin has acquired internet tyre sales company Blackcircles.com for a sum of £50 million.

GAP Hire Solutions has launched a new mobile friendly website.

North-East contractor Deerness Fencing & Landscaping has added the first Mercedes-Benz vans to its 45-strong fleet.

Collisions on motorways involving foreign lorries have increased by 14% since 2012, Accident Exchange statistics have revealed.

Kwik Fit has been named fleet supplier of the year in the second annual Northern Ireland Fleet Industry Awards.

One hundred organisations and individual construction projects have shown their commitment to improving the safety of road users by becoming CLOCS Champions.

The 24 finalists of the Freight Transport Association (FTA) Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards have been announced.

Ctrack has upgraded its self-installed fleet tracking device with a range of features which increase vehicle security and safety.

Ogilvie Fleet has been named Innovative Company of the Year in the 2015 Business Eye Northern Ireland Fleet Industry Awards.

DAF Trucks has signed a three-year sponsorship deal with Think Logistics, which is encouraging 16 to 19 year olds to consider a transport and logistics career.

The new Volvo XC90 will be available for first fleet test drives at Company Car in Action.

Major party leaders have presented opposing stances on licensing automotive technicians to the IMI.

Eight Speedy employees are celebrating after successfully completing the London Marathon and raising more than £5,000 for WellChild.

Grosvenor Group has experienced an increase in daily rental volumes since it signed up to use Epyx’s 1link Hire Network platform in 2014.