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Volvo is now supplying all of its front-wheel-drive models with its new Euro VI compliant four-cylinder Drive-E engines.

Neill & Brown Global Logistics is equipping its trucks with a new emergency thermal blanket in collaboration with Orvecare, a division of Orvec International.

Fleet Logistics has opted for extensive fleet experience in the appointment of Sue Branston to the new role of strategic account manager.

GAP Vehicle Hire, a new division of GAP Hire Solutions, has supplied commercial vehicles for its Survey and Safety division.

Drivers at this year’s Company Car in Action will be screened for their ability to drive prior to the event by Licence Bureau.

The Audi A8 has received new engines and extra specification in a mid-life facelift.

Greater adoption of electric and other new fuel technologies is being forecast by van fleet operators over the next two years.

Venson Automotive Solutions has moved its vehicle fit-out services to a new, purpose-built workshop in Hessay, Yorkshire.

Lex Autolease has donated a new minibus to Stockport Academy as part of a three year Business in the Community (BITC) partnership.

The BMW X5 xDrive40e is the first plug-in hybrid production car from the BMW core brand and will be on display at CCIA 2015 ahead of its launch in November.

Half of drivers surveyed by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line admit to breaking traffic laws.

The UK has once again beaten CO2 emissions targets, with the average new car in 2014 posting CO2 emissions 4.2% below this year’s EU-wide target of 130g/km.

Three new VED bands should be introduced to reflect the most efficient cars, while a new emissions tax should be introduced for vans, a report suggests.

Hyundai has announced pricing and specification for the updated Hyundai i40.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has appointed Simon Oliphant, currently UK CEO, to lead a new strategy office for worldwide growth.

Collinson Group has acquired corporate assistance provider Specialty Assist, subject to regulatory approval.

Petrol sales fell 10% in March to a record low since records began, of £1.31bn.

Land Rover has made its new Ingenium engine range available in the Discovery Sport.

The Parts Alliance says it has become the first motor factor group to offer a national tool hire programme following the launch of Toolhireclub.com.

Fleet News is joining forces with Glass’s to provide up to date car residual value forecast data to fleet decision makers attending Company Car in Action.

Asda is opening up its Avonmouth liquefied natural gas (LNG) station to third party use.

Glasgow-based finance broker First Vehicle Leasing has appointed Marcus Kelly to the newly-created position of head trainer as part of its investment to enhance customer service.

The all-female LeasePlan UK team crossed their Arctic Challenge finish line on Tuesday, April 21, following the completion of an epic journey.

Rupert Pontin, head of valuations at Glass's, looks at the return of vehicle clocking - this time by drivers.

Tim Slater, managing director, transport, DHL Supply Chain, looks at how the urban logistics industry has had to change.

Fleet Alliance has seen carbon emissions fall to an all-time low of 116g/km per vehicle for new cars ordered in the first quarter of 2015.

ACFO has signed up as a ‘show partner’ for Fleet Management Live.

Volkswagen Up has been named the lowest depreciating car by CAP, based on actual money lost, rather than percentage figures.

The number of vehicles stolen in England and Wales has fallen by 70% in the past decade with the crime now at its lowest point since 1968.

London transport commissioner Sir Peter Hendy CBE will make the keynote address at the Freight Transport Association’s Managing Freight in London Conference.