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Continental has launched a new all-season van tyre that is designed for use on delivery vans.

New vehicle supply challenges will persist in the automotive industry throughout 2022, warns analyst KPMG.

Van fleet operators are being encouraged to start planning for the arrival of electric commercial vehicles in 2022, if they are not already doing so.

IT development is being tailored to make journey between its providers seamless for fleets.

The A34 in Hampshire, between the A33 and M3, is expected to have the worst traffic jams during the festive period this year, according to new research.

Cash management specialist Pivotal has installed Trakm8’s RH600 Telematics Integrated Camera across its 130-strong fleet of vans.

Sandown Van Centre has opened in Poole, providing dedicated maintenance and repair services for Mercedes-Benz vans.

Peugeot has improved the driving range of its electric e-208 and e-2008 models as part of a wider suite of updates across the respective model line-ups.

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Used car prices in the UK have risen by 28% in the first 11 months of 2021, which is more than any other European country according to Indicata.

Lookers is investing in a dedicated nationwide fleet of specialist delivery vans to bring customer vehicles straight to their door.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has introduced two new powertrains for the Unimog implement carrier, boosting power by 54PS.

Vauxhall has cut the price of the Corsa-e and Mokka-e by £3,000, in response to the Government’s reduced plug-in car grant (PiCG).

Fleet industry welcomes new requirements forcing developers to install EV charge points, but say they fail to help employees who don’t have a driveway.

Used LCV values rose during November at BCA as demand for vehicles to service the online and home delivery sector increased in the run-up to Christmas.

Fleet Alliance has appointed Mark Roberts to the newly-created position of salary sacrifice product manager.

FleetCheck and RED Driver Training have signed a new affinity partnership in response to the increasing demand for HGV driver training.

Osprey Charging has opened a new high-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Croydon.

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Standardised testing of infotainment systems would reduce risk of distracted driving, while allowing drivers to use phones in a cradle sends ‘wrong message’, say road safety experts.

Rebecca Needham, road safety officer (England) at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), warns of the dangers of distracted driving.

Changes to the UK operator licensing regime will come into force from May next year.

New figures from Volkswagen Financial Services UK’s (VWFS) Rent-a-Car service show there has been a 144% increase in rental bookings this year.

Same-day delivery company CitySprint has been bought by DPD UK, subject to regulatory clearance, for an undisclosed sum.

Arrival has revealed its first prototype electric car which it has designed specifically for the ride hailing-industry.

New rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car, originally expected to take effect from November 15, have finally come into force.

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Scotland’s first biomethane refuelling station has been opened by CNG Fuels between Edinburgh and Glasgow, helping to decarbonise fleets.

Volkswagen has revealed pricing and specifications for the new T7 Multivan, which will replace the existing Caravelle, Sharan and Touran people carriers.