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An increasing number of businesses and company car drivers are bypassing plug-in hybrid vehicles and instead opting to make a straight switch from diesel to full battery electric cars.

Kia will roll-out its Korean car subscription service - Kia Flex - globally and strengthen its electric vehicle line-up with 11 new models by 2026.

Hyundai will supply all-inclusive electric car (EV) subscription service Onto with Kona Electric and Ioniq Electric models this year.

A new data service, which can provide access to telematics data from any data source in real time, including OEM-embedded hardware, has been launched.

SM UK has launched a new type of vehicle conversion, providing a Covid-safe environment for workers on remote sites.

New car sales in the UK have taken a hit as a result of the county’s third national lockdown, with used car sales helping to prop-up the motor retail sector.

Mitie has launched a zero-emission gritting service for commercial use, using an electric gritter and sustainable white marine salt.

The interoperability of electric vehicle (EV) charge points should be made a condition for local and central government funding, a new report suggests.

MAN has upgraded the available infotainment options for its TGE van and introduced a new e-call system.

Fleet managers 'rushing' to switch to greener vehicles could be making a “costly mistake” to their business, Total Motion’s MD has warned.

Following a consultation with fleets and insurers, Drive iQ has launched a new revision of its online driver safety and wellbeing programme.

Potholes are perceived by motorists to be a more significant concern on the road, overtaking texting and drink-driving as a worsening problem, finds IAM RoadSmart.

Logistics UK has announced a partnership with Avail - a driver hire technology platform - to offer its members an alternative to traditional agencies.

The AA has launched a new car leasing product, AA Smart Lease, through LeasePlan, to help give drivers access to cars compliant with clean air zones (CAZs).

A national police campaign to target illegal mobile phone use by drivers started this week.

Fleet industry veteran Maurice Howkins has joined his sons flexible leasing business SOGO as corporate sales director.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks will become a standalone company called Daimler Truck, while parent company Daimler will be re-named as Mercedes-Benz and focus on cars and vans.

Auto Data Solutions is offering fleets a free audit of their data and systems to identify savings and help platforms work together more effectively.

Transport for London (TfL) has issued 50,000 Direct Vision Permits to date, accounting for just 12% of currently licenced HGVs.

Fuel prices vary by up to 13p per litre across the UK, according to the latest data from fuel price aggregator myAutomate.

Mazda has become the first automotive manufacturer to join the eFuel Alliance, which supports the use of synthetic CO2 neutral fuels to reduce transport emissions.

Whistl has teamed up with Road to Logistics to offer HGV drivers roles at its Bedford Super Depot.

Automotive business intelligence company, Autofutura, has acquired Chrysalis, a supplier of loyalty solutions for manufacturers, finance companies and retailers.

New research published by LeasePlan highlights a shift in favour towards electric vehicles (EVs), with 58% of UK drivers saying they have a favourable view of electric driving.

Autorola UK is offering a white label version of its online wholesale used car sales portal to support the disposal of used vehicles.

The 600 IMDA members will have access to Aston Barclay’s six auction centres with IMDA stock being branded as part of weekly dealer sales held at each site.

New LCV registrations rose by 2% in January, with 24,029 vehicles sold, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

Drivers should always drive as if they are being watched by the police, with scores of dash cam recordings submitted to forces on a daily basis, says RAC

Cazana's retail price index in 2020 increased by 7.6%, the slowest depreciating model range at 12 to 24 months is the BMW X3.