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Uber has been granted an 18-month extension to continue operating in London after a Westminster court ruled in its favour at appeal.

A study by Citroen UK has revealed the best and worst maintained local roads across the country.

The latest news briefs including BCA launches a new digital sales channel, Arnold Clark announces partnership with Trakm8 and VW partners with Octopus Energy.

The Skoda Kodiaq is the latest vehicle to join the Great Western Air Ambulance fleet.

The new scrappage scheme has been launched ahead of the introduction of tighter emissions standards for London's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).

Ofgem is considering introducing new rules, which would allow power companies to switch of electric vehicle (EV) home-chargers during times of high demand.

Scania is promising fuel savings of up to 6% from its new range of V8 engines and new gearbox.

The remarketing sector says the ongoing impact of Covid-19 and uncertainty around Brexit are making planning beyond the short term "almost impossible".

Audi will introduce a coupe version of its Q5 SUV early next year, know as the Sportback.

Some of the fleet industry’s most popular car makers are supporting Fleet & Mobility Live this year in its free-to-attend virtual format.

Reflex Vehicle Hire has said it supports the UK Electric Fleets Coalition, which is calling on the Government to bring forward a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans to 2030.

The latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) showed that registrations in August declined by 5.8%, suggesting another very disappointing month for the industry.

Electric and hybrid cars continued to grow in popularity across Europe in August, representing more than one in five cars sold in the continent.

Yodel is recruiting 2,950 new employees across the country as it prepares for what is expected to be the busiest festive period in recent history.

Whistl has placed an order with Connexas to ensure that its fleet of 30 Bedford-based vehicles are compliant with the Direct Vision Standard.

The UK has 900 more speed cameras than the USA and the fourth highest of any country, according to new research from Redex.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed pricing and UK specs for the latest version of its flagship S Class saloon.

Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification for its updated i30 model, which features a fully-electrified powertrain line-up and a simplified trim structure.

Copart UK is increasing its vehicle storage capacity, with an ambitious growth programme underway to allow strategic development and expansion across the UK.

Plans to help protect jobs announced by the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, have been welcomed by the fleet and leasing industry.

Fleet News has become the official media partner for the 2020 Amazon Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, which celebrate outstanding female talent in the sector.

BCA is reporting that average values for used light commercial vehicles improved at BCA in August as sold volumes continued to rise.

Tuffnells is expanding its partnership with Enterprise Flex-E-Rent to cover HGVs on both rental and contract hire, to improve the flexibility of its fleet.

Steve Nash, CEO of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) warns that accelerated date for ban could put motorists and automotive workers at serious risk.

Yusen Logistics (UK) has described its latest fleet delivery from DAF Trucks as a “solid investment” as the company increases its DAF presence with 30 new 18-tonne DAF CF 260 FA box-body and curtain-side rigids.

Synetiq says that green parts are up to 70% cheaper when compared with new, OEM parts, and act as a like for like replacement.

Global facilities management company Atalian Servest has taken delivery of a new fleet of Nissan NV250 compact vans.

Ford has given its new Puma compact SUV a makeover courtesy of its ST performance division.

The Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, will unveil plans later this morning to try and stem job losses after lockdown restrictions were tightened.