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The used car market halved in quarter two, but year-to-date decline and recent used car sales show the sector is recovering.

The Government is being urged to persuade motorists to book their MOT now in the interests of road safety and fears testing stations could become overwhelmed.

Alphabet GB has appointed Clive Buhagiar as its new interim chief operating officer (COO), replacing Uwe Hildinger who has taken a new role at Alphabet Germany.

Fleet managers should encourage salary sacrifice schemes in order to avoid the potential pitfalls of having more grey fleet drivers, as workers become home-based.

Used van prices have reached an all-time high in July as demand for used stock increases among buyers.

Scotland has been highlighted as having the highest concentration of rapid charging points for plug-in vehicles, according to a new report from the DfT.

The Electric Vehicle Association (EVA) England is urging the Government to bring the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles forward to 2030.

Platform Property Care has expanded its fleet with the addition of over 100 new Citroen vans from across the Citroen light commercial vehicle (LCV) range.

Global fuel company Shell has launched Shell Telematics, an integrated fleet management solution and its first move into the UK fleet telematics space.

News briefs from across the fleet industry, including how SMR is a key consideration for fleets going forward and drink driving warning during the holiday season.

Openreach is expanding its zero-emission fleet with an order for 270 fully electric Vauxhall Vivaro-e vans and nine Corsa-e cars.

Hyundai will launch three new electric vehicles in the next four years, under its new dedicated brand Ioniq.

A truck driver, who ploughed into a school minibus killing a teenage boy and teaching assistant after using his mobile phone, has been jailed.

Fleet decision-makers are being promised a three-day ‘virtual extravaganza’ as Fleet & Mobility Live goes online this year on November 17, 18 and 19.

The Government has confirmed it will introduce new type approval regulations based on those developed by the EU, following the UK’s exit from the EU.

BMW plug-in hybrid models are now able to automatically switch to ‘EV mode’ in designated areas of London and Birmingham, using the brand’s eZone technology.

Birmingham City Council is to roll out 394 fast and rapid chargers to support taxi fleets making the switch to electric vehicles.

Licence Bureau has praised vehicle fleet operators for their focus on driver safety and compliance despite the business challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic.

By Andy Jackson, head of finance at Imosphere

The latest from the fleet industry, including MotoFix becomes a member of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) and DriveTech launches its redesigned website.

Birmingham City Council has approved a new air quality action plan for public consultation.

New cameras are being installed ahead of the expansion of London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) to the North and South Circular.

Openreach is trialling the Ford Transit Custom plug-in hybrid (PHEV) to determine whether the powertrain technology will suit its day-to-day operations while driving forward its green ambition.

TMC buys Vertivia Holdings for an undisclosed sum, making it one of the biggest mileage capture and fuel data management companies in the UK.

Energy company EON and Nissan have installed 20 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) chargers as part of a trial to establish the benefits for fleet operators and is looking for more participants.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has unveiled a new training package designed to help fleet operators better manage driver fatigue.

Arcadis, LEVL Telematics and Geotab have joined forces to offer a digital solution to help organisations looking to transition their fleets to electric vehicles (EVs).

Legislation defining the tax treatment of when a vehicle is a van or a company car has been labelled outdated, unclear and not fit for purposes by tax experts.

European e-scooter operator Voi has been appointed on a 12-month trial basis to provide e-bikes across the region and test out e-scooters in the centre of Cambridge.