The E-Class’s technology makes it one of the safest and greenest cars in its class. Refined drivetrains, comfortable seats and an enhanced chassis combine for a smooth ride with pinpoint

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has integrated its car club services with it daily rental branches so fleet customers can be advised when an hourly rental might be preferable to a daily one. It has also broadened its commercial vehicle range and developed a new accident management system in response to customer feedback.

Pound-for-pound one of the best cars on the road today. Unbelievable running costs, strong residuals, the most space in class, attractive looks, good build quality and very reliable, the Superb is the stand-out car in this category.

Environment Agency owns the blueprint for running a highly complex fleet efficiently and effectively. It is constantly innovating with a robust system for analysing the impact of new initiatives and is never afraid to trial new ideas.

Samworth Brothers – owner of the Ginsters pasty brand – found Michelin tyres to reduce its annual CO2 emissions by 252 tonnes.

Highways England hashighlighted the dangers faced by road workers as it released images of an incident that left a man with multiple injuries.

New investment by BCA in its automotive and supply chain operations has expanded capacity and triggered a number of innovations.

Two-thirds (66%) of the UK population are unaware of peer-to-peer car sharing, according to a survey by Octo Telematics.

Medium term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions is to increasingly target corporate fleet customers from the second half of this year.

eVolt has launched its third-generation Rapid EV charger, the Raption 50, which uses modular power technology.

Support announced as funding revealed to help develop the next generation of driverless and low-carbon vehicles.

An LPG powered TX2 Taxi will face a final round of assessment with TfL, to prove its worth as a low-emission alternative to traditional diesel models.

Multifleet has appointed Chris Harris as its new national sales manager.

Technology services and consultancy firm Comvergent has expanded its van fleet through Enterprise Flex-E-Rent in order to support significant business growth.

Developers behind a project that will enable councils to charge vehicles to drive on city roads according to real-time emissions, have received a £1m grant.

Despite growing investment in driverless technologies, last year saw only a 1.3% rise in support for fully autonomous vehicles, according to Lex Autolease.

TCH Leasing has announced that Des McCormack has been appointed business development manager for the rental division of TCH Leasing.

Toyota is widening the focus of its LCV range with the introduction of the new Toyota Trade Plus and Toyota Authorised Converter programmes.

More than a third (38%) of UK drivers aged between 45 and 55 confess that they don’t feel confident changing a tyre on their vehicle, a survey suggests.

BT Fleet has broadened its offering by utilising the skills and services of its sister companies and forming new strategic partnerships with leasing, rental and SMR providers. It has made significant investment in technology and training, and expanded its apprenticeship scheme.

Zenith’s approach to innovation sees it work with fleets of all sizes to develop products and services. Its new customer service platform, Accelerate, has boosted query resolution and helped Zenith identify areas for improvement. It is trialling weekend and evening working to meet the needs of different drivers.

The Astra has a wide range of engines that balance performance with good real-world economy. It is a great all-rounder for fleets, with good looks, strong driver appeal and the latest technology combining with robust residual values and low running costs in a job-need dominated category.

Paul Brown shows a solid understanding of the fleet and has introduced a number of new initiatives, which are robustly measured to display clear results. An extremely well-run operation.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has renewed its remarketing deal with Manheim for the next three years.

FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has welcomed LeasePlan UK as a FORS Associate.

A new report by vehicle tracking company Satrak has revealed the slowest motorways in Britain.

BCA has announced an exclusive five-year remarketing agreement with Vertu Motors, which operates over 124 outlets representing 22 manufacturers across the UK.

Australian technology company Tritium is expanding into the UK market with its range of Veefil EV rapid chargers, and has signed its first UK distributor.

Cox Automotive observed increases in average selling prices and incredibly high buyer activity within the used car market in March.

The new Volvo XC60 SUV is now available to order in the UK, with on-the-road prices starting at £37,205 for the D4 AWD Momentum version.