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Transport for London (TfL) is adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and simulation technology to detect disruption on the capital’s road network.

Ian Terblanche, strategic sales and channel director at Sigfox, explores how artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can optimise fleet management.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is hoping to make electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK become as recognisable as the red post box.

Stuart Russell has joined Thrifty Car & Van Rental as director of its FlexiFleet division to grow the long-term rental offering.

Midland Expressway has partnered with Sagacity to carry out detailed analysis of traffic patterns and levels on the M6 Toll, as lockdown eases across the UK.

Martin Brown has been appointed chair of Fleet Alliance, as a new chief executive and chief operating officer join the business.

M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions, part of M Group Services, has achieved a Gold Medal Award at the RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards.

The DfT has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours enforcement until October, due to the continued pressures on local and national supply chains.

Zenith is investing in a new marketing campaign to boost awareness of its direct-to-consumer leasing subscription business ZenAuto.

Three-in-10 motorists avoid narrow country lanes and are prepared to take a detour to avoid them, according to new research Ageas and the RAC.

Van registrations have declined for the first time this year as supply shortages saw 14.8% fewer vehicles registered in July 2021 than in the same month last year.

Peter Millichap, UK marketing director at ‎Teletrac Navman UK, examines how the global semiconductor shortage is impacting vehicle manufacturers.

The driver Kenneth Aitchison was struck by a wheeled shovel loader operating in a yard while stood at the rear of his vehicle.

The Volkswagen Tiguan SUV is now available with a plug-in hybrid 'eHybrid' powertrain, which is priced from £35,515.

Fuel data from the last 18 months shows that the UK is on the road to economic recovery, explains Paul Holland, managing director for UK Fuel at Fleetcor.

A consortium led by the VW Group has launched a $3.4 billion (£2.4bn) takeover of vehicle rental company Europcar.

Zap-Map and Advanced Infrastructure have secured funding to build Zap-Zero, a new electric vehicle (EV) route planner that provides zero-carbon journeys.

Citroen has updated the Berlingo model range, effective from October 2021 production.

Fleet and business new car registrations were down by a third (33%) in July, as the semiconductor shortage and the ‘pingdemic’ impacted both supply and demand.

Ford Kuga plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivers across Europe have covered 49% of their total distance travelled, this year, using battery power alone.

Leeds city council, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and Bradford council have secured funding for 32 new e-cargo bikes for businesses in the area to trial.

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has launched an eLCV course for fleets transitioning to electrification, with the first taking place on September 9.

Scottish distribution firm, M&H Carriers has begun to electrify its Highland delivery fleet.

Research by Northgate Vehicle Hire has revealed the 'top motorway services in the UK’.

The theme for Road Safety Week 2021 has been announced as ‘Road Safety Heroes’, celebrating the work of those who are working to make roads safer.

Vauxhall is now accepting order for the new Movano and Movono-e, which are priced from £30,755 and £61,085 respectively.

Seat has revised the pricing and specification for the Ateca and Tarraco SUVs.

The new funding round has been announced by the Energy Saving Trust and the Department for Transport (DfT).