The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is holding a seminar to prepare its members for the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which comes into effect on May 25, 2018.

A worrying percentage of motorists have admitted to multi-tasking while driving in new research from mycarneedsa.com.

Bridgestone has extended a fleet agreement with Arla Foods to 2020, taking the relationship into a 10th consecutive year.

Independent Glass has added two seven-tonne vans to its fleet for the first time, supplied by Ryder.

Promotion aims to help the business and maintain its position as one of the UK’s top vehicle leasing brokers.

Transport and mobility services company ESP Group is to join a driverless car pilot to help ensure the service works for travellers.

More than 30 Fiat, Jeep, Abarth, Alfa Romeo and Fiat Professional models will be available to test drive at this year’s Company Car in Action, which takes place at Millbrook Proving Ground on June 13-14.

Surrey-based Concept Vehicle Leasing has launched a brand-new mobile-friendly interactive website.

Bullwell Trailer Solutions, part of the Ryder group of companies, has appointed Nigel Bailey as its new managing director in its 10th year of operation.

Paul Noon has joined independently owned Yorkshire-based motor group JCT600 as the new head of fleet for its Volkswagen division.

Virgin Trains East Coast has struck a new deal with Enterprise Car Club, which will see vehicles located at key stations along the mainline train route.

All 10 NHS ambulance services in England have signed a first-choice policy, alongside those of Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

More than 15 million cars are expected to hit the roads over the bank holiday weekend, with popular routes taking up to four times longer than usual.

The next Government must overhaul road safety during the next Parliament after a downward trend in road deaths has stagnated in recent years, says PACTS.

Whistl has signed a contract worth £2.5 million for 41 new double deck trailers.

Fiat has revealed the facelifted 500L with 40% new components, costing from £16,195.

BCA has appointed Wolfgang E Reinhold as its divisional CEO Europe, and he will begin his new role on May 29, 2017.

AMT Group is targeting SMEs with an 'everything in one place' product which unites its vehicle rental, short-term leasing and contract hire businesses.

Fleet Assist, a supply chain management specialist for the UK fleet, leasing and rental industry, has expanded into the daily rental market after winning a new contract with Days Rental.

Ford dealers in Europe are now able to supply parts and servicing for all makes of non-Ford vehicles following the introduction of the new Omnicraft brand.

Vehicle leasing and fleet management company Activa Contracts is launching a new apprenticeship programme targeted at school leavers.

Lorne Stewart Engineering has commissioned a new fleet of Mercedes-Benz vans.

A coalition of industry, NGOs, consumer groups and cities are calling on the European Commission to urgently bring forward new minimum vehicle safety standards.

Black is still the most popular car colour in the UK and two-tone cars are the most likely to be stolen, according to mycarcheck.com.

The DVLA could and should be doing more to tackle illegal drivers on the roads, some of whom hold counterfeit driving licences, says Licence Check.

Businesses could save an average 3% on their total monthly fuel bill by switching to using supermarket forecourts, according to fuelGenie.

The UK’s first Volvo FE Low Entry Cab (LEC) 6x2 rigid for truckmixer application has entered service with Trenchcon in North West London.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is calling for the next government to review company car taxation and introduce a diesel scrappage scheme.

by Malcolm Maycock, Licence Bureau

Drivers looking to take their company cars into Europe this year may not be aware of the current European motoring laws, warns Venson Automotive Solutions.