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Nationwide Accident Repair Services has acquired East of England-based bodyshop chain Gladwins from its sole proprietor.

FTA has paid tribute and thanked Gary Whittam with the inaugural Van Excellence Lifetime Contribution Award which was presented at the prestigious Fleet Van Awards 2014 last night.

Volvo has released the first images of the R-Design version of the all new XC90, aimed at buyers looking for a sporty look.

The FTA's Van Excellence Review 2014 has recognised and celebrated the role vans and van operators play in supporting UK plc, while outlining the challenges facing the operators and drivers on a day-to-day basis.

BCA has acquired video system provider Autos on Show and dealer-to-dealer sales network Tradeouts.

Carplus is reporting ‘widespread interest’ as it launches the bidding process for £500,000 of Government funding for car clubs.

More than 400 people from the light commercial vehicle industry gathered at the International Centre in Telford last night (September 18) to find out the winners of the 2014 Fleet Van Awards.

Organisation’s code of conduct encourages quality and consistent service.

Ford has unveiled a mid-life facelift for its C-Max and Grand C-Max models.

Joe McCauley and Gary Bruce have joined the Volkswagen van centre, Clark Commercials Dundee, as general manager and aftersales manager.

A dashboard camera has caught a motorist swerving into the path of a lorry in a bizarre road rage incident.

SMA Vehicle Remarketing has had a series of record sales, which indicates positive market conditions.

Manheim’s Commercial Vehicles held its first ever van roadshow event, featuring an exclusively online auction.

BCA has announced a major business development in the West Midlands, creating around 200 new job opportunities in the region.

The Edinburgh branch of NBC Bird and Pest Solutions has installed the Fleetmatics mobile workforce solution on its 20-strong fleet to improve productivity and efficiency.

Romex World, workforce management provider, is working with Volvo on their new Co-Pilot initiative in support of driver safety best practice.

NHS England has highlighted how business travel is making what it describes as a “significant contribution” to the greenhouse gas emissions it produces.

Telematics take-up in the UK fleet market could accelerate significantly with Arval set to be the next contract-hire company to enter the fray.

Tusker has added three more new car schemes covering nearly 10,000 employees to the rapidly growing portfolio it operates in the UK, taking the total number of live schemes to more than 180.

Nearly half (44.1%) of fleets only check their tyres once a quarter and almost a third (29.4%) of fleet managers do not know how often their drivers are checking their tyres, research suggests.

The owner of Work Realted Road Safety (WRRS) Solutions and former TRL (Transport Research Laboratory) investigator, Edward Handley, says the killing of two cyclists should act as a warning to senior management.

Legal expert Alan Scott-Davies says it's important fleet managers ensure their drivers are fit, healthy and safe to drive following the jailing of a professional driver.

Hydratight has invested in Lightfoot, the in-cab driver efficiency system, and a new fleet of vehicles from MC Rental to reduce their carbon footprint, enhance safety and boost fuel efficiency.

Renault has revealed an environmental prototype with nearly 100 technological innovations designed to deliver ultra-low fuel consumption, whilst maintaining established B-segment levels of performance, practicality and affordability.

Honda has released the first images of the new Jazz prototype that will make its public debut next month at the 2014 Mondial de l‘Automobile in Paris.

Telematics provider In-Car Cleverness has signed its hundredth rental operator since entering the market at the start of the year.

Ford Motor Company has revealed the all-new Ford S Max, with 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol and revised 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engines to deliver improved CO2.

BBS Fleet Logistics has seen a significant increase in its logistics business over the past 24 months.

Masternaut has launched Masternaut Pro, a new driver navigation and communication device which is used in conjunction with Masternaut Connect to provide users and businesses an all-in-one solution for real time telematics, communication and navigation.

Entrepreneur Stephen Hung has purchased the largest Rolls-Royce Phantom fleet in the world, placing an order for 30 bespoke extended wheelbase Phantoms for his Louis XIII hotel in Macau.