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Car warranty provider Warranty Direct has found that nearly 40% (36.8%) of cars and vans failed their MOT last year.

BMW Group has announced that a battery-electric Mini will go into production in 2019 at the company’s factory in Oxford.

Meridian Vehicle Solutions says both parties could potentially achieve better outcomes by entering into dialogue over rental damage charges.

BMW and Audi have both agreed to retrofit older diesel-engine cars with software that will reduce their emissions, as Mercedes embarks on its own £195 million service action.

Multifleet Vehicle Management business customers will take part in a six-month subsidised trial of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.

Activa Contracts has won a sole supply, full outsourcing fleet deal with Peel Ports Group.

Lightfoot has announced that it will increase its staff amid an influx of contract wins in the fleet sector.

Alphabet has launched a new online tyre replacement portal for drivers in collaboration with Kwik Fit.

Fleet Management Live, the UK’s biggest exhibition for fleet decision makers, has announced that Mobileye will be the headline sponsor for 2017.

The road safety charity Brake says stopping distances should be increased because drivers' thinking time has been underestimated.

Dawsonrentals vans has appointed a new finance specialist as it targets new asset acquisition markets for 2017 and beyond.

Škoda has announced true fleet sales growth of 16.1% year-on-year, giving it a market share of 3.6%.

Total Motion claims it is saving fleets “millions of pounds” by creating and managing businesses’ own leasing services on their behalf.

Venson Automotive Solutions has turned to r2c Online for a suite of online tools that will support the company in the management of its clients’ van and heavy commercial fleets.

Martin Evans, managing director of Jaama discusses why he thinks the Governments tax strategy is putting the future of the company car at risk.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has welcomed its first Spanish operator, Transnaba Orihuela as a bronze member.

DAF Trucks has confirmed the appointment of the latest addition to its DAF Dealer network – DW Commercials in Dosthill near Tamworth.

Cap HPI has promoted Chris Wright, who joined the business in 2015, to the role of managing director for its global operations.

Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Plexus Law to launch a proactive claims management service for large self-insured corporate fleets.

The number of UK fleets expecting growth has risen to its highest level for five years, according to Arval’s Corporate Vehicle Observatory Barometer.

Jaguar has updated its premium XJ saloon for 2018 with a new infotainment system and more driver assistance technology.

We’ve had an early preview of Vauxhall’s all-new crossover, the Grandland X, ahead of its official debut in September.

The AA Trust has launched Drive Electric, a free of charge electric vehicle (EV) training course.

Iveco has appointed Emmet Wrafter as light business line director, with responsibility for its Daily light commercial range in the UK and Ireland.

Venson Automotive Solutions urges fleets to help drivers focus on tyre safety after recent survey highlights tread depth ignorance.

The most common cause of MOT failures is windscreen wiper and washer-related issues, according to new research by AA Garage Guide.

Chargemaster’s multi-brand Electric Vehicle (EV) showroom opens its doors on Saturday July 22 at the Centre:MK in Milton Keynes.