Seat UK has appointed experienced fleet sector specialist, Justin Costello, as national fleet sales manager to drive true fleet sales.

Heathrow airport has added 17 Nissan Leafs to its fleet to inspire a new culture of electric car usage.

Ford has been selected by a Harlow Council organisation to provide 70 vans. The manufacturer accounts for more than 99% of the vehicles in its fleet.

GEM Motoring Assist has issued a warning against hay fever medicines as they could have adverse effects on driving ability.

Nissan Motor GB has appointed Iker Lazzari as fleet sales director, responsible for leading Nissan’s fleet operations.

Fleet decision-makers can get behind the wheel of important new cars for the first time at Company Car in Action on June 13-14.

With the average repair bill rising by 32% in the past three years, concerns are mounting around the challenge of repairing ADAS, new materials and a lack of skills.

Vehicle leasing company Vanarama has launced its Van Hero Awards 2017 which aim to recognise the hard work and dedication of the country's four million van drivers.

The light commercial vehicle market declined in May following a period of exceptionally strong demand, according to figures released by the SMMT.

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, congratulates Garic for becoming the 200th company to achieve FORS Gold accreditation.

The director of a Birmingham builders merchants who took no interest in vehicle and driver safety standards has been banned from operating HGVs for three years.

A Traffic Commissioner has reminded operators they need to understand and respect the rights of public employees, including those who carry out enforcement activities.

The TTC Group has been appointed to run driver education courses, including speed awareness, for Gloucestershire Police.

ALD Automotive UK are trialling a fleet of 20 Mercedes C350e Plug-In Hybrids (PHEVs).

A multi-million pound management buyout of the Aston Barclay Group, led by new CEO Neil Hodson, has been announced.

The UK new car market declined in May ahead of the general election, with demand falling by 8.5 percentage points, according to the SMMT.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) made a film featuring the death of a child to highlight van safety.

Manheim has sold a 1988 Ford Transit Mark 3 for what it understands to be a record-breaking price of £10,300.

Mazda has added a limited run Tech Edition model to its Mazda2 range.

Half of fleets say they are up to 13 years off; nearly a third say they will never be adopted commercially.

Transport and motoring bodies say next Government must help, not hinder, the logistics sector.

Volkswagen has supplied electrical contractor and building services company G D Chalmers with six Transporters, with a further 30 planned throughout the year.

Renault has launched a flagship sporty Megane GT dCi 165 auto EDC model, priced from £27,740.

Two Activa Contracts’ employees have been promoted to area managers after successfully completing the company’s training and development programme.

The Road Vehicles Registration and Licensing (Amendment) Regulations 2017 came into force on May 6, and fleet operators would be wise to take note of them.

Improving air quality is possibly the most pressing issue we face as an industry today, particularly given the ‘demonisation of diesel’.

All Fleet Services has appointed Jon Burdekin as director of customer relations.

Alphabet has recruited a new team of field-based mobility consultants to provide fully integrated mobility.

Synergy Automotive is meeting the growing demand for its services with six new appointments.

Licence Check has teamed up with Junction 17 Defensive Driver Training to launch a new level three driving licence checking qualification.