The UK boss of the VW Group has been branded a liar after giving evidence to the Transport Select Committee today (Monday, February 20).

Zenith has announced that its new owners, private equity company Bridgepoint, has acquired Contract Vehicle Holdings (CVL) for an undisclosed sum.

Kaspersky Lab has warned drivers of connected cars to take action to protect themselves from potential cyber attacks.

The industry’s most prestigious awards take place on March 15 at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane, London. Find out here who’s in the running.

Fleet management and software provider TR Fleet has been acquired, in part, by European fines management and automotive IT specialist Safo Group.

Kwik Fit will promote two new services at the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show - Mobile7 and a Fleet Web Booking tyre facility.

Vehicle credit management company Anglia UK has taken delivery of the first of six new trucks to keep pace with increased demand for its transport services.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is bringing the world’s first all-electric heavy-duty truck, the Urban eTruck, to market in a small series.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) has launched new masterclasses to help members and non-members understand the changes to salary sacrifice and cash allowance schemes.

The Rhenus Group has expanded its network by taking over Network 4 Home Delivery.

The UK is ranked as the fourth most congested developed country in the world and the third most congested in Europe, according to Inrix.

Drivers caught using their mobile phones at the wheel from Wednesday, March 1, will receive six penalty points and a £200 fine, warns GEM Motoring Assist.

Local authority fleets are being urged to search for savings to protect frontline services from cuts.

A fleet driver has captured vital evidence of a road rage bust-up after his windscreen was smashed with a plastic bottle thrown by a passenger travelling in a BMW.

Proposals on cars broadly welcomed but fleets unanimously reject them for vans.

Treasury seeks coordinated approach to phase out NEDC readings and replace with WLTP test results.

Peugeot will launch an electric version of the Partner Tepee, the Partner Tepee Electric, at the Geneva motor show in March.

Volvo Car UK is launching a nationwide recruitment drive for 300 new technicians to join its 119-strong dealer network by 2020.

DAF trucks has reached a record market share of 30% in the UK, following growth of 21% in 2016.

Car sales across Europe will grow by at least 2.8% in 2017, although the UK could see a fall from 2.67 million last year to 2.5m, according to Cap HPI.

Three-quarters of fleet operators would be persuaded to make the switch to more environmentally friendly fuels and technologies with greater Government support.

One lucky V4B customer is set to win their vehicle lease paid for a year as part of V4B’s 25th anniversary celebrations.

Ford is researching a virtual pothole map which would show drivers, in real-time, on in-car displays, where potholes are, how bad they are, and suggest alternative routes.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has revealed that in 2016, its optometrists helped to spot symptoms of 120 life or sight-threatening conditions.

Qi Van Systems has appointed Doug Leaf as national sales director to help the vehicle converter continue its growth in sales.

Drivers and fleet managers can get a wide range of comparative data to aid informed car buying decisions, courtesy of a new comparison tool on the Kia website.

Operator Network Rail has released footage showing a motorist putting their life and others at risk as they swerve at speed around safety barriers at a Black Country level crossing.

TomTom Telematics has announced that it has surpassed 700,000 subscriptions to its connected car and fleet management solutions (FMS).

Tusker has undertook a company-wide internal survey from Best Companies and unusually for a first-time participant, received an “outstanding” rating.