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The chairman of JCT600, Jack Tordoff, 86, passed away on Sunday (October 3) following a lengthy illness, his family have announced.

Ian Evans, partner at Corclaim says that less stringent testing could lead to a reduction in driver competency and a risk of more incidents on roads.

Fleet customers will also be able to manage their vehicles and claims processes through Zego’s fleet portal.

The Government needs to invest in driver facilities if the commercial fleet industry is to attract new HGV drivers, says Logistics UK.

Delegates attending this week’s Fleet & Mobility Live show will gain access to tips on expanding their electric vehicle (EV) fleets with an in-depth case study from OVO Energy.

Cazoo appoints Abhishek Roy as its new European managing director and XPO Logistics appoints Christine Robinne as its new head of technology for Europe.

Veolia has unveiled a new fleet of fully electric vehicles to be used in London’s West End as part of a waste collection and street cleansing contract with Westminster City Council.

Haulage firms are being encouraged to focus of driver wellbeing and mental health ahead of the busy Christmas period.

MG Motor UK has promoted Geraint Issac to head of fleet sales, from his previous role as national fleet sales manager.

Mazda has updated the CX-5 SUV for 2022 with a refreshed look, revised pricing and new trim levels.

Drivvn are set to launch to a new comparison tool to help fleets transition to electric vehicles (EVs) at this year’s Fleet and Mobility Live 2021.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK has announced that its managing director Wolfgang Theissen passed away last month at the age of 56.

Police are appealing to fleet workshops, garages and MOT centres to support a new initiative targeting the theft of catalytic converters and other components.

Pedro Pacheco, senior research director at Gartner, looks at how the chip shortage is affecting the auto industry.

Shortages could have bigger impact on automotive than the Covid-19 pandemic, say experts.

The Go-Hi transport mobility app has attracted new Government funding to provide a wider range of transport information and services to residents.

The EV Cafe, the expert team of industry leaders on all things electric vehicles, will be on hand at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live to provide tips and advice on making the switch to zero emissions.

Ford’s new 5.0-tonne Transit is being deployed as a protected personnel carrier with police forces across the country.

Dacia has revealed the new Duster Commercial, based on the passenger version of Dacia’s SUV.

Annual road casualty statistics for Great Britain show the number of people injured and killed using e-scooters.

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The latest meeting of the Fleet200 Executive Club discussed public/home/workplace charging strategies/challenges, and the key considerations for fleets.

Fleet decision-makers are split on whether their company should provide home charging facilities for employees who drive electric company cars.

National Highways is trying to take away the ‘I don’t know’ excuse from commercial vehicle drivers breaking the law by producing a new van driver toolkit.

Fleets that are hoping to make a mass switch to electric vehicles (EVs) in the next few years must carefully consider how they implement charging infrastructure.

Fleet operators are being warned of long-term disruption in the vehicle maintenance and repair sector, caused by the coronavirus pandemic.

Car makers are removing items of specification and delivering vehicles with only one key, to speed up deliveries

Fleet decision-makers criticised the Government’s attempts to ease the shortage of HGV drivers by proposing drivers only take one test and removing the reversing element during the September Fleet News at 10 webinar.