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Seat has been rated the best in the business by company car drivers, earning it the honour of top fleet dealer network for new vehicle sales in the 2015 Experteye awards.

Operators are more worried about the authorities’ capabilities to meet new road safety laws than their own, according to members of the FTA.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has won a deal to supply more than 300 vehicles to Network Rail.

Tadea is offering a free half day driver training package to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) based in the North East.

ARI’s parent organisation Holman Automotive Group has named Melinda Holman as its chairman, with Carl Ortell CEO and Brian Bates COO and CFO of Holman Automotive.

A consortium is close to buying LeasePlan Corporation for more than £2 billion from Volkswagen and German banker Friedrich von Metzler, industry insiders have suggested.

Business Secretary Vince Cable opened Volkswagen Financial Services' (VWFS) new head office in Milton Keynes yesterday (March 11).

The first hydrogen filling station at a supermarket has opened in London.

Recruitment company McGinley Support Services has launched a reward scheme to encourage safe driving within its fleet.

Fleet Hire has secured a multi-million funding package from Barclays, to support of its strategic growth plan.

Fleet Assist is expanding its network of franchise and independent service outlets.

BBS Fleet Logistics has fully automated its vehicle delivery and collection process to streamline operations, eliminate errors and remove paper from the system.

BCA achieved a record-breaking performance in 2014 selling more than one million vehicles.

A motorist from Lewisham has racked up 40 points for 12 offences despite never having held a full or a provisional driving licence, according to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

Almost two thirds of fleets have reported an increase in the number of parking tickets their drivers have received in recent months, according to a Fleet News poll.

Haulier John Hackling (Transport) has improved its compliance management and created administrative efficiencies from the introduction of Jaama’s Key2Vehicle Management software.

BMW X5 is the most frequently stolen and recovered car for the sixth year running, says Tracker

The presence of a 'baby on board' sticker could be misleading emergency services in the aftermath of a car accident.

Fleetmatics has launched a new free e-book which breaks down the process of introducing GPS fleet tracking into five steps.

Almost a third of motorists do not know what to do when they see a ‘red X’ sign displayed, a survey suggests.

Tusker has increased its StopGap fleet to more than 100 vehicles after demand for its service.

The owners of LeasePlan Corporation are looking to offload the fleet management and leasing company.

Lawncare specialist GreenThumb has signed a deal to take delivery of 120 new Mercedes-Benz Vitos in 2015.

Epyx has created a new account management team to support investment in its 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform.

The Government announced details of 12 UK cities shortlisted to share £35 million of funding to promote ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

Chevin offers help to fleets on how to use its software to implement drug-driving policies

Average values for light commercial vehicles rose in February to £5,532, a rise of £72 compared to January.

Scores of plug-in cars and vans will join the Government’s fleet as part of its commitment to green transport.

The SMMT is launching a nationwide consumer campaign to raise awareness about the latest low-emission car technology and challenge the increasing demonisation of diesel.

Fleet News is launching Fleet Management Live, a new forum for suppliers, manufacturers and service providers to meet fleet decision-makers.