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The development of battery electric vehicle-specific tyres is bringing a new challenge to decision-makers who are electrifying their fleets.

Pay-as-you-go service, maintenance and repair is becoming increasingly popular as fleets opt out rather than bundling it in with their leases. Is it right for your fleet?

Rivus Fleet Solutions has made the decision to integrate Pullman Fleet Solutions and rebrand as Rivus from February 28.

The number of salary sacrifice drivers booking their service, maintenance, and MOTs online since the Covid-19 pandemic began has increased significantly.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has renewed its partnership with salvage parts specialist Synetiq and will continue to use recycled parts to repair its vehicles.

AW Repair Group (AW) has achieved ‘EV Ready’ certification across all of its sites, according to Thatcham Research.

IT development is being tailored to make journey between its providers seamless for fleets.

ATS Euromaster has secured a position on the latest Crown Commercial Service framework to offer proactive fleet management.

Greenhous has bought Heatons Truck Group for an undisclosed sum, providing the business with four more DAF locations.

Service, maintenance and repair (SMR) bookings made online by drivers of company cars and vans leased by Ogilvie Fleet have increased thanks to Epyx

The research from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles suggests that, on average, 45% of vans between 3.0-3.5 tonnes fail their MOT every year.

IMI warning of shortfall in qualified electric vehicle technicians headed by Rivus as Fleet Assist warns garages to upskill employees so they are EV ready.

The UK faces an EV skills gap, with too few technicians to service the volume of zero emissions vehicles predicted to be on UK roads, according to the IMI.

Despite warnings that MOT deferrals made during the pandemic could lead to massive demand, there was substantial jump in tests conducted in September.

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

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

FleetCheck will provide pay-as-you-go breakdown recovery services through a new affinity partnership with The AA.

ARI Fleet UK has announced the appointment of Matthew Hayesman to the newly created role of vehicle acquisition manager for the company’s ‘Complete’ division.

Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) is looking to expand the client base for its ONSITE mobile repair service through a new business development programme.

FleetCheck has secured a new MOT deal with Prestige Fleet Servicing for its customers ahead of an expected surge in demand.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has awarded a new three-year supply contract and a new tyre offering for fleets has been created for Allstar ServicePoint users.

Fleet Assist has started to prepare its garage network to support fleets that are early adopters of hydrogen vehicles.

Automation and personal communication proved to be a “perfect combination” to keep drivers safe and compliant during the pandemic, according to Fleet Service GB’s (FSGB) recent customer partner survey.

The semiconductor shortage has forced Daimler and Volkswagen to cut the working hours at some of their plants.

Four in five SME fleet decision-maker say they would prefer a majority of their vehicles to be electric, rather than diesel or petrol, new research suggests.

The IMI has warned there is a deficit in the electric vehicle (EV) skilled workforce in comparison to the growth in new vehicle sales.

Activate Accident Repair has opened a new body shop in Warrington, giving it a total of four sites.

Seat and Skoda have launched a new 'All-in' aftercare plan for vehicles aged three to six years.

Fleet decision-makers are being warned fleet maintenance will require greater attention with lengthening delays to new car and van deliveries.

Used vehicles traded privately or from other outlets are eligible, potentially enhancing the residual value (RV) performance of cars and vans when defleeted.

SMH Fleet Solutions is recruiting more than 130 technicians across the UK to meet the demand for its services as the market accelerates after lockdown.

ARI has announced it has undergone a major restructure in the way it offers fleet management services, following the expansion of its leasing portfolio.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

Vehicle drivetrain components were the source of more than half (58%) of the service, maintenance and repair disputes in Q1, new data shows.

SMH Fleet Solutions is speeding up refurbishments with a six-figure investment in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) recalibration equipment and training.

The owner of Rivus Fleet Solutions has bought AutoRestore from Belron International for an undisclosed sum.

After an initial focus on costs and processes, the company says ‘now is the time for growth’

Paul Holland, managing director for Fuel at Fleetcor, explains the importance of vehicle maintenance during an economic downturn.

The cost of repairs to vehicles suffering pothole damage over the past 12 months has been revealed in new research published by Kwik Fit.

The number of cars that have missed their MOT test expiry by more than three weeks has tripled during the last six months.