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The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to decline with a 16.1% decrease in demand, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

The latest from the commercial fleet industry, including FleetCheck launching new factsheets for FORS fleets and Inspire launching its new safety e-learning solution.

Zap-Map has launched a service which allows EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks.

Volkswagen has starting taking orders for the new Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake, with a limited engine range available from launch.

More than 1,200 car derivatives are currently identified as Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) and are eligible for tax breaks, according to Cap HPI.

Fleet Assist has announced that more than 80% of its garage network is now capable of working on hybrid and electric vehicles.

Roadmap needs to be rolled out successfully to allow self-driving vehicles to operate.

Unprecedented downturn is prompting many companies to rethink their fleet strategies.

By Professor Colin Tourick, management consultant specialising in the automotive fleet and asset finance markets

TTC Group and Collision Management Systems (CMS) have partnered to launch a real-time, personalised driver risk management programme.

ULEMCo is converting 20 Glasgow City Council vehicles to hydrogen duel fuel, its largest single deployment to date.

The RAC will provide a customer service centre solution to all Groupe Renault brands in the UK after winning a competitive tender process.

EDF has been added to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) framework to provide electric vehicle charging infrastructure to public sector organisations.

New car registrations declined by 5.8% in August, leaving the market almost 40% down year-to-date.

Fleet decision-makers have until Monday, September 7 to share their views in the latest Fleet News survey on the long-term impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Petrol and diesel prices rose in August for the third consecutive month, but do not appear to be heading back to pre-pandemic levels, says RAC Fuel Watch.

Volta Trucks has revealed the new Volta Zero, a purpose-built fully electric 16-tonne commercial vehicle designed specifically for inner-city parcel and freight distribution.

The latest from the commercial fleet industry, including LondonEnergy commissioning Mercedes-Benz Arocs tractor units and Hermes taking delivery of seven Iveco Stralis NP trucks.

Volumes of sales through epyx’s fleet remarketing platform are now exceeding pre-lockdown levels, the company reports.

The UK’s interconnected supply chain could be put at risk due to a lack of pace in some government Brexit preparations, warns Logistics UK.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions (HCVS) is to offer its customers TMC’s mileage capture and audit services.

The case involved the use of three vehicles – two Volkswagen Kombis and a Vauxhall Vivaro – and whether they should be treated as cars or vans for tax purposes.

Transport for London (TfL) is ending its van scrappage scheme on August 28.

Drivers whose photocard licence or entitlement to drive expires between February 1 and December 31, 2020 have been extended for 11 months from the date of expiry under temporary changes announced by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

FairFuelUK, backed by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and Logistics UK (FTA), has said it will “fight tooth and nail” against rumoured plans to raise fuel duty.

Skoda has revealed the all-new fully electric Enyaq iV SUV and confirmed UK prices will start from £33,450.

Cadent North London has taken delivery of its first 10 zero emission vehicles as part of the company’s commitment to operating 1,000 zero emission vehicles by 2026.

Agility Group has been subject to a management buyout led by managing director Keith Townsend and his long-term partner Jacki Stevenson.

Concerns about Level 3 technology and automated lane-keeping systems