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Shell Multi-Network fuel cards will now be accepted at Morrisons filling stations across the UK, following a new agreement between to the two companies.

Increasing connectivity means it’s imperative that the right information is delivered to fleets at the right time, says Epyx.

Teletrac Navman has agreed a new strategic partnership with logistics and delivery software business Stream.

Used car values in November dropped 0.6% at the three-year, 60,000-mile point compared to the five year average of -2.3%, according to Cap HPI.

Oxford is trialling six pop-up electric vehicle (EV) charge points for residents who have no off-street parking.

Citan 109 Dualiner 1.5 emits 17 times more NOx than Volkswagen Crafter, says AIR Index.

New business will offer contract hire, flexi-lease and daily rental options on a range of municipal vehicles.

HMRC cuts AFR rates for diesel cars with an engine size of 1,600cc or less.

Bott has opened a new, flexible workspace which in future can be designated entirely to hybrid and e-vehicle conversions.

Roadside pollution can be cut in half by a hedge, a new study from the University of Surrey suggests.

Almost a third of drivers have experienced a collision or near miss in the past year, but risks are significantly higher for at-work drivers, says DriveTech.

eBay, Gumtree Motors and Motors.co.uk announce combined platform under a new business-to-business brand

Criminals exploiting messaging app are fuelling vehicle theft ‘epidemic’, says report

TfL is to start issuing fines for vehicles that are more than two metres wide or two metres high, or goods vehicles weighing more than two tonnes.

Commercial vehicle bodybuilder says its new five-year warranty underscores its confidence in its products, processes and people.

Lincolnshire County Council has added four new Mercedes-Benz Arocs gritters to its fleet to clear the roads of snow and ice through winter.

CBVC Vehicle Management says it has seen major benefits from introducing e-licence checking, including reduced time in achieving driver approval and improved compliance levels.

Residual values for used electric vehicles (EVs) are progressing at different rates with prices for cheaper models strengthening in the last 24 months.

Renault has decided to stop offering the new Zoe with a battery lease option after the car was awarded class-leading residual values by Cap.

Fife Council’s independent trial on Mercedes-Benz refuse trucks demonstrates benefit of software upgrades.

Light commercial vehicle sector performed well against October guide values.

Philip Sellwood will step down in March 2020 and be succeeded by the organisation’s Group Director of Operations, Mike Thornton.

Transport for London (TfL) has decided not grant Uber a new private hire operator’s licence, in response to its latest application.

Subaru has launched a new Forester, which comes with an E-Boxer hybrid engine.

Auto Windscreens has launched drop-in sessions to support its staff to offset their personal motoring and transport CO2 footprints through BP’s not-for-profit Target Neutral programme.

JC Payne and Otis Vehicle Rentals has appointed Stephen Horrocks as group finance director, control and responsibility for all financial aspects of the businesses.

Fleet operators face new safety challenges as there are an increasing number of both younger and older employees driving for work, according to Licence Bureau.

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By Chris Stott, managing director of SalesMaster