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The Chancellor George Osborne will deliver his Autumn Statement today (Wednesday, December 3) at 12.30pm.

Vauxhall has revealed pictures of the Viva, Vauxhall's new five door city car.

Launceston-based DB Distribution has commissioned 11 new Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

IFC Fleet Services has completed the strategic acquisition of Spectrum Car Scheme Management, increasing its managed fleet size by around 20%.

Manufacturer websites are the number one source for information when choosing a new company car, according to Sewells Intelligence.

Speedy has appointed Certas Energy as its national fuel partner.

All Fleet Services, based in Gloucester, have been chosen by Run Your Fleet to provide customer call handling support services.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has reduced one of the three diesel Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs).

Drivers using the roads in the early hours of the morning are most likely to be involved in a high-speed collision, according to research by In-Car Cleverness (ICC).

Mazda has upgraded specifications across the Mazda6 range, now including DAB radio as standard.

Delivery companies are adding staff and vehicles as the online shopping boom continues to grow.

Gareth Jones, managing director of ebm-papst Automotive and Drives UK, will become president of The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) from January 1, 2015.

The FTA is helping to raise awareness of the problem of sleep apnoea, and how the condition can affect drivers in their day-to-day work if not treated.

The final car has passed through the toll booth at the Dartford Crossing, as the Dart Charge launched on Sunday morning.

TomTom Telematics has acquired Dutch fleet management service provider Fleetlogic, strengthening TomTom Telematics’ position in the Netherlands and in Europe.

More than 600 salary sacrifice cars have now been delivered to Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Newcastle Hospitals), by CPC Drive and Tusker.

The BVRLA's Fleet Technology Congress, which covers all the key issues around connected vehicles, big data and fleet technology, will take place on July 1, 2015 at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The Freight Transport Association has voiced its support of the announcement of the Roads Investment Strategy (RIS), saying that it is “good news for the freight and logistics sector.”

Simon Elstow, IAM, looks at the pitfalls of the CPC system.

Businesses falling foul of health and safety legislation or corporate manslaughter could face tougher sanctions if new rules are adopted.

Brake and Licence Bureau report finds companies need to improve driver education

Ogilvie Fleet says it has been successful in virtually eliminating customers questioning end-of-contract damage charges on leased vehicles.

BCA has announced that it has gained planning approval for a new 20-acre site at Perry Barr, near Birmingham, in the West Midlands.

A £15 billion plan to triple levels of spending by the end of the decade to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads, was announced to Parliament today.

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling on drivers to stay sober if driving over the Christmas period – not a drop, not a drag – or plan to get home by taxi or public transport, to prevent devastating casualties.

GAP Hire Solutions has announced the launch of a new Vehicle Hire division in line with its expansion plans for 2015.

Iveco is introducing a special ‘Platinum’ version of its new Daily 35-130 van – a high-spec model designed to appeal to owner-drivers and small businesses.

Mitsubishi and BCA combined to launch the Outlander PHEV onto the used car market at BCA Nottingham on Tuesday (November 25).

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has welcomed the publication of an independent review into the Sharing Economy.

Diesel Particulate Filters (DPF) cleaning provider DPF Clean Team is making a five-figure investment to expand its service to fleet operators.