Road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist says better regulation of eyesight tests for drivers would cut collisions and make Britain’s roads safer.

Director of a caravan firm has been disqualified from running HGVs after he put the lives of other road users at risk by allowing another driver to abuse road safety rules.

Seat has confirmed it will launch a new large SUV, positioned one segment above the Ateca, next year.

Regal Rentals is calling on the Government to reconsider planned changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) over fears it could cost the industry £14 million.

The industry show for car and commercial fleets will break new records in 2017

The British Compressed Gases Association (BCGA) has welcomed moves to expand the availability of ultra-low emission hydrogen powered vehicles on UK roads.

FCA Fleet and Business will stregthen its fleet operation with the appointment of fleet support agency ROI.

Volvo Trucks has launched a new integrated infotainment system which combines connected services and satnav.

With 80 exhibitors and 440,000 visitors, Belgian event has become must-attend for manufacturers

The London Taxi Company (LTC) has opened a car plant dedicated solely to the production of range -extended electric vehicles.

Wincanton has secured a five-year contract with homewares store Wilko.

LeasePlan’s chief financial and risk officer Guus Stoelinga has decided to step down from his position to pursue other opportunities.

Truck manufacturer targets 20% market share through increased demand for construction equipment.

Order recently introduced vehicle emissions stickers as soon as possible after it took six weeks for one to reach the UK.

David March has been appointed director for UK dealership franchising, network development and quality at PSA Group UK.

A Meiford livestock haulier is set to lose his HGV operating licence.

Business owners can have a significant impact on the number of drivers converting to electric vehicles (EVs) by simply giving employees access to charge points at work, according to eVolt and the National Grid.

Government will use public sector fleets as test bed to determine way forward.

Risk of tariffs and dip in value of the pound are top concerns after PSA takeover.

Essential Fleet Services has promoted Greg Taylor to managing director.

Slow progress of technology and charging infrastructure blamed for delay.

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Learning Heroes has launched a new free e-learning course which aims to raise awareness of the dangers of using mobile phones behind the wheel.

Car fleet supply chain specialist Fleetworx is continuing its rapid growth with the appointment of Matt Evans as strategic account manager.

Helicot Trading Company has begun its distribution of the patented, UK-manufactured engine care product, Cataclean in Hong Kong and Macau.

While employees still view employer-provided car schemes as a benefit, growing numbers are considering opting out if car tax increases further, a survey from Maxxia Group has found.

Citroen has unveiled a fully electric E-Berlingo Multispace, offering a range of up to 106 miles.

Fleets are being warned to prepare for tax changes to diesel vehicles by the end of the year as part of the Government’s efforts to tackle air quality concerns.

In excess of 142,000 vehicles across the UK and Ireland have been funded by Nextgear Capital since its launch in 2014, with the total value exceeding £1bn.

Renault has signed its 100,000th electric vehicle battery leasing contract via RCI Bank and Services, the financial services arm of Groupe Renault.