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Vehicle graphics and wrapping specialist Sign Language has signalled its intentions to expand in 2015 with two new appointments.

The Ford Transit Custom is to join the NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) fleet.

National Windscreens has been appointed sole vehicle glass repair and replacement supplier for Venson for a further two year term.

Morelli Group, has just taken delivery of 15 Citroen Dispatch L2H1 HDi 125 6-speed manual Enterprise vans.

Dreams, the bed company, is embarking on a major programme to replace its entire fleet of long-serving Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with new versions of the same model.

New company vehicles have been named among the key investments SME businesses plan to make in 2015, according to research from leasing provider Lex Autolease.

Volkswagen Group UK – which encompasses the Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Commercial Vehicles, Audi, Seat and Skoda brands – has been appointed as a supplier to the public sector, police and emergency services.

Cars used to be simple vehicles to get from A to B in the safest and quickest way. Today however, they are so much more technically advanced.

The fall in pump prices could be short-lived after May’s general election if a new Government decides it’s time for a hike in fuel duty.

NAMA reports during December, the average month-on-month value of used cars sold at auction across the board decreased 1.2% from £5,736 to £5,670. However, this figure is 2% higher than December 2013.

The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has launched a free online advice service called the Plug-in Vehicle tool for organisations investigating ultra-low emission vehicles.

Motor group JCT600 has appointed Victoria Heaton as Peugeot local business specialist for its fleet operation in West Yorkshire.

Lichfield-based Resin Products has chosen Lexus IS 300h and CR 200h vehicles for its first fleet.

Alphabet has delivered more than 1,000 vehicles through its Alphabet Partner broker programme, it has announced.

The Porsche Macan fetches several thousand pounds more used than new, according to CAP Automotive.

Transport for London's Industrial HGV Taskforce has resulted in the issue of over 1,000 fixed penalty notices to non-compliant vehicles in the last twelve months.

Fleet operators wanting to reduce their impact on the environment, while also benefitting the bottom line, are being urged to become ‘Eco Stars’.

Car manufacturers have been demonstrating the full extent of their ability to harness the internet’s potential at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

BT has changed the way it reimburses its employees after discovering a major fraud that netted two of its managers more than £150,000.

Walls and Floors has replaced its fleet of 7.5-tonne Mitsubishi Fuso Canters with eight new, Euro VI-engined examples of the same, range-topping model.

Fleet Assist has launched two versions of its new online downtime management tool.

GCM Services Scotland, which specialises in demolishing and deconstructing heavy industry and petrochemical sites, has added Toyota’s Proace to its fleet.

New company vehicles have been named among the key investments SME businesses plan to make in 2015, according to research from Lex Autolease.

Brake, the road safety charity, has produced a free interactive e-learning resource to bust myths around drink and drug-driving.

Route Monkey is creating jobs and targeting new markets after receiving a funding package worth over £2m from Clydesdale Bank.

Toyota is to increase production of its Mirai fuel cell car. The hydrogen-powered saloon will be introduced in the UK and other selected European markets during 2015.

Day’s Rental has become the first major hire operator to take delivery of a fleet of new Daily van and chassis cab models.

Premium car quality with a mainstream new vehicle price tag will spell success for the all new Volkswagen Passat in the battle of the ‘big five' company cars, says pricing expert CAP Automotive.

Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) has enjoyed its busiest start to a year in the company’s history.

Z-Tech Control Systems has added two Nissan eNV200s to its fleet – its first two electric vehicles.