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The latest UK Logistics Confidence Index reports intensifying competition in the sector.

First Great Western (FGW) has teamed up with eConnect cars to offer a chauffeur-driven electric car service for Paddington bound customers.

The Freight Transport Association Ireland has said it is delighted at the announcement that the Minister has agreed to increase the weight limits for trucks.

Ford Transit Centres will host a series of ‘Transit Show Live’ events that will showcase the latest technologies and features in the commercial vehicle range.

Close Brothers Motor Finance has planted more than 150 trees as part of plans to reduce their carbon footprint.

More than half of consumers would take their business away from companies that used automated call answering systems given the choice.

Hyundai Motor UK has announced pricing for the zero-emission hydrogen-powered Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle.

Anglian Home Improvements has chosen a fleet of 29 new Vivaros to help it reduce its fuel consumption and whole life operating costs of its fleet.

Alphabet has appointed Suzi Cooper as regional development manager north to further strengthen its well established broker channel team.

By Jon Mitchell, sales director, Autorola UK

The UK’s failure to meet EU limits on nitrogen dioxide must be tackled after the Supreme Court ruled in case brought by Client Earth.

Cambridge Consultants claims its DropTag condition monitoring technology could spell the end of disputes over liability if a hire car is damaged.

O’Donovan Waste Disposal has successfully gained its Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) gold accreditation for the fourth consecutive year.

WGM Engineering Group has cut its fuel costs by 22% across its 90-strong fleet of vans using TomTom Telematics’ fleet management platform.

IFS has announced that Auto Windscreens has deployed IFS Applications in a full refresh of handheld devices used by technicians in the field.

The North West has recorded the most speeding offences on motorways in the last year.

A new Safe Loading Pass Scheme aimed at safeguarding the standards of road fuel tanker drivers has been launched by UK Petroleum Industry Association (UKPIA).

Northgate Vehicle Hire has opened a new branch in Manchester as part of a £4 million investment in the north west, creating nine jobs.

TOM Vehicle Rental is to double its rental vehicle fleet within the next three years.

A 1.6-litre BlueHDi 100 S&S Peugeot 208 has set a new long-distance fuel consumption record, under the supervision of the UTAC.

Contract hire and vehicle management provider Fleet Hire has seen a 60% growth in profits during the 2014/15 trading year.

Former Newsnight presenter and current Radio 2 broadcaster and television host Jeremy Vine has been announced as the after dinner speaker at the AM100 Dinner.

Strong fleet interest is driving significant growth in sales of electric and plug-in hybrid models from Britain’s leading premium corporate car suppliers.

An increasing appetite for investment, coupled with a growing confidence in vehicle leasing, makes private equity the most likely destination for GE Capital.

Difficulties in obtaining credit for some fleet operators has seen one leasing company prepared to fund used cars and vans as well as new.

No further action will be taken against a company that employed a driver who fell asleep at the wheel and killed two charity cyclists.

By Gerry Keaney, chief executive, BVRLA

Graphic fitment company Leading Edge has doubled its team and increased turnover 133%.

The Commercial Fleet Summit and Exhibition, followed by the Commercial Fleet Awards, have now been launched for 2015.

Venson has appointed Samantha Reynolds and James Sherlock to its customer management team.