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Toyota has reached an important production staging post in its programme to launch its first fuel cell vehicle, gaining government-approved status to build and inspect high-pressure hydrogen tanks.

APT Technologies will be giving visitors to the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) 2014 event an insight into a new energy storage demonstrator which aims to overcome the barriers to installing rapid charges for electric vehicles.

Tracker is sponsoring ‘Team Rainbow’ in its bid to cycle the length of Britain from the farthest tip of Cornwall at Land’s End, to the very Northern-most tip of the UK at John O’Groats.

CitNOW, provider of video support services to the automotive industry, has appointed Chris Lacey as non-executive director.

Tusker has introduced new green initiatives for fleet clients including advice on ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEV) and enhancements to its carbon offsetting commitment.

Glass's has launched its digital Guide - giving customers access to even more data, insight and automotive intelligence.

Vehicle funding and fleet management provider, Fleet Alliance, has relocated to new state-of-the-art offices in Glasgow Skypark to underpin its continued expansion.

Drivers will have to cut out their own vehicle tax discs after the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) run out of perforated paper.

Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is developing a fighter-jet-style windscreen display that alerts drivers to the whereabouts of other cars in dense fog, helping to avoid collisions.

Staff from two Midlands-based delivery companies hit the road in aid of a charity cycle challenge held by Acorns Children’s Hospice.

Will Baylis has joined the epyx marketing team as a graphic designer.

Kia's new Sorento is set to include a higher level of sophistication, as well as more space.

Yodel has been shortlisted at this year’s CCA Global Excellence Awards.

The new NX 300h will be Lexus' first UK model to be fitted as standard with radar-controlled systems to help prevent an accident happening.

Westminster City Council will be replacing its Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs) with Traffic Marshals, which could prove good news for fleets.

Nissan, the official global automotive sponsor of the Champions League, is bringing all-electric vehicles to the official UEFA vehicle fleet.

Vauxhall has announced further technical details on its all-new Corsa.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has invested £150,000 refurbishing its North Shields branch so that customers no longer have to rely solely on the Blaydon branch to access workshop facilities in the Tyne and Wear area.

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

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a competition for trainers, and those responsible for training, to show how they have provided value in Driver CPC courses to those who are paying for them.

A surge in demand for recycled wing mirrors, bonnets, bumpers, engines, axles and bundles of vehicles parts has prompted a major investment at FAB Recycling Group.

RoadHawk is aiming to build on the success of its DC-1 black box camera system within the commercial, insurance and fleet sectors with its latest version, the DC-2.

Suzuki will hold the global premiere of its all-new small SUV model, Vitara, at the Paris Motor Show in October.

Results from a nationwide public survey by Comres, showed that British drivers would consider converting to LPG to avoid the rising costs of petrol and diesel as fuel prices are predicted to rise by an average of 10.4% over the next six years.

Citroën is making a multi-million pound investment in its specialist-bodied LCV stock, so businesses can acquire tippers, dropsides and Luton vans more quickly.

Siemens will be highlighting recent contract successes in the electric vehicle rapid charging market at Cenex's LCV2014 event.

With hundreds of thousands of students receiving their A Level and GSCE results this month, National Windscreens is reminding school leavers of the value of NVQ qualifications when considering career choices.

Dawsonrentals Vans has opened two new van rental depots in Ipswich and Reading.

The chances of having a near-collision while driving nearly doubles in good weather conditions, research suggests.

Patrick McGillycuddy, head of fleet at Škoda UK, explains why he won't miss the tax disc.