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Paragon SME Lending has bolstered its dealer finance proposition within its transport and logistics business with the creation of a new team.

DAF Trucks has started field tests as the final phase in the development of a new generation of distribution trucks.

A new partnership between Octopus Energy and Elmtronics aims to make it easier for businesses looking to electrify their fleet.

Drive Software Solutions has signed an agreement with Carparison, targeting growth in fleet management services to its customer base.

Liberty Global Ventures has launched Egg to offer a range of clean technology solutions, including electric vehicle (EV) charging on a subscription basis.

The Hills Group has partnered with Dorset and Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service (DWFRS) to deliver road safety education for their drivers.

Ford, MG, Suzuki and Volvo have confirmed their attendance at Company Car in Action, the UK’s largest fleet ride and drive event, taking place on June 15-16.

A hydrogen refuelling station has opened at Teesside International Airport as part of a £2.5m region-wide trial, with cars provided by Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Shaun Barritt, The Grosvenor Group’s CEO, has died aged 64 after battling late stage sarcomatoid mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer.

Air Products has been awarded earned recognition status by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), by demonstrating it meets stringent driver and vehicle standards.

Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched FleetWave Lite, which is aimed at simplifying the fundamentals of fleet management.

A new report from EY and European energy industry body Eurelectric has found that digital solutions will play a critical role in the success of eMobility and the charging infrastructure required to support it.

The deadline to enter the 2022 Amazon Everywoman in Transport and Logistics awards has been extended for two weeks until February 21, 2022.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) will hold its first annual conference at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, on May 18.

National Highways has increased the number of performance indicators it makes public at a regional level from five to 22, highlighting a disparity between areas.

UK used car transactions grew by 11.5% in 2021, with 7,530,956 units changing hands, according to new figures from the SMMT.

DF Capital has launched an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme with Octopus Electric Vehicles.

Wilmott Dixon has successfully argued that car allowance payments made to its employees was ‘relevant motoring expenditure’.

Lime's senior director of policy, Alan Clarke and London Cycling Campaign CEO, Ashok Sinha say the new Highway Code is key to unlocking change on road hierarchy.

Fleet operators, suppliers, manufacturers, and individuals working in the fleet industry are being asked to put themselves forwards for Brake’s 2022 UK Fleet Champions Awards.

ARI Fleet UK appoints Lee Smylie as new corporate business development manager and Keyloop appoints Kris McKenzie as chief revenue officer.

A new code of practice for the private parking sector has been launched, following years of campaigning for a fairer system for drivers.

MG Motor UK has confirmed pricing for the ZS EV Standard Range, following the launch of the Long Range version in November.

Greater London has been identified as having the largest number of speed cameras in the UK, with almost 1,000 speed traps located across the Capital.

The latest news from the fleet industry, including record growth for Munic.io, Geotab join road safety initiative and Swarco earns place on commercial framework.

Fleet leasing is an important growth area as core retail banking operations face margin pressure from low interest rates, according to Fitch Ratings.

Registrations of electric commercial vehicles grew by 21.4% in January, reflecting the growing demand for zero-emission vans.

The Government has extended its emergency funding for Transport for London (TfL) until February 18.

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Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and the Government announce Manchester's clean air zone (CAZ) has been put on hold.