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Evidence from Emissions Analytics reveals the difference between official fuel economy figures and real-world results is continuing to grow.

Wellingborough-based Millie’s Café has updated its van fleet with a pair of new Mercedes-Benz vans.

Budget UK has launched a new van rental service in London and has chosen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as its sole light commercial vehicle supplier.

The theme for this year’s CILT Annual Logistics Conference will be 'Urban Logistics – delivering the consumer driven supply chain'.

Ready Rent a Car adds eight Isuzu rigid Euro 6 trucks to its commercial vehicle rental fleet

Intelligent Telematics, provider of vehicle camera and tracking solutions, has expanded its international operation with four new offices.

Agility Fleet has announced the appointment of Lee O’Connell as sales director to support the continued growth the company has seen over the past few years

Nexus Vehicle Rental has been recognised for its commitment to career progression in one of the industry’s most prestigious award programmes.

West Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has chosen Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to replace some of its fleet.

Tracker has launched Tracker Fleet Evo, an entry based telematics solution suitable for businesses with a fleet of up to 20 vehicles.

Venson Automotive Solutions is launching a new vehicle quotes module as part of its Venson Interactive Portal.

Vauxhall has announced pricing for all four models of Vauxhall Viva, which will go on sale in the summer.

Fleets are continuing to drive growth in the new car market after the latest sales figures showed a 12.5% increase in year-on-year registrations.

Transport for London (TfL) has been ticked off after claims it made about reductions in vehicle pollution were ruled misleading.

Fleets operating Chrysler models have been assured that the value of their vehicles is unlikely to plummet when the car firm backs out of Britain.

Nissan and Daimler are to jointly develop a midsize pickup truck.

More local authorities are looking to introduce workplace parking levies in a bid to cut traffic congestion, improve air quality and boost the local economy.

Auto Styling Truckman is to move to a new head office with fitting and distribution centre, as part of a £2.6m investment, creating an additional 15 new jobs.

Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) has announced it’s planning to increase its UK coverage of fixed site locations and mobile units over the next 12 months.

Peter Hearn, head of policy at DVSA, has told van operators that “whilst many strive to improve compliance in the van sector there is still a long way to go.”

The new Volkswagen Passat and Passat Estate models are now available to Motability customers.

Telematics provider Masternaut has updated its software, to reflect the change in HGV speed limits.

Fuel card provider Allstar is launching a new product which aims to help fleets save up to 20% off their vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair costs.

Vehicle rental company Hertz has introduced the Nissan Leaf electric car to its fleet at its main London locations.

Fleet managers need to focus on whole life cost of livery application and removal, not just the cheapest price, according to Sign Language.

East Midlands Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has made additional appointments to its management team.

Vehicle rental firm Europcar has created a dedicated fleet of Chapter 8 compliant commercial vehicles to help customers meet the latest road safety standards.

Volvo Car UK has further enhanced its complimentary business support service for drivers, Co-Pilot, by signing up a new partner, Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Automotive retailer Lookers has appointed Tony Dray as its new fleet and commercial director.

South London civil engineering group Cappagh has ordered 83 Mercedes-Benz vans, most of which will be put to work on utilities duties.