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Vauxhall has announced prices for the new Combo Life, its new van-derived people carrier.

HMRC has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), which come into force from September 1.

Volkswagen has announced We Share, an all-electric car sharing service in selected major cities.

The AA is to launch an app which it says has already helped predict and prevent breakdowns for tens of thousands of car drivers across the UK into the business sector later this year.

Fleet operators will receive guidance with a transition to a zero emission future at Fleet Live.

Fallon Hignett has graduated as the UK’s first female Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle breakdown specialist.

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has moved its 449-strong ambulance fleet across to a 100% Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre policy.

Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2018 annual Fleet Safety Awards sponsored by Trimble Field Service Management.

Blind Veterans UK has added six Volkswagen Transporter Shuttles to its fleet to transport members between their homes and its centres.

Four M Group Services businesses have received Occupational Health & Safety Awards from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents.

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) UK is launching a new series of online car and van auctions, to dispose of unsold stock.

Scania has restarted production of its V8 truck and marine engines, following an order stop caused by strike action at one if its suppliers.

Number 2 Mechanical Transport Squadron and Ryder have joined forces to celebrate the RAF’s 100th anniversary by wrapping two trucks in a commemorative livery.

Mercedes-Benz has revised the engine line up for the E Class and CLS adding new mild hybrid powertrains.

Congestion and air quality could be improved if cargo bikes and electric vans were used for last-mile deliveries, according to the Government.

After August 25 automated driving licence checks via third party providers will not be possible unless updated GDPR-compliant driver permission is obtained.

Group 1 Automotive UK will shortly complete the roll-out of TMC’s Fuel+ service across its 52 UK car dealerships.

E.ON has announced a new tariff specifically tailored for EV, offering a fixed reward of £30 per year equivalent to 850 free miles.

Green Elevator Services has added two new vans to its now five-strong Mercedes-Benz fleet.

Earthline has announced the order of 26 tippers from Scania, due to be delivered this year.

By Kevin Welstead, sector director EVs SSE Enterprise

Vauxhall has pulled the covers off its GT X Experimental concept, an electric SUV that highlights the brand’s future design direction.

Car drivers using the Dartford Crossing who have signed up to the Dart Charge pre-pay account are to face a 20% increase in their fares.

Rockingham Motor Speedway plans to become an automotive logistics hub, providing de-fleet, remarketing, refurbishment and storage services.

Civica has struck a new £278,000, five-year deal with the Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS).

Renault will reveal a new crossover at the Moscow Motor Show on August 29th.

Volvo has added a range of new powertrains to its XC40 compact SUV.

FiveAI is introducing data gathering cars in the Boroughs of Bromley and Croydon ahead of a planned trial of shared autonomous vehicles in London in 2019.