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Fix Auto UK continues its ‘Driving Forward’ growth strategy in South Wales following the appointment of two new franchisees.

Kirkcaldy and Dundee have the worst MOT pass rates in the UK

New service allows fleets to create an audit trail for recalibration of any Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) fitted to their cars or vans.

Steve Abrahams clinched the silver Pilkington Clear Advantage Auto Glass Technician Competition (AGTO) medal at Auto Glass Week in Florida.

A new alliance has been formed by bringing together major European-road services assistance providers - RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD.

Supply chain management specialist Fleet Assist has seen the number of company cars and vans passing through its garage network break through the 800,000-mark.

Audatex has launched the most advanced version of its vehicle damage assessment and estimate solution Audaenterprisegold 4.0.

Alphabet's downtime prevention guide examines how vehicle providers can contribute to keeping light commercial vehicles on the road.

Robust management of fleet maintenance costs across the van fleet delivered a saving of more than £100,000 despite a 32% increase in vehicles operated.

Increased connectivity will assist simpler SMR, make it easier for vehicles to know dangers that lie ahead and open a new world of possibilities.

Carsmetix has joined the Fix Auto network and will now be operating as Fix Auto Pershore.

G3 Remarketing has announced the launch of its first 30-point vehicle assured check.

Fleets need to ensure that drivers are carrying out walkaround checks on their company vehicles, warns FleetCheck.

Resqyou’s analysis of call outs over the summer to it’s pay-on-demand service shows that 46% were due to keys locked in cars.

Autoglass is now the “supply partner of choice” to National Accident Repair and will provide ADAS calibrations.

The UK's poorly-maintained roads are both dangerous and costly to drivers, Warranty Direct has warned.

Prestige Fleet Servicing has launched an online service for grey fleet drivers which aims to offer many of the benefits normally provided for company car drivers.

Event attendees can book a free half-hour session with one of their peers.

Accident management and mobility solution provider Accident Exchange is targeting growth under its new owner, Eight Bar Financial.

Jaama has launched a “game-changing” smartphone app with benefits for fleet managers and drivers.

Damage to wheels and stone chips are accounting for more charges on end of lease vehicles than any other repairs, according to Fleetsauce.

Recent improvements go into reverse despite the Government’s £70m pledge.

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has launched a free information portal to give clarity on the new WLTP fuel economy test.

App has new functions to access fleet services.

National Windscreens has retained preferred supplier status with fleet management company ARI Fleet UK which has renewed its contract for a further four years.

A quarter of UK businesses do not conduct regular safety checks on vehicles used for business purposes, research from TomTom Telematics has found.

England's legendary goalkeeper will provide a vivid overview of the self-discipline and dedication it takes to become the world’s best.

Supermarket fuel card provider FuelGenie has teamed up with RAC Business to offer UK firms discount rates on their breakdown cover.

Motor claims consultants Industry Insights has partnered with Autoglass BodyRepair as its mobile repair network partner.

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Sema Lease, which specialises in 12-month leases, has appointed Vehicle Quality Solutions to manage its end of lease inspections on its 3,000-strong fleet.

Nine in 10 drivers will choose which service station they stop at based on their favourite fast food outlet, new research from Europcar suggests.

The National Body Repair Association (NBRA) – a federated association of the Retail Motor Industry Federation - has announced the resignation of its director, Jason Moseley.

Autoglass has won the tender to become the sole provider of Admiral’s vehicle glass repair and replacement solution for the next five years.

Jaama has recruited six customer-facing employees, including a technical client manager, four technical support advisors and a project consultant.

Allstar has produced a guide to help fleet managers in small-medium businesses manage the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) of their fleet more effectively.

Shares in the AA have taken a dive after the executive chairman of the roadside recovery and insurance business, Bob Mackenzie, was sacked for gross misconduct.

Total Motion has launched a new drivers’ app aimed at ensuring businesses are compliant with the law, as well as reducing costs and keeping employees safe.

Trading Standards’ ongoing investigation into Europcar has brought the issue of vehicle rental damage and pro-forma invoicing for fleets into focus.