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Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches enhanced online service plans

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a suite of enhanced online service plans through its upgraded website.

19 Sep

Vehicles most likely to be 'clocked' revealed by HPI

Automotive data experts at HPI crunched the numbers to reveal that minibuses top the chart of vehicle types most likely to have a mileage anomaly.

18 Sep

Leasing companies invest in vehicle health alerts

Trakm8 reports increasing demand from leasing companies for its Connectedcare vehicle health platform, which can help prevent breakdowns.

13 Sep

Ford uses vehicle data to improve road safety

Study shows how connected vehicles and advanced analytics can make travelling in cities safer by making relatively simple improvements to roads and junctions.

10 Sep

Fleet Assist expands with Huntingdon office move

Fleet Assist has expanded with its brand new Huntingdon-based office.

6 Aug

Local roads funding boost from DfT

The Department for Transport (DfT) is opening a £348 million funding competition to help improve local roads over the next four years.

20 Jul

Ian Hughes (centre right) and his son, Simon (right) with Ian Pugh of Fix Auto UK and Head of Franchisee Development Mark Hutchins (left).

Fix Auto buys accident repair centre

Fix Auto UK has acquired Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay - the second independent accident repair centre it has bought.

17 Jul

Staff from both councils in front of council vehicles

Councils opt for joint fleet procurement

Two councils - Mid-Devon District Council (MDDC) and Exeter City Council (ECC) - have joined forces for the first time to source vehicles.

16 Jul

Sustainability should be key to fleet policies, says Fleet Logistics

Current uncertainty in the fleet market should be seen as an opportunity for procurement departments to rethink supply chain strategies and reshape their fleet policies.

9 Jul

Fleet managers ‘underestimate difficulty’ in securing vehicle livery partner

Fleet and procurement managers are underestimating the complexities of selecting a vehicle livery partner, according to PVS Fleet Solutions.

27 Jun

National Windscreens opens Peterborough training school

National Windscreens has expanded its training school network, with the opening of a new training centre in Peterborough.

25 Jun

National Windscreens wins Addison Lee contract

National Windscreens has been awarded the contract for windscreen repair, replacement and ADAS calibration on the 5,000-vehicle fleet run by Addison Lee Group.

20 Jun

AGL invests in new body shop division creating 200 jobs

Activate Group Ltd (AGL) has launched a new body shop division called Activate Accident Repair that will see it invest £3 million in five centres over the next 12 months.

3 Jun

Making tyres smart

Connectivity, electrification and autonomy have major implications for tyre technology. We find out how two tyre makers are meeting the challenge head-on

SMR 3 Jun

Shortage of mechanics hits crisis point, says FTA

More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report.

30 May

Fuel Card Services launches free online SMR service powered by Epyx

A free online service, maintenance and repair (SMR) portal is being offered by Fuel Card Services to its 55,000 customer organisations plus all businesses across the UK.

22 May

Mercedes-Benz Sparshatt opens refurbished Sittingbourne van service centre

Mercedes-Benz dealer Sparshatt Truck & Van has refurbished its Sittingbourne workshop to deliver enhanced levels of aftersales support to Kent-based operators.

21 May