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Mark Llewellyn, managing director, Revive! UK, says inappropriate use of a smart repair is a major reason why jobs go wrong.

Road safety charity Brake and accident management provider FMG encouraged more businesses to sign up to reducing risk in their fleet operations with a one-day conference earlier this week.

The Hertz Corporation has given its flagship facility at London, Marble Arch a high-tech makeover with plans to revamp other UK locations.

Helphire has announced it has raised £60 million before expenses by issuing 1,153,846,160 Ordinary Shares at 5.2 pence per share.

As part of its successful growth in the south, Northgate has launched another branch in the London area.

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter was crowned 'Fleet Van of the Year' and 'Large Panel Van of the Year' at the 2013 Fleet Van Awards.

Inrix has revealed that the Christmas getaway could take drivers up to three times longer with the majority of Britain’s 35 million vehicles expected on the roads ahead of the festive season, causing congestion across the UK.

Specialist daily rental outsourcer Paull’s Solutions has become the latest company to sign up to Epyx’s 1link Hire Network e-commerce platform.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the launch of a new single standard for construction vehicles in London, which has been developed to help make London’s roads safer for everyone.

A driving eyesight roadshow has tested the eyesight of thousands of employees across the country as part of Road Safety Week.

A strong retail market combined with the predictions for a wider upward trend in UK GDP offers a reason for cautious optimism, according to Marshall Leasing MD Peter Cakebread.

The Infiniti Q50 has proved itself to have one of the most advanced standard fit collision avoidance systems according to Thatcham.

Burnt Tree’s Refrigerental is to be a headline sponsor at the 29th Motor Transport Awards.

Rachel Craig, Pannone Solicitors, explains why Crash for Cash is still a big issue.

The full winners list from the 2013 Fleet Van Awards is now available.

Mobileye, a provider of camera-based advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) technologies for the automotive industry, has been awarded first prize at the International Fleet Industry Award for the second time in three years

Kier Stoke develops new fleet to improve vehicle safety, carbon emissions, material waste, productivity and customer service.

The Leasedrive Group has been listed in the London Stock Exchange Group’s 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain, which identifies some of the UK’s most exciting and dynamic small and medium-sized enterprises.

Burnt Tree has won a Green Apple Environment Award in the national campaign to find Britain’s greenest companies, councils and communities.

Europcar has opened a new branch at Newcastle railway station, offering business travellers a car rental option integrated with public transport.

Lex Autolease has been appointed by the Ministry of Defence as its vehicle supplier for the department’s latest fleet requirement.

One in four fleets say the biggest benefit of fuel cards to their business is cheaper fuel, a survey suggests. However, more than half (57.8%) say they fail to achieve any savings, despite 54.7% using cards that offer discounts on fuel.

North-East firm Premier Truck Hire (PTH) has just made its first investment in refrigerated vehicles.

New car prices are painting a confusing picture over the predicted increase in purchase costs of Euro 6 diesel vehicles.

Motorists will no longer need motor insurance policies to be checked when getting their vehicle tax.

Key 103’s Cash for Kids charity has called on Northgate to help deliver thousands of presents to underprivileged children this Christmas.

Callum Gibson, UK managing director, FleetCor, on why 'with enough data we not only know what has happened, but we can predict what will happen'.

Tim Eaves, commercial director, In-Car Cleverness, on why those who are slow to minimise the risk of accidents will be missing out on potential savings.

A pioneering advertorial feature from the New Sprinter Blazing a trail with the Original Pioneer Even if your fleet only operates during normal daytime hours, in winter they’re spending a few hours driving in darkness. Which, even for the most experienced drivers, can be challenging. Effective lighting for the road ahead is one way to keep them safe and keep them motoring.

Roz Cumming, professional engagement manager, Brake, on how distractions affect your ability to react to hazards and could cost someone their life.