Axis Fleet Management has appointed Des Evans as a non-executive director.

Fraikin has signed a new full-service contract hire deal with Belgrade Insulations, a nationwide supplier of insulation and drywall systems.

Freeway Fleet Systems has launched a fleet maintenance cost analysis software package.

Software firm FleetCheck is launching its new automated fleet policy writer at the CV Show 2017.

A survey from Enterprise Rent-A-Car of has shown that it is mobility, not cost savings, risk management or sustainability impact, that is driving uptake of car clubs.

Safety guru will convert data into bespoke behavioural coaching programmes

Crossing operator sought input from ACFO in its bid to enhance service levels

AL-KO Kober has worked in partnership with Manchester-based commercial vehicle bodybuilders Alloy Bodies to create the HiLo.

Eight out of ten drivers (84%) have driven even though they were 'very tired', according to an AA-Populus Driver Poll.

French banking giant Société Générale has announced it will float its vehicle leasing arm, ALD Automotive, on the stock market later this year.

ServicePoint has saved businesses more than £500,000 in time and vehicle maintenance costs since its launch in April 2016.

Fiat Professional has made a number of key appointments and undergone major restructuring and expansion of its sales team as it targets growth in the LCV sector.

Toyota and Suzuki will explore possibility of co-operating in areas including the environment, safety, IT and mutual supply of products and components with the aim of jointly contributing to a resolution of social issues and achieving sound and sustainable development of an automobile-based society.

Supermarket group Waitrose has introduced a fleet of CNG (compressed natural gas)-powered trucks with a range of up to 500 miles.

The G3 Group has strengthened its management team with the appointment of an operations director and a client relationship manager, taking its headcount to 65.

Continuing strong margins on lease services fuelled a 7% year-on-year rise in profits to £388 million for LeasePlan in 2016.

In January, Manheim recorded a 24% increase in vans offered from the same period in 2016.

The success of new car sales over the last few years will see more used cars arriving on the market in 2017, but manufacturers and leasing companies failing to undertake basic vehicle repairs risk maximising returns in the resale market, according to Gain Solutions.

Renault and Fiat are strenuously denying claims made against them over emissions in France and the US respectively.

Postal operator Whistl is to move into a new super depot for its northern operations in late Spring.

Fleets have moved to distance themselves from a group litigation case against Volkswagen Group UK being brought by Harcus Sinclair.

Boughey Distribution is replacing its 100 strong fleet of trucks with new Mercedes-Benz Actros models.

Hydrogen Mobility Europe has announced the first 100 fuel cell electric vehicles are now on the road in Germany, France and the UK.

Cox Automotive UK and Cap HPI have renewed their relationship with a new three-year contract.

Fleets are retaining their current replacement cycles to ensure they are best placed to use the company car as a powerful retention and recruitment tool.

Deployment has begun on a major upgrade of Eddie Stobart’s telematics system which sees them implementing Microlise across their entire fleet.

Self-employed drivers at a number of delivery fleets in the UK are considering legal action against the companies they work for following a landmark ruling.

BT Fleet has announced the acquisition of SEV Automotive and Plant, a UK-based mobile vehicle maintenance and servicing business.

A bed manufacturer will have its transport licence suspended for 21 days later this month after failing to comply with vehicle and driver safety rules.

Epyx has launched a new vehicle allocation tool designed specially to meet the needs of motor manufacturers.