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The Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) have launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce the world's first Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in the capital on September 7, 2020.

Fleet Assist has won a new contract with Days Contract Hire.

Sainsbury’s has announced the UK’s first supermarket forecourt hydrogen dispenser will be located at its Hendon store by the end of the year.

A former award-winning fleet manager is using 33 years of industry experience to help companies control and reduce their company car and van operating costs.

Vospers has signed a new three-year deal to use Lightfoot across its delivery fleet.

Mazda will unveil its new compact crossover SUV the Mazda CX-3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month.

A majority of British drivers have no idea of how to read a map and are likely to find themselves hopelessly lost without their satnav.

Darlaston-based Autobase GB Ltd has become the latest bodyshop to join the Fix Auto network.

Scaffolding business Construction Access has added the Isuzu Urban to its 12-strong commercial vehicle fleet.

More support and advice is needed for drivers with Hypoglycaemia in Type 2 diabetes to ensure they can manage their condition and remain healthy and on the road, according to a new report from TRL.

Concept Vehicle Leasing has appointed Criena Davies as its new head of marketing.

Research from Lex Autolease has shown nearly nine out of ten feel that most tradespeople should take greater care in the appearance of their vans than they do now.

South Gloucestershire Council have implemented the Trakm8 system as part of their Carbon Management Plan.

Fleets are worth up to £19.5 billion to the UK economy every year, according to a new study out today from Sewells Research and Insight.

Lancashire based fleet management supplier KeyFleet has agreed an exclusive supplier arrangement with the AA.

ECO Stars, the green recognition scheme, is expanding across Scotland with the launch of the scheme in Fife.

The BVRLA has welcomed a report outlining the role that car clubs and car sharing can play in achieving London’s urban transport objectives of reducing car use and congestion and improving air quality.

Nexus Vehicle Rental has announced the appointment of Dean Rose as its head of account management.

The Scottish Government has moved to lower its drink-drive limit in time for Christmas, creating a new legal limit of 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood.

Tracy Jump has been appointed as head of human resources at Rico Logistics.

The Government is raising the speed limit for tractors from 20mph to 25mph from spring 2015.

Ford's exclusive supply agreement with AA Driving School has been extended to the middle of 2017, with the school's franchised instructors taking delivery of around 2,000 new Ford models annually.

Fleets have been warned that they could be missing out on major cost savings by waiting for HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to publish official fuel rates for electric vehicles.

Fleet Logistics has upgraded its new free driver app with new features, functionality and languages and is migrating it across to both Apple and Android platforms by the end of this month.

The new Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) that measures the energy used by company cars will increase the need for fleet managers to keep accurate business and private mileage records, says mileage capture provider Vertivia.

Jaama has joined the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV).

Better security such as Apple’s Touch ID fingerprint recognition system is arguably needed for mobile devices that are used to access fleet software systems, says Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Benfleet, a family run business and buyer and provider of recycled manufacturing materials, has improved fleet visibility and customer service after deploying a telematics system from Masternaut.

Alphabet is boosting its AlphaElectric scheme by partnering with EDF Energy.

Menzies Distribution has implemented Paragon’s Multi Depot routing software to schedule daily deliveries of around seven million newspapers and magazines.