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Fleets are set to play a key role in reducing crashes on London’s roads, according to the capital’s newly published safety plan.

Companies that categorise their drivers as being high risk, simply due to the number of miles they cover each year, the type of car they drive or the number of points on their licence should think again, according to E-Training World.

25 families in have taken delivery of a British-built Nissan Leaf, as part Low Carbon London project to understand the impact of low carbon technologies on the electricity network.

Software provider Magenta has issued the latest release of its cloud based distribution planning solution Maxoptra, which aims to increase productivity and bring further cost savings.

British MEP Chris Davies has demanded that there is a recall of all Mercedes-Benz vehicles fitted with an 'illegal' air conditioning gas.

Vehicle financing and leasing firm Hitachi Capital has expanded its use of the 1link service system to large commercial vehicles.

Motorway Service Areas are charging up to four times the high street price for basic food and drinks, according to research conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

Islington Council has purchased a further 29 hybrid vans, making it the largest local authority fleet of hybrid light commercial vehicles in the UK, with 66 hybrid vans in total.

Fleet tracking company SageQuest has released an online eBook, encouraging positive driver behaviour to increase fuel efficiency.

All new Citroën LCVs registered from July 1, 2013, onwards can now be specified with a new ‘Upgrade to Business Class’ package.

Glass’s has launched an app for its spot pricing tool GlassNet Radar.

Your Housing, a social housing company covering the North West, Yorkshire and the Midlands, has partnered with Lex Autolease to launch a salary sacrifice scheme for its staff.

Brake has published guidance for employers on how and why to develop and implement sustainable travel plans.

Fleet management provider Arval have teamed up with University Technical College Swindon Arval to use the first electric car produced by BMW as part of its summer marketing campaign.

Motorcycles could play an increasingly important role in fleet operations as businesses and employees tackle an array of transport challenges, notably congestion.

Sue Sharland, CEO of the Transport Research Foundation and TRL, is to step down, to be replaced by BSI's Rob Wallis.

Taxi drivers in York are being offered £3,000 towards the price of a low emission taxi as well as half-price taxi licensing as the City of York Council looks to reduce air pollution.

ACFO’s new chairman has vowed to try to attract new members by representing their interests at the highest level and raising the profile of the organisation.

TyreSafe is advising motorists that adequate tyre tread depth is more important than ever, following a series of wet summers in the UK.

Some of the industry’s top companies have helped raise over £2,000 for the automotive charity BEN through a special sale at Aston Barclay’s Leeds auction centre.

BCA Logistics has moved into new 10,000 sq ft premises at 3700 Parkside on Birmingham Business Park, with 110 staff transferring to the new premises from their current offices in Bordesley Green and Measham.

Dealers are failing to offer apps that cater for nearly 80% of the smartphone market, according to new research.

A public sector push for efficiency in Wales that is driving a major reshaping of vehicle demand has created a new Government ‘superfleet’.

BCA is aiming to grow its business in the next few years confident that the new car market is returning to health.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has launched and online eyecare voucher system to help cut administration for customers.

Trakm8 has made changes to its board of directors with the intention of managing the company through the next phase of its growth and investment plan.

Days Contract Hire has teamed up with tyre firm Michelin to launch a safety kit giveaway for fleet customers.

Pendragon Contracts has appointed Chris Leslie as business capture manager, boosting sales opportunities in the northern region.

The day-to-day management of thousands of fleets could be radically changed with nine out of 10 cars being 'connected' by 2020.

Subaru has announced a £2,300 price reduction on the XV compact crossover model, made possible through a more favourable exchange rate.