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Dalziel Mechanical Services, provider of mechanical and electrical construction services, has selected a vehicle tracking solution from Ctrack.

Manheim has confirmed two senior appointments at its UK operations.

Drivers can stay safe and mobile on the roads over the Christmas period by fitting winter tyres, says tyre safety organisation Tyresafe.

A Cornwall taxi company has taken delivery of one of the first all-electric Nissan e-NV200 Combi models to arrive in the UK.

Bristol-based Gregor Heating and Renewable Energy has worked with Business West to significantly cut its fuel bill by introducing a vehicle management system and fitting its fleet with trackers.

A growing desire to introduce more sustainable fleet and travel strategies from businesses and the public sector is already being seen in the West Country as Bristol gets ready to become European Green Capital 2015.

Martin Gurney is to add responsibility for Citroën and DS to his existing Peugeot head of fleet role.

A major new campaign is to be launched in January by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in a bid to improve van safety.

The gap between real-world fuel economy and carmakers’ official figures is widening, with company car drivers suffering the biggest shortfall, new research suggests.

Volvo Business Sales’s Co-Pilot scheme for small and medium-sized businesses is gaining traction and on target to reach around 500 companies in its first year.

National Windscreens customers can now access windscreen repairs and replacements in Spain after Grupo Carlunas became the latest partner to join AutomotiveGlassEurope (AGE).

The growing popularity of online shopping has led to a 22% increase in investment in fleets of trucks, vans and other commercial vehicles, says finance provider LDF.

A new team of account managers is being recruited to bring a “human touch” to Epyx’s 1link Disposal Network e-commerce platform.

TrustFord has appointed Mark Wilkie as fleet and commercial vehicle director.

Unprecedented Christmas demand led to parcel delivery service APC Overnight processing 166,092 parcels in 24 hours.

Independent retailer Leekes has ordered 26 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters for operation from department stores and building centres across South Wales, Wiltshire and the West Midlands.

The RAC is optimistic that petrol could soon be selling for under £1 a litre, with diesel not far behind, as a result of the plummeting global oil price.

More than half of user-choosers looking for a lower/upper medium car will consider a new Ford Mondeo, research has found.

ULEMCo's converted vehicles have been verified as achieving the definitions of ultra-low status by the VCA, the UK Vehicle Type Approval authority.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for a rethink on the current proposals for an Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London.

Plantforce says it has achieved significant operational and financial gains through Northgate Vehicle Hire’s flexible vehicle hire offering.

The Government should incentivise the uptake of autonomous vehicle technology in the same way it subsidises ultra-low emission vehicles, delegates at the Institute of Car Fleet Management’s (ICFM) annual conference were told.

Network Rail has taken delivery of the first of almost 300 Fiat Doblo Cargo vehicles it has ordered.

A new ownership package for two of Renault’s most popular electric vehicles has been welcomed by the leasing industry.

Nexus Vehicle Rental is celebrating two major accolades in the same week for its commitment to the highest standards of customer care.

Alphabet has surpassed the 700 electric vehicles (EV) milestone, exceeding its 2014 target for EV orders by 24%.

A series of initiatives are being planned in 2015 by ACFO to increase membership and enable suppliers to better understand the requirements of fleet operators.

Yodel has confirmed that the parcel backlog in its central sorting facilities has been cleared and these parcels are now in its network of local service centres for delivery.

BT Fleet is giving its IT system a major make-over, recruiting more mechanics and ordering thousands of new vehicles thanks to a cash injection of £100 million.

Jaguar Land Rover has launched a research project to develop technologies that will offer drivers a 360-degree view out of their vehicle, uninterrupted by the pillars that support the roof.