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Tim Lucas, MD (B2B and Transport) at Fleet News' parent company Bauer Media, has a BMW i3 on test this week. Here's day three, with a look at the maths.

Customer demand and a drive to improve customer service are behind the proposed closure of the majority of Autoglass’s branch network.

A new rental app, which has been developed in line with the BVRLA’s Fair Wear and Tear Guide, aims to standardise the delivery, inspection and collection process.

Automobile Locksmith has launched a remote key repair service which allows customers to mail their faulty key to the company’s head office, where the repairs will take place before being returned by post.

Patrick McGillycuddy, head of fleet at Skoda, discusses whether we can actually live without the paper counterpart.

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging businesses to prepare for the impact that the connected car will have on the fleet sector.

2015 is set to be the most significant year in the used car market since the recession, according to Glass's.

Changes to the way major roads are managed moved a step closer with the second parliamentary reading of the Infrastructure bill.

Trade usage of apps to sell and buy vehicles, especially ex-fleet, has increased by more than 50% this year, according to Epyx.

Hull-based John Moore Security has taken delivery of 17 Seat Leons for its field engineers.

Alphabet is working in partnership with the online parking initiative, JustPark, to offer an exclusive discount on parking spaces booked through the service.

Tim Lucas, MD (B2B and Transport) at Fleet News' parent company Bauer Media, has a BMW i3 on test this week. Here's day two, after his first journeys.

Andy McGarvey’s courier business has saved £20,000 running his Ford Transit on LPG autogas.

The development of wireless electric vehicle charging has been boosted by wireless technology provider Qualcomm Incorporated investing in Chargemaster.

The fall in oil prices could lead the Government to create a fuel tax trap for road users, according to fuel and mileage specialist The Miles Consultancy (TMC).

Jaguar Land Rover has announced an enhanced global fleet and business sales strategy, to help the company achieve a significant increase in fleet sales by 2020.

A survey of over 600 drivers by Zenith Leasedrive Group has revealed that over 61% are interested in ordering an electric or hybrid car through a salary sacrifice car scheme.

A major new report into the fleet market has predicted a year of growth for car and van fleets in 2015 – but warns increased sales could bring consequences.

The Jaguar XE will offer stronger residuals than the equivalent 3 Series model.

The Celerio, Suzuki’s new global compact city car, will go on sale in the UK in February next year priced from £7,999.

Almost a fifth of drivers (19%) have driven the morning after a night of heavy drinking, even when they think they could have been over the limit, according to a new AA Populus survey.

Average used car values reached record levels in November as buyers competed strongly for the stock on offer.

Tim Lucas, MD (B2B and Transport) at Fleet News' parent company Bauer Media, has a BMW i3 on test this week. Here's day one, from a driver's point of view.

Autoglass is consulting on the closure of 100 branches – its entire network - and becoming a mobile repairer to cut costs.

A sharp reduction in used car trade values has signalled the end of an exceptionally strong run for the market during most of 2014, according to CAP Automotive.

AL King Roofing says it has reduced its vehicle downtime by 60% and fuel costs by 15% in seven months after working Northgate Vehicle Hire.

Building and contracting firm Pollard & Co has added two Mitsubishi Fuso Canters to its fleet.

Simon Staplehurst, research manager at Sewells, looks at driver perception of the new Mondeo.

The Zenith Leasedrive Group has raised more than £3,500 for Guide Dogs, which provides mobility for people who are blind and partially sighted.

BMW is set to become the first premium car maker in Europe to put a hybrid car on sale at the same price as the diesel version.