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Motiva has brought in fleet management and risk specialist Jane White to create a fleet and risk management package that it hopes will “rival the leading players within the industry”.

LeasePlan has announced the winners of its annual supplier awards that recognise outstanding service.

Zenith has secured eighth place in ‘The Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For’ list 2015, in the ‘mid-sized’ company category.

A man from Sheerness in Kent who crashed a hire car has been convicted of perverting the course of justice after he claimed the vehicle had been stolen.

The BVRLA has welcomed government confirmation that it has no plans to penalise millions of motorists by raising fuel duty or Vehicle Excise Duty rates for drivers of diesel vehicles.

Fleet operators across Britain are to be offered their own version of a new European mobile communications network.

Alphabet has been awarded with the ‘Top Employers United Kingdom Midsized 2015’ certification.

A campaign has been launched calling for fast-tracked medical treatment for vocational drivers who have the condition obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome (OSAS).

Michelin has launched its new CrossClimate range, which it says is a summer tyre certified for use in winter.

Vauxhall is no longer focused at ending four decades of UK new car market domination by Ford.

Nexus Vehicle Rental has been appointed by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) to enhance its comprehensive risk management tool for members.

Jaguar has announced a five-year, 50,000 mile service plan option for the new XE model, which includes repairs required to pass an MOT.

Paul Holmes, managing director of Fleet Mangers Friend (FMF), looks at the importance of driver communication.

ATS Euromaster will launch a free guidebook for van and truck fleet managers at CV Show 2015, which takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from April 14 to 16.

East Midlands Ambulance Service have taken delivery of a fully converted Volkswagen Amarok all-terrain ambulance.

Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest fleet management company and part of Lloyds Banking Group, achieved 7% growth in its fleet during 2014.

A chief constable is calling for people caught using a hand-held mobile phone while driving for the second time to receive a mandatory ban.

Dräger has added to its portfolio of Home Office approved kit, after its drug detection equipment was given the green light for roadside drug testing.

Average values for light commercial vehicles fell in January, as overall volumes in the marketplace rose sharply at the start of the year.

New drug driving legislation, which sets limits for eight illegal and eight prescription drugs, comes into force today (March 2) in England and Wales.

APD Research and Development has appointed fleet industry executive Rob Whalley as its new CEO.

All Fleet Services has announced plans to launch a new Apprentice Academy in partnership with Gloucestershire College.

Sign Language is benefiting from growth of parcel delivery firm UK Mail.

NHS Highland Estates has added seven new Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to its fleet.

RoSPA’s head of driver training uses his years of driver training expertise to give you the lowdown on fleet safety in RoSPA’s Free Fleet Safety E-book.

Smart vehicle selection that takes into account emissions-based taxes can benefit your balance sheet and reduce your company’s carbon footprint.

Crispin Kenyon and Michael Ryley, partners at Weightmans LLP, cover the new drug driving laws.

Chargemaster is offering UK companies a simple package to get a 7kW charge point installed by its nationwide team of qualified expert technicians for £995 (plus VAT).

Training Automotional is once again sponsoring the safety briefing for the test drives at Company Car in Action 2015.

Average values within the CV sector increased by 2% throughout January 2015, according to Manheim’s latest market analysis.