VRS has appointed Angus Bailey as commercial manager for the North of England and Scotland.

Fleet operators report a growing demand for alternative fuels and a move towards petrol-engined vehicles, according to the ExpertEye Fleet Industry Review.

Speeding fines for the most serious cases in England and Wales will rise by up to 50% from today (Monday, April 24) after new sentencing guidelines took effect.

London will close more than 150 roads this weekend to make way for 39,000 runners participating in this year’s London marathon.

Drug-driving limits and roadside testing will be introduced in Scotland, the Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson has announced.

Tax experts have warned that Approved Mileage Allowance Payments for grey fleet drivers could come under scrutiny by the Government.

Fleetio has launched Fleetio Drive, a new product that aims to help fleets track GPS location and driver behaviour via smartphones.

Richard Turfitt has been appointed as the new Senior Traffic Commissioner by Transport Minister John Hayes.

A Bedfordshire trailer firm has been sentenced after an employee suffered crush injuries when he was trapped between a lorry’s cab and a trailer.

Frank Plant has been appointed director of Used Vehicles at Iveco, tasked with launch of the company’s pan-European approved pre-owned vehicle brand OK Trucks.

Northside Truck & Van has won Mercedes-Benz's truck dealer of the year title for the second time in three years.

Two key new products are being launched by fleet software specialist FleetCheck at CV Show 2017 on the 25-27 April at the NEC, Birmingham.

Honda’s new Civic offers fleet customers the lowest whole-life costs against key petrol-powered rivals.

West Midlands police and crime commissioner David Jamieson has visited MacNeillie to see the creation of protected personnel carriers.

British motorists avoid parallel parking more than any other manoeuvre, according to a new survey by Kwik Fit.

Lightfoot has secured Government funding for a £1.8 million project to help further develop its in-cab technology that enables and rewards smoother driving styles.

Continental Tyre Group has “broadened its fleet offering” following the acquisition of leading truck tyre retreader and fleet management service provider Bandvulc Group.

Fleets will have a choice of vehicles from 17 manufacturers and 26 brands when they attend Company Car in Action this year.

Audi’s busy year saw it introduce the latest generation A4 range and launch a car into a new sector with the Q2, as well as make important updates to the A3 range maintaining its desirability over rivals. They have ensured the product line-up still has plenty of appeal for fleets.

The AA impressed the judges with its “anywhere, anytime capability” – it was even able to respond to a call out close to the Arctic Circle. Its customer satisfaction scores are consistently high despite it facing a challenging customer service environment. The judges also praised its use of technology and its wide range of services.

In a sector where price accessibility and running costs are key factors, the Juke emerges as a clear winner. Broad appeal for both fleets and drivers, the Juke is an enduring car that is equally at home as a salary sacrifice car as it is fulfilling a job-need function.

From a standing start, Maurice Elford has delivered outstanding results by understanding the role of the fleet and the needs of its drivers. He has secured buy-in to new initiatives and can show measurable outcomes. The judges were impressed by the appointment of a garage which helps disadvantaged people back into work.

Ford will supply 20 Transit Customs to evaluate how they fare when driven in real-world London conditions

Groupe Renault UK has appointed Vincent Tourette as its managing director.

However BVRLA concerned over lack of collaboration between the agencies

Commercial laundry equipment supplier Girbau has switched to a fleet of Mercedes-Benz Vitos to benefit from the brands aftersales support.

JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions has appointed Kerry Clark as national sales manager.

Aston Barclay is expecting diesel values remain consistent over the coming 12 months.

Brake, the road safety charity, has published an essential guidance report to help fleet managers and HR professionals ensure their drivers are fit for the road.