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New van registrations declined by 20% last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

A last mile logistics hub, which will result in 23,000 fewer vehicle journeys in central London each year, has been given the green light by council planners.

The Rotherhithe Tunnel will be closed for five days to enable Transport for London (TfL) to carry out critical repairs to its fire safety system.

Siemens Mobility has introduced a dual-fuel field-services van to its fleet on a trial basis, in partnership with Aberdeen City Council.

Chevin has restructured its Fleetwave Core fleet management software to make it simpler to use and easier to pay for.

Priority Freight has donated 180,000 IIR medical face masks, costing over £100,000, to charities and organisations affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Transcentral has taken delivery of new trucks and trailers protected by a collision damage vehicle package provided by Ryder.

Twice as many electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in 2020 compared to the previous year, with new company car tax rates driving uptake.

PSA Group has announced that fleet and used car director, Martin Gurney, is leaving the business, with Scott Westerby stepping-up to run the fleet department.

MOT test centres will remain open during Lockdown 3, but driving tests cancelled.

Plans to introduce a workplace parking levy in Leicester should be scrapped while businesses struggle with the impact of Covid-19, says city councillor.

Masternaut has struck a deal with Lex Autolease to provide its connected vehicle technology across its fleet.

Ford has launched a new connected-vehicle security system for its commercial vehicle range that can monitor vans in real time via smartphone.

Fleet and business new car registrations fall by 32%, with 400,000 fewer company cars registered, but fleets behind massive increase in EV new car sales.

The fleet industry is better placed to handle the challenges of a national lockdown as a result of new skills learnt at the start of the pandemic, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Average fuel prices rose by 2p per litre in December because three major supermarkets introduced a 3p price hike.

Zap-Map has published its annual electric vehicle (EV) charging network satisfaction ranking, which places Tesla’s Supercharger network as the UK’s favorite.

Venson Automotive Solutions has received accreditation from the Logistics UK Van Excellence scheme, which recognises excellence in operational standards.

Briggs & Forrester is reducing its environmental impact by only offering electric vehicles (EVs) or hybrids to its employees.

The merger of PSA Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has been approved by shareholders from both companies.

ZF has expanded its range of fleet management solutions to include LCVs, enabling operators to manage all their commercial vehicles and drivers from one platform.

Fleet News is asking fleet decision-makers for their views on some of the potential issues facing them in 2021 in a quick-fire survey.

Businesses looking to set up a women’s network to improve gender equality must ensure men are involved, according to Cox Automotive’s chief people officer Alison Fisher.

In less than a decade, sales of new petrol and diesel cars and vans will be banned. It is, therefore, no surprise that manufacturers are prioritising their full electric and plug-in hybrid model variants.

CitySprint appoints Sarah Gibbs as new people director and Mark Footman as chief operating officer and Caribou appoints Daryl Dylan as its new managing director.

Copart have announced expansion plans for its Bristol Operation Centre as part of its ongoing growth programme.

Bevan Group has announced it is working on a second consignment of tipping bodies for 14 FUSO Canter trucks to be operated by Leicester City Council.

Spanish transport company Primafrio Group has placed a major order with Daf for 1,300 XF 480 Super Space Cab trucks.

Tariffs may have been avoided, but a lack of detail in the Brexit deal could still lead to disruption in the market, the remarketing industry is warning.

A new investor is reported to be taking a majority stake in SsangYong Motor Company (SYMC) from owner Mahindra & Mahindra, which would enable the car maker to avoid going into receivership.