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Europcar Mobility Group is urging fleets to ensure they have clear guidelines in place for drivers when faced with severe weather.

Blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar, or the wipers not fully sweeping the windscreen, pose a threat to almost half of motorists.

The first two Scania P320 trucks from a fleet of 16 on order have joined the Wickes fleet to help drive the expansion of its delivery service.

Ford has facelifted the Puma, its best-selling model, with a light restyling and a new interior.

The parcel delivery firm says constructive talks with interested parties are in the final stages.

Vehicle leasing giant Ayvens has reported a 22.2% drop in pre-tax profits, down from £1.42bn to £1.1bn, year-on-year.

There is also a significant gap in the adoption of basic data analytics and artificial intelligence, new research suggests.

Porsche has facelifted the Taycan and improved its efficiency, performance and driving range.

Ogilvie Fleet has reported record growth of 9%, surpassing 22,000 on-risk vehicles for the first time.

The Advertising Standards Authority has upheld a series of complaints around air quality claims made in adverts arguing for the expansion of London’s ULEZ.

Toyota has added two Verso people carriers to its electric car line-up.

The life-saving initiative will see more than 300 of its vans carrying portable defibrillators to help with out-of-hospital cardiac arrests.

The UK’s used car market grew by 5.1% in 2023, with 7.24 million vehicles changing hands as an improving new car market re-energised supply.

The latest industry jobs news, including Jaama’s MD Martin Evans announces he is standing down.

Ben Thompson, managing director of EV and energy at Radius, discusses the pros and cons of different EV charging options to help fleets choose the best for their business.

Average used car values at BCA improved by £679 in January compared to December, representing an increase of 9.8% over the month.

The latest fleet industry news, including Evri’s HR chief takes the wheel to champion female drivers.

Lunaz achieves highest Direct Vision Standard for driver visibility, while industry calls for a delay to new rules.

Fleets are being urged by insurers to minimise risk if they want to keep insurance premiums for electric vehicles under control.

BMW has expended the i5 line-up to include a new Sport Edition variant, which reduces the car's list price to £66,790.

Advertising Standards Authority says manufacturers must make clear zero emissions claims relate to when the vehicle is being driven on an electric motor.

Fleets are being encouraged to lodge a claim against the HMRC to get tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Rix strikes tanker fleet deal with Daf and DP World raises cash incentive for switch from road to rail.

Higher purchase costs, insufficient charging infrastructure and misinformation are a serious risk to electric vehicle adoption, Lords committee warns.

Mercedes-Benz Vans has announced UK pricing and specification for the updated version of its electric eSprinter van.

The latest EV industry news including Aston Barclay appoints Radius for EV charging project and EO Charging launches energy management solution for fleets.

The average price of a litre of unleaded stayed at 140.5p in January, while diesel remained at 148.5p.

Fleet News has revealed the finalists for fleet's most prestigious and sought-after awards.

Electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Arrival has entered administration, having failed to launch its debut electric van.

New research from the AA suggests that one-in-four drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit.