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Vehicle graphics and wrapping specialist Sign Language has significant expansion plans for 2014 as a result of a string of fleet contract wins.

Renewed focus on efficient petrol engines as Volkswagen unveils the all-new Polo.

Cogas’ Dutch vehicle fleet has seen a mid-term cost-reduction potential of more than 25%, following the introduction of a car sharing scheme.

A string of measures have been called for by ACFO, the fleet operator association, in the 2014 Budget.

The Government has allocated more than £9 million to boost the number of electric vehicle charging points as part of its Go Ultra Low campaign.

Demand for bulk, traceable vehicle parts is rising steadily inside and outside the UK, according to figures compiled by FAB Bundle, the first trade site for buying and selling of pre-owned components.

Renault is hoping to spark more interest in its Zoe electric car with a series of customer and marketing initiatives.

David Goodyear has rejoined Epyx this week as head of business development for procurement platforms.

Tracker, the fleet telematics specialist, is urging businesses to reduce the risks for their drivers during Car safety Week.

Trimble has announced to that it will provide its GeoManager Fleet Management and Driver Safety solutions to Millers Vanguard.

Nissan has announced 1,000 CHAdeMO quick chargers have now been installed in Europe with the commissioning of the charger at the Roadchef Clacket Lane Services in Surrey.

CNH Industrial Capital Europe, a joint venture between CNH Industrial N.V. and BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions, will now offer leasing and financing services to customers of CNH Industrial’s Iveco truck and commercial vehicles business.

Run Your Fleet has expanded its numbers with two new key appointments.

Deliveries of the new Ford Transit Connect van have begun to Mears Group – a major care services provider – which is receiving its first 100 new Fords this month.

FMG has been awarded a contract to manage around 900 Asda vehicles from their Home Shopping operation.

Lex Autolease has made three appointments to its senior operating committee (SOC) as the business targets further growth.

TRW safety and electronics innovations are featured on the new 2014 Jeep Cherokee models, a forward-looking object recognition camera.

With the parliamentary debate on young drivers taking place this week, research from British Car Auctions (BCA) confirms motorists' concerns over younger drivers.

David Pimperton has been appointed to the role of project manager at fleet management software company Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Millions of drivers and fleets are set to save more time and money, as the government is to introduce online logbooks for fleet vehicles.

A London private hire company has ordered 20 BYD e6 emission-free vehicles to add to its chauffeur-driven fleet.

A new vehicle conspicuity system is providing companies with the chance to raise their profile on the road, while complying with legislation.

Air Products has signed a leasing contract for a new Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell vehicle to be delivered in April this year.

TCH Leasing has signed up to Epyx’s 1link hire network.

Nissan has revealed that Coventry-based ADV Manufacturing will be responsible for the final assembly of its new Taxi for London, due to hit the streets of the Capital later this year.

Fleet management software company Jaama has launched a new and improved website featuring a brand new look and feel and a raft of additional features.

John Catling, CEO at FMG, looks at the role of insurance in the telematics marketplace.

Fleets are expected to take advantage of low-cost mobile technology in an effort to achieve further efficiencies.

Businesses have been warned to be vigilant in implementing creative and aggressive car and van schemes that might impact on the amount of tax HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) believes should be paid.

Small businesses must pay as much attention to workplace road safety as their giant counterparts, according to UK road safety organisation TTC Road Safety Services.