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New long term trend data from BCA suggests that values for the average used LCV reaching the wholesale sector may continue to rise significantly in the months ahead, despite vans being older and higher mileage.

Fleets must keep their eyes on the basics of fuel management despite pump prices being at their lowest level since 2011, says Chevin.

TCH Leasing, one of the UK’s top 30 contract hire and fleet management companies, is to use Auto Windscreens as its preferred glass supplier.

Thirteen organisations have been announced as winners of the Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards 2013.

Outsourced service maintenance and repair (SMR) network management company Fleet Assist has appointed Vincent St Claire as its commercial director.

Staff at Tracker will sleep rough tomorrow night (November 29, 2013) to raise £40,000 for homeless charity, We Are Trinity.

A new agency with responsibility for maintaining vehicle standards has been launched today as the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

Next Generation Mobility GmbH has partnered with Traka to sell Traka Touch Key Management systems for pool vehicles and corporate car sharing schemes.

Telematics company Risk Technology has launched Advanced Crash Detection (ACD), a patented technology that operates by using two independent methods for detecting impacts.

Autodata Limited has helped in apprehension of a software pirate, operating in the south of England.

WNDirect was crowned ‘New Business of the Year’ at the 2013 National Business Awards, which recognises Britain’s highest performing new companies.

Celtrak, the Irish GPS tracking firm, has won Service Exporter of the Year at the Irish Exporters Association 2013 awards.

Scotland’s oil and gas capital is to see its third Enterprise Rent-A-Car branch open this month.

A new white paper commissioned by DHL, the world’s leading logistics company, argues the retail and consumer goods industry must reevaluate its approach to its supply chains and logistics to survive the “butterfly effect” of disruptive consumers.

British Gas is trialling 28 Nissan e-NV200 vans throughout the winter to determine the future viability of 100% electric vehicle technology.

HMRC has published an updated set of advisory fuel rates to take effect from December 1, showing reductions in advisory fuel rates.

Five out of 11 vehicles in the latest Euro NCAP crash tests miss out on top ratings.

Cobra UK has appointed Mike Pearce to the newly created position of business development director as it gears up for telematics and vehicle tracking growth.

More than half (54%) of UK drivers would endanger themselves by driving through moving flood water, according to a joint survey by the Environment Agency and AA.

Cavalier Carpets has increased the number of appointments its insurance team ‘Renew’ makes by 25% using Masternaut’s Three X solution.

Paragon Software Systems has launched a new web-based information support service.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has furthered its commitment to its local area with the announcement of a 12-month partnership with Huddersfield’s John Smith’s Stadium.

BCA has formally launched its new Buyer Stock Funding service.

Autodata has expanded its content to enable workshops to service stop start systems.

Businesses should support their local independent garage on Small Business Saturday, says independent garage scheme Trust My Garage.

APC Overnight has appointed Nick Cusworth, managing director of Courier Logistics, to its board of directors.

A national business based in the Midlands is helping to keep the regional economy growing following a new deal.

Nissan will offer electric vehicle customers a range of additional services, including access to a petrol or diesel car, in an attempt to improve the ownership experience of the Nissan Leaf.

Volkswagen Group Leasing, part of Volkswagen Group UK, has appointed Scott Mandry as corporate account manager for the southern region and Jenny Richards as the northern region corporate account manager.

National pump and plant hire company Selwood has spent £1.4 million in the past year on upgrading its vehicle fleet.