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JLSR consultancy practice aimed at the asset finance, leasing, automotive and transport sectors is launched.

Lane departure, blind spot monitoring and intelligent braking systems are to become the next essential options in executive cars, predicts Glass's.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has appointed Stephen Chater as a director of the Institute and deputy chairman.

E-Car Club has chosen an all-Renault fleet of eight 100 per cent electric ZOE hatchbacks and two all-electric Kangoo Van Z.E. for its first launch in Scotland.

Pricing for the 2016 model year Range Rover Evoque range, which features the Euro 6-compliant diesel Ingenium engine delivering up to 68mpg, has been announced.

One of the year’s most eagerly anticipated new cars – the all-new Volvo XC90 – will be available for first drives at Company Car in Action 2015.

Paul Jones, partner at Clearwater International, looks at the commercial vehicle market.

Both the FTA and RHA have launched their own manifestos at the CV Show.

Ford has launched celebrations commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Transit's launch at this year's Commercial Vehicle Show.

Dacia is to enter the UK light commercial vehicle market later this year with a commercial version of the Duster SUV.

The SMMT is launching a van maintenance campaign to help van operators take better care of their vehicles, and to keep their drivers and other road users safe.

GE Capital promises it will be business as usual for its fleet customers after being put up for sale by its parent company.

Vauxhall is to offer Vivaro customers an in-house sign writing and wrap service.

Fleets are being reminded that a car displaying a Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) fault when submitted for its MOT will result in a test failure.

DHL renews partnership with Ford to manage fleet demonstrator programme for a further three years

Haulier Ernest Cooper expects to save more than £125,000 in fuel costs over the next 12 months by improving driver behaviour across its 25-strong fleet.

Production of Jaguar's new XE premium saloon has begun at Land Rover's Solihull factory.

Chevin has introduced health check alerts to its FleetWave software to monitor systems and create real-time reports showing how performance can be optimised.

Isuzu UK has announced the appointment of a network of dedicated fleet centres around the country following the success of its D-Max pick-up.

The AA has launched its Motorists’ Manifesto, including a #Vote4BetterRoads digital campaign.

Auto Styling Truckman has won a contract to supply 140 bespoke Utility Tops for Network Rail’s new fleet of Volkswagen Amaroks.

Mini is to demonstrate its 'Augmented Vision' system at the Shanghai motor show.

Go Ultra Low claims fleet managers are missing out on a share of more than £2.6 billion in potential fuel savings by not choosing an ultra-low emission van.

Isuzu UK has just signed its biggest ever fleet deal, with the Environment Agency placing an order for 197 D-Max pick-ups after an extensive tendering process.

More than 300,000 job sheets were processed through 1link Service Network during March – setting a new record for a single month.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) annual conference is promising a diverse range of speakers, addressing topical used vehicle issues, on May 21.

A year after being introduced in the UK, smart motorways are causing widespread confusion among drivers, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Darren Newton, chief technology officer at Software Europe, looks at duty of care.

James Davis, head of commercial vehicles at Manheim, looks at the impact of the UK's ageing van parc.

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