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Gravells, the Kidwelly-based motor dealers, has announced it has been appointed Dacia dealer at one of their Kidwelly garages.

Nationwide Accident Repair Services has announced the appointment of Darren Wills as operations director of its accident management division, Nationwide Network Services.

TBS Enterprise Mobility has launched its real-time fieldworker scheduling tool – TM Schedule – which enables businesses to enhance customer experience and aims to reduce costs by up to 20%.

The Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS) has warned against the Government’s proposal to raise the small claims limit from £1,000 to £5,000.

Lexus will be offering fleets a first drive in its new full hybrid IS300h at this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA).

Edmundson Electrical has invested in three Amperas, the extended-range electric vehicle, from Vauxhall.

The AA Route Planner has launched a new online tool to help employees left with the difficult job of trying to work out accurate business mileage.

Northgate Vehicle Hire has returned to Huddersfield to launch a new depot on Red Doles Lane, following the successful delivery of its 2013 business growth strategy within the first quarter of this year.

Isotrak has announced the appointed of Megan Turner as head of marketing.

Two Nissan Leafs have been delivered to Microsoft UK, becoming the first 100% electric cars to join its staff company car scheme.

The Greater Manchester Electric Vehicle (GMEV) scheme - a new electric vehicle charging point network and pay as you go programme, led by Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) - has been launched.

However insightful the brochure or interactive the website, nothing beats getting behind the wheel of the vans you’re considering for your fleet. And at this year’s VanExperience Live, the experience is better still.

Rentokil Initial has sold City Link to Better Capital after five years of substantial losses.

More than a third (38%) of 18-24 year olds think driving under the influence of drugs is more unacceptable than driving under the influence of alcohol, a survey suggests.

Matthew Whittall, managing director, Innovation Group, on why the insurance industry needs to be honest about the current vicious cycle of fees.

The top road safety priority for local councillors is improving road surfaces and reducing potholes, according to a survey conducted by road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

UK motorists are being overlooked by car makers with not one offering an LPG variant in their range, according to LPG supplier Autogas.

DHL Supply Chain has launched the SmartPOD app, which provides DHL’s drivers and third party hauliers with a means of capturing real time data and electronic proof of delivery (POD) information.

Peter Cakebread, managing director, Marshall Leasing, on why pre-registrations could cause a stir in the market.

The new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is the world's first van to meet the future Euro VI emissions standard in all of its engine variants.

The Fuel Card Group has launched a computer-based system for business and private mileage monitoring called MileageCount.

Small fleets are set for a big role in plans aimed at making Kia a major business car supplier by the end of the decade.

Chevin Fleet Solutions will this week be holding its annual customer user group at its global headquarters in Belper, Derbyshire.

Fix Auto UK has announced the appointment of Tavistock Accident Repair and Service Centre to its network.

Weathering the storm – Autoglass® helps to keep fleets on the road with wet-weather solution. One of the biggest challenges faced by Autoglass® is how to manage a mobile service when faced with increasingly changeable weather conditions.

Lex Autolease has confirmed to Fleet News that managing director Rick Francis is due to leave at the end of June.

Our April issue includes a first drive of the new Peugeot 2008, the Fleet News fleet, latest sales figures, fuel prices, plus much more.

Changes to the London Congestion Charge could encourage fleets to look at other ways to cut costs, rather than fulfilling the Mayor of London’s electric vehicle vision, suggests Marshall Leasing.

Nikki King, managing director of Isuzu Truck, was presented with a ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award at this year’s CV Show at the NEC in Birmingham.

Cars emitting 100g/km of CO2 or under have been granted a further 12 months of London Congestion Charge-free travel thanks to lobbying from the BVRLA.