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HMRC has published new Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) effective from Tuesday (December 1) for company car drivers claiming back fuel costs from their employer.

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) says it is looking to work with fleets, but where it finds they are not managing the risk, it will take action.

Vauxhall has revised the Corsa and Corsa-e, offering greater choice, new engine options and lower prices.

The number of reported road accidents where ‘following too close to another vehicle’ was a contributory factor has almost halved in the last five years, according to analysis by TrackDays.co.uk.

Analysts expect online sales to overtake spending in physical stores for the first time this year as the country prepares for a Covid Christmas.

David Jinks, head of consumer research at Parcel Hero looks at the challenges facing the home delivery sector in a time of unprecedented growth.

Fleet News is asking fleet decision-makers for their views on the diesel and petrol, new car and van ban from 2030.

Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, which will honour an inspirational woman within the automotive industry.

Electric Nation has installed the first 100 chargers as part of its latest Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial.

Cap HPI has announced that Andrew Mee is retiring at the end of the year after having spent the past seven years with the firm.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is urging fleet decision-makers to audit their skills ahead of the challenges 2021 is likely to bring.

The new MAN TGX has been named International Truck of the Year 2021 by a jury of 24 trade journalists.

Karl Howkins, managing director of SOGO, explores the need for flexibility and resilience in the fleet industry.

The CALM Driver campaign has been launched to raise awareness of van and truck drivers suffering from poor mental health.

Alphabet have announced a new partnership with Medequip, a community healthcare equipment provider, supporting local authorities and the NHS.

Ron Santiago has been appointed as the new managing director of Europcar Mobility Group UK, covering all activities and rental brands of the Group in its UK perimeter.

Organisations and individuals have been recognised for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers at the UK Fleet Champions Awards, 2020.

Head of Fleet Assist, Vincent St Claire, says higher bills are more about ‘sample of vehicles having work done’.

A group of transport businesses and organisations, including DPD and Lime, are urging the UK government to fast-track action on air pollution.

A new Ford Ranger chassis cab variant has been introduced for the first time, providing fleets with the ability to create bespoke vehicles based on the pick-up.

Logistics UK is hosting its virtual Future Van Conference on November 27, 2020.

The Ride Safe School, an e-learning platform co-designed with DriveTech, aims to to educate people around e-scooter safety and responsible use.

Hyundai is planning to develop new ways to boost the growth in hydrogen technology, through a new partnership with chemicals group Ineos.

UK vehicle leasing companies say that lessons learned during the first lockdown mean processes are in place to ensure fleet services continue.

M Group Services Plant & Fleet Solutions has introduced a new camera system to enhance and promote safer behaviour across its fleet.

Roger Brereton, head of sales at Pailton Engineering, explains some of the unique challenges on the road to electrification in different sectors.

Vanarama has partnered with electric vehicle (EV) charging specialist Mina to offer a complete charging product for customers that lease electric vans.

Used car values have been dropping after a summer of strong growth, but the change in prices is not the result of the current lockdown.

DB Schenker has chosen Webfleet Solutions as its preferred telematics partner to provide improved real-time monitoring of its vehicles.