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The Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign, which is pushing for British motorists to drive ultra-low emission vehicles, has been given a boost with the launch of Electric Car Hire.

The UK Government has got to move away from its “obsessive focus” on CO2 and begin looking at initiatives to tackle air quality, according to the president and managing director of Toyota GB.

Ford is forecasting strong demand from the fleet sector for its premium Vignale sub-brand which comes to the UK later this year, initially in the Mondeo and S-Max.

Company car and van drivers will get 10 minutes' grace before being fined if they stay too long in council-run car parks in England.

BMW centre representatives were given an insight into the challenges faced when company cars are booked into their workshops when they attended a Fleet Assist event.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has appointed Andrew Wilson as the head of operations South, having previously held the position of head of operations London.

Kwik Fit is seeing fleet demand for its range of mechanical services increasing and is forecasting further growth this year.

East Anglian motor dealer John Grose has been awarded ‘Dealer of the Year’ at the LeasePlan UK 2015 Supplier Awards.

The BVRLA recognised three more Industry Heroes at its annual dinner in London last night.

Ford’s network of 100 van specialists now offer extended opening hours to customers for vehicle servicing and maintenance.

Toyota is to bring together all its active safety technology as one package on future models.

The Department for Transport (DfT) needs to develop a comprehensive strategy to maximise the benefits of new motoring technologies, such as telematics and driverless cars, MPs have warned.

New safety technologies could play a major role in bringing the numbers killed on European motorways down, according to the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC).

Navman Wireless has won a contract to provide Molson Coors with vehicle tracking technology.

UK garages are facing calls for better transparency and improved service as almost two thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience when taking their car in for a repair, service or MOT.

Budget Car Rental will continue its partnership with Tesco by offering car hire services at two new Tesco stores in the London area.

Nissan is to create a three-tier structure to its corporate dealer network as it looks to enhance service levels for van fleet customers.

Two Jaguar service plans to keep fleet SMR costs under control

Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges is to entertain guests at this month's Fleet News Awards.

Ciceley Commercials has won the new Mercedes-Benz 'van retailer of the year’ award.

Visitors to this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA)event at Millbrook Proving Ground will get more time for test drives and non-driving activities as opening hours are being extended to 7pm on the first day (June 16).

Volvo has launched a new website and supporting social media channels for its Co-Pilot programme, giving members access to in-depth advice and information from a range of partners.

Housing associations are increasingly looking to their fleets as they seek to balance their social and business obligations, says fleet software company Chevin Fleet Solutions.

2015 will be a year of “transformation” for the Mazda brand as it introduces a raft of new models and moves into new market segments.

Driving Monitor has launched a real-time driver licence checking service which allows fleets instant access to DVLA data.

By 2018, Kia will have renewed every car in its model line and it also plans to launch cars into new segments as it targets 100,000 units in the UK.

Ford has “systematically reduced” its rental registrations from almost 40% of its fleet business in 2006 to just over 20% in 2014 and will make further reductions this year as it focuses on maintaining residual values.

E-Car Club has quadrupled its fleet from 15 to 60 vehicles in less than a year, while also reducing costs, with the help of Alphabet.

Car-sharing service DriveNow has reached 10,000 registered customers in London, three months after it was launched in the capital.

Renault’s network of Pro Plus van dealers is to start opening later and at the weekend to offer out of hours servicing for fleets.