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The upcoming Škoda Octavia will be equipped with a suite of new technologies including mobile online services and a number of new driver assistance systems designed to make driving more comfortable and safer.

Aston Barclay’s Shropshire-based Press Heath site has been awarded with LeasePlan’s Best Service Provider for its strong performance throughout Q3 2016.

Prestige Fleet Servicing is looking to expand its network of independent fleet service centres by a third in the first quarter of next year to meet rising demand.

Outdoor advertising company JCDecaux UK has ordered a significant volume of Renault Trafic and Master Panel Vans to help spread clients’ messages across the UK.

Two-thirds of motorists believe the Government should introduce technology to disable certain phone functions for the sake of safety, according to new research by Continental Tyres.

National Windscreens has appointed Alistair Carlton as technical manager to further strengthen the company’s role in meeting the needs of new technologies.

Nexus Vehicle Rental is launching a virtual reality (VR) platform.

Sub Zero & Wolf has taken delivery of three new top-spec Iveco Eurocargos from local dealer Acorn Truck Sales, edging out the only two competitor brand trucks in its 18-strong fleet.

Vehicle management solutions provider FleetEurope has launched a fully outsourced consultancy service as part of its vehicle rental management offering.

Fleets help campaign reach almost half a million people during road safety week.

More than a quarter of transport professionals say they do not have the systems and technology in place to benefit from the DVSA’s Earned Recognition scheme.

The Department for Transport (DfT) is working on a code of practice and regulatory framework for autonomous vehicles in the UK.

Bosses at MAN Truck & Bus have announced Thomas Hemmerich will succeed Simon Elliott as managing director of MAN Truck & Bus UK from February 1, 2017.

The RAC has launched its first dedicated Truck Rescue Patrol, aiming to keep haulage and logistics customers on the move during the busiest time of the year.

Vauxhall has appointed Richard Roberts as its new Fleet Marketing and Motability Manager.

Fleets need to assess impact of stricter emissions laws and evaluate residual value risk as the Chancellor signposts and electric future, according to a new white paper from Sewells Research & Insight.

Driver education is key if fleets are to remove the risk of employees being over the drink-drive limit the morning after the night before.

Air quality plan must be published by next April and adopted by the end of July.

New BIK rates, which will see the tax paid by employers and employees fall dramatically for the cleanest cars from 2020, have been labelled “ludicrous”.

The BVRLA wants action after autumn statement announcement means bandings for zero emission vehicles will drop from 16% to 2% in 2020.

Salary sacrifice providers are bullish about the industry’s future despite sweeping changes announced in the autumn statement.

Britain’s new National Infrastructure Commission (NIC) is a key step on the road to dramatic improvements in business mobility, says mobility specialist TMC.

Fleets leasing company cars and vans from customers of Fleet Assist can benefit from a special AdBlue tank top-up offer negotiated with Halfords Autocentres.

Uber is expanding its self-driving car pilot using a fleet of self-converted Volvo XC90 SUVs.

The first wave of new officers from Transport for London’s (TfL) Taxi and Private Hire Compliance team have hit London’s Streets.

The latest figures from Tracker show that 64% of cars stolen in the north of England in 2015 were stolen with keys, compared to just 42% in the south.

Hybrid vehicles are set to overtake diesels in the race for real world economy, according to new data from Emissions analytics.

TCH Leasing has signed a sole supplier agreement with Kal Tire to provide and manage its entire fleet of vehicles in the UK.

Collett Transport Services (CTS) has purchased five new engineer service vans to replenish its current fleet and strengthen its workshop and field repairs provision.