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Clarks Vehicle Conversions has been awarded a contract worth more than £670,000 to deliver fleet conversion services for Northern Gas Network.

Used cars made by MG, Rover and Daewoo are most likely to suffer expensive head gasket failure according to new data from Warranty Direct.

Fleet Logistics’ new operation in Turkey has gone live with the implementation of the first international fleet customer and the planned introduction of a number of new services.

Automotive services provider Manheim has announced a new contract with Volvo Cars, enabling the Swedish car manufacturer to introduce the latest technology in used car systems into 26 countries. These include the main European markets, USA, Brazil, Australia, Russia, Japan and China

Vauxhall is warning drivers of Adam and Corsa/Corsavan models, registered since May 2014, not to drive before getting their vehicle inspected.

To support its growth strategy, Arval has strengthened its corporate sales division by introducing two new recruits into head of sales roles.

Registrations of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) that receive the Government’s plug-in car grant are this year set to double 2013’s figure.

Transport for London (TfL) says it is making good progress towards improving the safety of pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists through a series of fleet initiatives.

The University of Birmingham – one of the first fleet operators in the UK to place an order for the Nissan e-NV200 all-electric van – has taken delivery of the vehicle.

Fleet decision-makers across the UK’s largest fleets are anticipating a rise in expenditure on telematics products in the next 12 months, according to research by Fleet News sister brand Sewells.

A large proportion of companies are unintentionally breaking the law, because they are unaware of their legal obligations, especially with regards to grey fleet management.

The number of people who were killed on UK roads in has reached its lowest level since records began in 1926.

Licence Bureau has launched a right-to-work validation service to safeguard the risk of employers being faced with a £20,000 fine for employing an illegal migrant worker.

Fleet operators will be given a glimpse into the processes around a fatal at-work accident investigation at the annual Fleet News Congress on October 14.

On its 20th anniversary, FleetEurope’s CEO, John Yarroll, looks at what has changed and what hasn’t in the fleet industry.

Next day parcel delivery firm APC Overnight has appointed Mike Allison as its new head of transport.

Masternaut is promising a minimum 10% cost reduction by using its telematics consultancy service, which aims to help businesses implement telematics and get as much benefit as possible from the system.

A multiple Fleet News Award-winner will be sharing his insights and experiences in reducing procurement costs with audience members at the annual Fleet News Congress on October 14.

Public satisfaction with the condition of the UK’s road network is at an all-time low, according to a group of MPs.

Dawsonrentals Vans has added to its expanding team with the appointment of Simon Ridley as head of operations.

Fiat Professional has unveiled the facelifted Doblò Cargo at the 2014 Hanover International Motor Show.

Volkswagen is launching the new Golf Alltrack.

Great Wall is launching the latest generation of the Steed 4x4 double-cab onto the UK market.

A construction industry-led initiative set up to protect vulnerable road users, has launched a new toolkit to help improve road safety in construction logistic operations; the CLOCS Toolkit: Managing collision reporting and analysis.

SERS Energy Solutions has selected Fleet Alliance to manage its mixed fleet of 140 cars and vans, following a tender exercise.

With reports of crash for cash incidents increasing by 50% over the past year, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) is warning at-work drivers to watch out for crash for cash scammers.

London’s biggest minicab firm Addison Lee has been put up for sale by its private equity owner, reports suggest.

Speedy has chosen Jaama’s Key2 software to deliver fleet and administration efficiencies across its fleet of 1,800 vehicles.

The Nissan NV400 engine lineup has increased as part of a mid life refresh.

Ford Motor Company and Telogis have launched Ford Telematics for its commercial vehicles to help reduce their environmental impact and increase driver safety.