Overall figures from the SMMT also show that diesel registrations fell by a fifth.

New data suggests that 70,945 penalties were issued to drivers caught using their mobile phone or a similar electronic device behind the wheel in 2016.

TOM Vehicle Rental has acquired Transflex Vehicle Rental, a specialist in flexible fleet rentals to businesses, for an undisclosed sum.

Business loses its transport licence after Traffic Commissioner says little regard was given to safety rules.

The Clean Vehicle Retrofit Accreditation Scheme has been set up to provide independent evidence that vehicle retrofit technology will deliver the expected emissions reductions and air quality benefits in real world operation.

ArB (Tree Care Specialists)'s adoption of a Ram Tracking device helps it avoid HMRC fine by keeping accurate private and business mileage records.

A total of 25 boroughs, each receiving up to £300,000, will install up to 1,500 standard-speed on-street charging points in residential areas.

Bishopsgate Specialist Logistics & Installations has adopted a new vehicle tracking and fleet behaviour solution to improve driving standards.

BP’s plan to install electric vehicle charge points described as a significant milestone in the UK’s journey to embrace plug-in vehicles.

UK businesses running company cars are not willing to give them up for another form of transport, according to new research.

Average journey times to work have slowed over the past five years, new research from the union GMB shows.

Mobile Mini has achieved a zero reportable accident frequency rate for a rolling 12-month period.

FCA Fleet Services UK has seen its contract hire business taken over by Leasys S.p.A, the contract hire and mobility company of FCA Bank.

Warning of reputational damage if wrong category vehicles end up back on road.

JCT600 VLS has been awarded Go Ultra Low status due to promotion and usage of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) in its fleet.

Fiat Professional has welcomed Andy Waite into his new role of national sales manager, effective immediately.

Environmental lawyers in Germany have described voluntary retrofits for five million cars as a “pitiful” attempt to absolve the diesel industry.

Proteus Waterproofing has chosen Renault Trucks for its first-ever fleet vehicle

Two-man home delivery specialist ArrowXL has appointed Aaron Powell as national fleet operations manager to help support the next phase of its growth.

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.

Large fleet operators will trial the effectiveness of 81 dedicated gas-powered HGVs.

Councils in England have been awarded funding to refurbish bridges, improve junctions and boost flood defences.

Tighter regulations around rental, telematics and geo-fencing among Government considerations.

A road-user charging scheme based on miles driven could be introduced in London to improve air quality and to cut congestion.

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.

WEX Europe Services has launched a new refreshed website which promises to help visitors "better understand" their business.

An apprentice at Renault Truck distributor, RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV), is celebrating after being awarded apprentice of the year 2017.

AutoRestore has undergone a rebrand and has revealed that it will be known as Autoglass BodyRepair.

The owner of a pallet firm will been disqualified from running vehicles and lose his transport licence later this month.

Fleet consultancy specialists TCOPlus and FleetVision have be absorbed into the Fleet Logistics Group, by owner TÜV SÜD.