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Volkswagen Group Leasing, part of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, has won a contract to supply 45 cars to Hydrock, a consultancy and contracting supplier for the construction, infrastructure and environment industry.

A programme is being launched in Milton Keynes aiming to provide local employers and staff with a range of travel benefits and services to help make commuting and business travel cheaper, easier and more sustainable.

A South Lanarkshire HGV driver has been suspended from driving professionally for nine months after Scotland’s Deputy Traffic Commissioner found he deliberately falsified driving records.

Light commercial vehicle values are set to remain strong at least for the first six months of 2014 and maybe even longer so long as there are no nasty surprises.

The introduction of a ‘greener’ petrol to meet EU regulations could cost UK drivers billions of pounds a year and increase harmful CO2 tailpipe emissions.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) is urging manufacturers to plan ahead for the time when vehicles supplied with a personal contract plan (PCP) are returned.

Charge Your Car (CYC) achieved 100,000 electric vehicle charging sessions on its network on February 4, 2014.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reminding fleet operators that the closing date for entries to this year's Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme (LCRS) Awards is 5pm on Friday, February 14.

CO2 emissions have dropped to a class-leading low of 124g/km with the latest versions of the BMW X3.

Citroën Nemo, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay LCVs had a record start to 2014 with sales up 21.33% on those of January 2013.

Ford has beaten overall market growth and increasing sales and shares of its cars and commercial vehicles, compared with January 2013.

Total commercial vehicle registrations grew by 5.3% in January to 19,939 units, according to data released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A new pivot data tool that allows fleets to quickly summarise almost any information is the key enhancement to the latest major revision of Chevin’s FleetWave.

The Nissan Leaf has continued its market leading electric vehicle status in the UK, with 230 registrations in January.

Drivers may be able to subscribe to a ‘cloud’ of driverless cars within the next decade, according to LeasePlan UK, part of the world’s largest fleet management company.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has today launched the FTA Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme.

An in-car video camera helped determine who was to blame when two cars collided in a city centre resulting in a £5,000 insurance claim being easily settled.

Paul Chater, sales director, Vertivia, says mileage management systems can avoid any problems with mileage claims.

Ashley Sowerby, managing director, Chevin Fleet Solutions, on how one of the most apparent trends is of fleets providing mobility budgets.

New car fleet and business registrations in January were slightly up on last year’s figures, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Ogilvie Fleet has launched a new 'responsive' mobile-friendly website.

Quartix has released a new free mobile app which enables users to view the real-time location of their vehicles and access the core features of its tracking system while on the move.

BEN, the automotive charity, has announced its 16th annual ball.

Manheim has unveiled its new direct trade sales channel, Manheim Online.

Telogis has launched Fleet 11, the latest major upgrade to its cloud-based software platform.

Avis Budget Group has announced the appointment of Mark Servodidio as managing director for the UK.

Teva UK, one of the UK’s largest pharmaceutical companies, has appointed fleet management provider CLM to manage its fleet of 185 cars, improve driver support, cut costs and reduce its corporate carbon footprint.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare’s vision screening service has been testing the eyesight of MPs at the House of Commons.

A new range of Audi ‘Ultra' models will be spearheaded in the UK by the new A6 Ultra, which will offer emissions of 114g/km and a benefit-in-kind tax bracket of 17%.

Lysanda has today announced its acquisition of Tracker Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Line Group.