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Cenex - the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon technologies – will be running an Electric Vehicle Surgery for fleet decision-makers at Fleet News’ Company Car in Action (CCIA) event, on June 10 and 11, at Millbrook Proving Ground.

Karen Cottington has been appointed as the new business development manager for epyx’s 1link Service Network.

Ford Retail has officially launched its customer facing brands under the new name TrustFord.

G4S, the global integrated security company, has reduced its fuel bill by £1.13million for its fleet of 2,234 cash-in-transit vehicles thanks to a number of initiatives.

A new corporate car service has been launched in London by the company behind the fast-growing Green Tomato Cars minicab service.

Bodyshop network Selsia is claiming that its repair costs are 24% below the industry average.

SMA Vehicle Remarketing’s Birmingham centre is the first in the group to install an electric charging point on site.

With just over two weeks to go before the consultation into the £1.5 billion plans for the A14 in Cambridgeshire closes, the Highways Agency is urging people to get involved in a live web chat this week.

Motiva Group is set to introduce a new online platform which gives customers the chance to book rental vehicles at the touch of a button.

Dara Clarke, the CEO of White Clarke Group, has died after being struck by lightning whilst hosting a charity golf match.

Raven Housing Trust has selected Automotive Leasing, the public sector division of LeasePlan, to provide its commercial vehicles.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is gearing up for a delivery with a difference thanks to a 30-vehicle fleet deal with AJG Parcels.

A new online platform has been launched by the Licence Bureau to help organisations in the public and private sectors manage risk.

In a major upgrade to its operational, incident analysis and driver training system Dorset Police will be extending their Airmax-based fleet management system across the majority of its operational fleet.

Nine out of 10 (93%) of fleet operators would like to see cameras installed in all commercial vehicles, a snap poll by comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk has revealed.

LeasePlan has published a comprehensive ebook to help commercial vehicle fleets maximise their operational efficiency.

Avis Car Rental is launching a mobile Wi-Fi service across 12 markets in Europe.

The value of fraudulent insurance claims uncovered by insurers rose to a record £1.3 billion in 2013.

The latest generation of vans represents a step forward to such an extent that fleet operators should consider replacing existing vehicles earlier, says GE Capital Fleet Services.

Trakm8 will be exhibiting at Company Car in Action, demonstrating how their SWIFT 6 platform can improve driver safety.

An incredible 13 models will be making their first appearance in the UK at this year’s Fleet News Company Car in Action event.

ALD Automotive has expanded and strengthened its sales team with three new appointments which reflect the company’s growth plans for the coming year and the business’s expansion into the public sector.

Activa Contracts is backing national charity Hope for Tomorrow after presenting a car to the organisation which will be used by its headquarters’ staff.

National healthcare charity Sue Ryder has selected Lex Autolease as its sole fleet provider following a competitive tender process.

Alphabet has appointed Pete Lines to the new role of product development manager.

Peugeot is promising an exciting line-up at this year’s Company Car in Action, which takes place on June 10 and 11 at Millbrook Proving Ground.

Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the daily Congestion Charge will be increased by 15%, from £10 to £11.50.

Vauxhall's Luton-built Vivaro is on sale now with list prices starting from £17,995 (excluding VAT), £450 lower than the outgoing model.

Automotive engineering leader Richard Parry-Jones will host the BVRLA’s forthcoming Fleet Technology Congress.

Commuters who don’t adjust their car seat and steering wheel to suit their individual needs are putting their health at risk, physiotherapists are warning.