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Ahead of the first regulatory changes to vehicle number plate’s vGroup has launched a new division, vPlate.

Qi Van Systems has appointed Colin Wilson as new business sales director, tasked with introducing more companies.

More than 70% of high-impact collisions recorded by Insurethebox's accident alert service last year were triggered by 17 to 21-year-old drivers.

Business drivers looking to take their electric vehicles abroad should plan their route thoroughly to ensure they don’t run out of charge, warns the AA.

Global engineering company Thyssenkrupp has taken on 11 Iveco trucks to replace DAF vehicles on its fleet.

UK car registrations have fallen behind the rest of Europe, with a 6.4% decline between January and June.

Metropolitan Police technicians have begun training to work on electric vehicles (EVs) as the organisation plans an EV fleet.

Bosch has announced a partnership with global weather information firm Foreca, which will deliver road condition prediction services for autonomous vehicles.

Just 2% of UK businesses would consider giving up their company cars, according to new research from Arval.

The Iveco Stralis NP has been ranked as the most fuel efficient truck when compared to its key rivals, according to tests carried out by European truck magazines.

Four in 10 small and medium sized businesses are unaware clean air zones will arrive in the UK as early as next year, a survey from the BVRLA suggests.

Barnack Storage and Logistics has switched to Mandata’s TMS Go! cloud-based transport management system to support growing workload.

LeasePlan UK has appointed Chris Black as commercial director and Steve Jones as director for future fleet solutions, with immediate effect.

Goodyear Tyres has been appointed by Abbey Logistics to supply tyres in a three-year deal, aiming to cut provision and maintenance costs.

Cap HPI is launching a WLTP solution for users of its new vehicle data, which will be trialled in August ahead of a full roll out in September.

More than half (59%) of drivers are unfamiliar with a range of new driving regulations introduced this year in France, a new RAC has found.

Stuttgart must comply with a court order and come up with an air quality plan that includes a ban on Euro 5 diesel vehicles or face a 10,000 Euro fine.

The future of mobility and last mile deliveries are the subject of two Government consultations launched today.

Greenworx is planning to grow its tree surgery and ground clearance business following the acquisition of its first Mercedes-Benz Unimog.

Ford has introduced a new Transit skeletal chassis cab that provides a lower height platform for a wide variety of body conversions and up to 200Kg extra payload.

ALD Automotive has seen an increase in the number of plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) ordered by its employees.

As a result of air quality debates, Fleet News editor invites industry figures to have their say in the Fleet Budget Manifesto

By Gerry Keaney, chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)

By Morris Kesler, chief technology officer at WiTricity

Waitrose is to operate a fleet of 58 trucks running solely on renewable biomethane in the UK's first large-scale trial of its type.

Irdeto will be showcasing software protection for keyless entry to today’s vehicles and cybersecurity defences for tomorrow’s autonomous vehicles.

Mazda has updated the CX-5 SUV with revisions to the 2.2-litre Skyactiv-D diesel engine.

European Commission says car manufacturers may be attempting to ‘cheat’ new vehicle emissions tests in a bid to ‘manipulate’ future targets imposed by the EU.

SsangYong has facelifted the seven-seat Turismo MPV with a re-freshed front end.