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Fleets are again being urged to be extra vigilant following the rise in catalytic converter thefts.

Zenith has supplied OVO Energy with a new fleet of 26 Nissan e-NV200 electric vans.

FleetCheck reports some customers are expressing RV fears over buying new diesel and petrol cars and vans ahead of the 2030 ICE ban.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced changes to its senior management team to prepare for a “new era” of electrification.

Audi UK has announced James Buxton will be leaving the business, with Claire English named the new head of fleet.

Secretary of state for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS), confirmed for this week's Virtual Smart Transport Conference.

Logistics UK has said the ‘search for the country’s best van driver is on’ with the launch of its Van Driver of the Year competition for 2021.

A lorry driver has been caught veering on to the hard shoulder and narrowly avoiding a collision with another HGV, using his mobile phone at the wheel.

National Windscreens is renewing and growing its fleet of vehicles for technicians and staff as part of a £10 million investment over four years.

The latest news from the fleet industry including Enterprise increases EV fleet and new models join Europcar.

Ofgem – the Government’s energy regulator – has announced a £300 million funding package for 200-plus net-zero schemes over the next two years.

Stellantis brands Citroen and Peugeot have introduced a large electric van to their line-ups, with prices starting at £49,335.

Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) will develop a hydrogen fuel cell powered ecargo bike as part of a new project with the City of Aberdeen.

The number of vans on UK roads has grown to a record number in the last year, accounting for 11.4% of the total number of vehicles in use.

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North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) has unveiled three ambulances in honour of their former colleagues who died from Coronavirus.

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SCAS) has introduced two Kia e-Niro cars to its emergency response fleet.

South Tyneside Council has renewed its contract with Teletrac Navman to provide fleet management software and tracking for its 330 strong fleet of vehicles.

A new hub of electric vehicle (EV) chargers will open in Oxford this year, offering a variety of fast and ultra-rapid charging facilities.

Skoda’s facelifted Kodiaq SUV will have an on-the-road price from £27,650 when orders open next month.

Zenith has brought its commercial vehicle operations together under the Zenith Commercial brand as part of the FN50 company's integration strategy.

Menzies Distribution has taken delivery of the first vehicles from an order for 115 new generation MAN TGX trucks.

Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, explains why logistics companies are focusing on electrifying the final mile of delivery.

The cash was shared by more than 16,000 fleet drivers in 2020 and this year Lightfoot is planning to triple the amount of cash it pays out.

Project with Kent County Council aims to provide blueprint for local authorities to deliver charging infrastructure to hard-to-reach communities

Former Ford of Britain chairman Graham Hoare has been appointed president of global operations by lithium-ion battery cell technology investor Britishvolt.

ARI has announced it has undergone a major restructure in the way it offers fleet management services, following the expansion of its leasing portfolio.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

Greg McDowell has been appointed the new managing director of Marshall Leasing, replacing Peter Cakebread who retired in April.

A partnership between Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Imperial College London and Brompton Bike Hire has launched a mobility hub at Imperial’s South Kensington campus.