A haulier who knowingly and deliberately broke the law to make false records of his driving duties has been disqualified from running and driving HGVs for four years.

The all-new Audi A8 range which makes its debut next month will be the first in the brand’s history to feature an electrified drivetrain as standard.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched an online customer support hub and live chat service to offer new channels of engagement.

FleetEurope has supplied 22 branded Mini Coopers to its customer Vitality, for the launch of its new Vitality Nurse service.

Tyrepal has begun the search for telematics companies to collaborate with in order to improve fleet safety and efficiency.

BVRLA labels proposals for manufacturers to collect and store data from connected vehicles, and only release it if there is an agreement, “very dangerous”.

Driver education crucial as more motorway hard shoulder running introduced.

Quiet suburban footpaths form testing ground following success of food deliveries.

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is to host its second members’ conference later this year.

With crew and patient on board Secamb vehicles run close to legal maximum.

Alan Day Volkswagen managing director Paul Tanner is celebrating a 30-year milestone in the motor industry.

Regal Rentals has opened for business in Birdhall Lane, Cheadle, creating six jobs.

SHB Hire has announced the renewal of its partnership with hardtop and accessory manufacturer Truckman.

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Activa Contracts has updated its ‘tax guide for fleets’ app to include tax calculator.

The average value of ex-fleet and lease vans sold at BCA rose £88 to £7,179 in May, 1.2% higher than in April.

G3 Remarketing has appointed Chris Lamb to manage a new communications department.

Jaama has appointed Andy Bradley as product manager to drive its Key2 functionality enhancements.

Suffolk-based groundworks and civil engineering specialist R&D Construction has ordered 40 Mercedes Benz Citans for use by site personnel.

Scania has launched the G-Series as part of its Next Generation truck range.

Leasing Options taken on an additional 12 employees after taking part in a special workforce development programme run by Business Growth Hub.

Average used car values fell by 2.5% at BCA in May, but professional buyers continued to bid strongly on a wide range of stock.

Fleets still have time to sign up for Company Car in Action, the fleet industry’s leading ride and drive event, which takes place on June 13 and 14.

Few signs of improvement although RAC Pothole Index is at its lowest for years.

But no plans are announced for any outright ban on diesel vehicles.

The UK has a hung parliament, with the Conservatives winning the most seats, after the general election produced no overall winner.

Fleet News is launching a new fleet industry event on the afternoon of the FN50 Dinner in London on November 7.

DriveTech, part of the AA, has made two new appointments to its senior leadership team to further strengthen the business.

ChargePoint Services has appointed Husnain Khan as project delivery manager.