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Nationwide Vehicle Assistance (NWVA) is looking to expand the client base for its ONSITE mobile repair service through a new business development programme.

Two thirds (67%) of fleet operators expect to add electric vehicles (EVs) to their fleets within five years, according to a study by The AA and Rivus Fleet Solutions.

Volta Trucks has confirmed that the first Volta Zero vehicles will be manufactured in Steyr, Austria, by Steyr Automotive, formerly MAN Truck and Bus Austria.

First time electric company car drivers should be given guidance and policy from their employer on the public charging options available to them and the associated costs, says FleetCheck

Audi has joined forces with two large fleets to trial the use of the Mina home charging system for company car drivers.

Ogilive Fleet has launched an electric vehicle database to help drivers transition to the new technology.

Businesses who use gig economy workers and operate grey fleets may be slow to react to updated work-related road risk guidance announced this week, experts claim.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) is celebrating reaching record numbers of gold- and silver-accredited members.

Fleet Alliance is providing a Nissan Leaf to Scottish Renewables to help promote its sustainability role, ahead of the COP26 climate change conference.

Halewood Artisanal Spirits has taken delivery of 25 Kia e-Niro’s from Bolton Kia to help transition its fleet to electric.

The Office of Road and Rail (ORR) has published a new report that backs up claims by National Highways that smart motorways are the safest roads in the country in terms of fatalities.

Seven police forces have already either tested or requested an evaluation of the Ford Mustang E-Mach police car concept.

Fleet operators have two weeks to respond to the Government’s consultation on the proposed CO2 emissions regulatory framework for all newly sold road vehicles in the UK.

TTC is urging fleet managers to focus on the legislation change surrounding licence extension periods affecting company drivers.

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Updated guidance on work-related road risk has been issued to clear up any confusion over where responsibility for legal compliance lies when employees use personal vehicles as part of their job.

Fleets in Greater Manchester will be able apply for funding from November to buy low-emission vehicles ahead of the introduction of the Greater Manchester clean air zone in May next year.

Logistics UK and Driver Require will explore ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at Fleet & Mobility Live.

Sales of new vans achieved their second best ever August last month as more than 20,000 were registered, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

National vehicle movement and inspection company DMN Logistics is switching its entire corporate fleet to electric vehicles.

Goodyear will continue its 25-year partnership with the UK police after winning a new contract to continue to supply tyres to the entire force for the next four years.

A guide which describes the acceptable condition of a light commercial vehicle at end of lease has been updated to recognise the heavy use most vans are now experiencing.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) solution has been launched to assess the external condition of a vehicle’s body.

A new webinar designed to help fleet managers create their initial formal mobility strategies will be held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Independent lift business and stairlift manufacturer, Stannah, has begun a trial to reduce its emissions from its corporate fleet.

Volkswagen has announced it will launch an ID model in the small car segment in 2025, two years ahead of schedule.

Mercedes has unveiled the EQE saloon, which joins its growing range of electric models.

New car registrations fell by 22% in August, the lowest performance for the month since 2013.