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Tusker has struck gold at the Green Apple Environmental Awards for its commitment to green automotive best practice, including carbon offsetting on all new cars and free advice on Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs).

The Approved Garages network is emphasising that drivers should ensure their chosen garage has some form of accreditation.

The Dartford Crossing – one of the UK’s most recognisable transport landmarks – will change forever this weekend.

Fraikin has signed a two-year contract with Sainsbury’s to manage all of the supermarket’s home delivery assets in southern England – accounting for more than 50 per cent of its 3.5 tonne fleet.

Days Contract Hire has seen its fleet size increase 17% over the last decade in a leasing sector of the UK company car and van market that has shrunk, according to new research.

The vehicle rental industry is warning customers that the Government's plans to abolish the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence, could leave them facing increased costs or queues when picking up their vehicle.

A leading London fruit delivery firm has proved the benefits of the electric e-NV200 in Nissan's ‘£2 Challenge'.

Alphabet has launched a new LCV approved partner network in the UK.

Two of the UK’s leading food logistics providers have turned to Vision Unique Equipment (VUE) to bolster their fleet road safety.

ARI has appointed Ashley Jones to lead the company’s accident and risk specialist team.

Retailers should use fleet software to model different what-if scenarios to optimise Christmas delivery routes and schedules, according to Paragon Software Systems.

BMW Group and BCA staged a massive 1,000 car sale on behalf of the manufacturer at the Bridgwater, Somerset auction centre on November 13 and 14.

99% of people looking for new cars wouldn’t consider buying an electric car and only 13% are interested in buying a hybrid vehicle, according to a PwC survey of 500 drivers.

Krispy Kreme is aiming to improve road safety, reduce insurance costs and enhance duty of care following the adoption of a 3G vehicle camera solution from Intelligent Telematics.

Clarks Vehicle Conversions will fit blind spot detection technology to all of their drive-away welfare conversions as standard, to help fleet operators protect vulnerable road users.

Burnt Tree is adding its first Euro6 models to its Refrigerental temperature-controlled rental fleet.

Scottish-based TOM Vehicle Rental has acquired Charthire and Eurofleet Rental.

New livery being introduced across the Network Rail light commercial vehicle and pool car fleet will improve safety and visibility.

ACFO has seconded Denise Lane in an advisory capacity to its board to succeed Julie Jenner, who steps down at the end of the year.

Honda has unveiled a concept car for an all-new fuel-cell vehicle, the Honda FCV Concept (FCV).

Route Monkey has strengthened its management team as it continues to grow its low carbon vehicle business.

Van Monster has appointed Jane Ansell as its new CRM Business Manager.

Cardinus Risk Management is backing Specsavers’ campaign for regular eyesight tests to be made mandatory for all drivers.

Mul-T-Lock has launched a new ‘Lock Up Your Van’ campaign appealing to van owners to update their vehicle security in light of latest UK crime statistics.

UK drivers cause nearly three quarters of a billion pounds of damage annually simply parking their cars, according to research by Accident Exchange.

Average UK petrol prices have fallen by the equivalent of £2.37 a tank in the past month, but forecourts have been the sole targets of criticism for not reflecting the recent oil price slump. This month’s AA Fuel Price Report shows that they share only part of the blame.

Telefónica and Geotab, a leading provider of m2m fleet transport telematics technology, have today announced an agreement to partner in Europe.

A specialist healthcare distributor has cut fuel expenditure by £35,000 a year by monitoring driver behaviour across its fleet of 16 vehicles.

Qualified therapist Caroline Jones has turned a dream into reality, by launching a mobile deluxe treatment room based on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter.

CAP Automotive has been acquired by Solera Holdings, owner of HPI and Audatex.