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Transport for London (TfL) is launching a consultation on the congestion charge, which could reduce the hours of operation.

Mercedes-Benz has expanded the new S-Class line-up with a new plug-in hybrid S 580 e, offering a 63-mile zero-emission range.

TMC has launched a new app, TMC-e, which automatically tracks drivers’ journeys via GPS to assess whether an electric vehicle (EV) would work for them.

A lorry driver has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after he collided with another vehicle while using his mobile phone.

Demand for MOT tests between September and December is expected to cause “workshop chaos”, according to Continental Tyres.

Euro Foods has taken delivery of 11 new Iveco Daily 7.2t chassis cabs, along with three 12t Eurocargo trucks, as part of a fleet renewal exercise.

New transport committee report says unless charging habits change, or the National Grid is strengthened, power cuts could be seen in parts of the country.

The two-day Fleet & Mobility Live event at the NEC Birmingham on 5-6 October will offer priceless fleet insight, curated by leading fleet and HR managers, to address current fleet issues and long-term challenges.

Renault has confirmed full pricing and specifications for the new Megane hatchback plug-in hybrid, with deliveries starting from September.

Quartix has appointed Richard Lilwall as its new CEO, while Scania names Karima Haji as transformation director.

Department for Transport (DfT) funding of £20 million has been announced to deliver a series of projects to help support the uptake of zero emission trucks.

The need for self-isolation and recruitment issues are causing staffing shortages across the remarketing sector, according to the VRA.

Venson Automotive Solutions is reminding fleets to take time to carefully consider how they manage their post-pandemic fleet requirements.

Ruling is contrary to previous similar case won by Total People at the Court of Appeal.

Transport for London (TfL) has invested in 50 new cameras to enforce banned turns, bus lanes, yellow box junctions and weight restrictions.

New figures from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) show a return to car growth and record van registrations.

Sprint Power is leading a multi-million-pound Government-backed project to demonstrate the suitability of wireless charging technology for fleets.

Across the UK, France and Germany, 62% of grey fleet drivers don’t regularly conduct basic maintenance checks to ensure their cars are legal to drive.

A third (34%) of commercial vehicles will not meet the emissions standards of clean air zones (CAZs), research by R2C Online has revealed.

Up to 800 Shell electric vehicle (EV) charging points will be installed in as many as 100 Waitrose shops across the UK by 2025.

Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation says that access to charge points can be a ‘postcode lottery’.

It’s the goal of Fleet & Mobility Live for every delegate to come away energised with new ideas to lay the foundations for an effective and efficient fleet operation.

The latest news from the fleet industry including Thatcham Research launches ‘EV Ready’ training programme.

Rural all-electric refuse vehicles are being piloted by SP Energy Networks in partnership with Dumfries and Galloway Council for the first time in Scotland.

Mercedes-Benz will be ready to become a fully-electric car brand by the end of the decade, following a ramp-up in development of zero-emission vehicles.

Average used car values rose above £9,000 for the first time on record in June at BCA as sold prices outstripped market expectations by a significant margin.

Asda is moving its entire company car fleet to electric vehicles (EVs) as part of a strategy to reduce emissions.

Renault Pro+ has expanded the Master E-Tech Chassis Cab range with the introduction of fully converted Dropside, Luton Box Van and Tipper options.

Nottingham City Council has added nine Toyota Proace Electric vans to Electric Van Experience (EVE) scheme.