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Earned Recognition status allows transport operators to demonstrate they meet high levels of safety and compliance standards.

Government also announces consultation to remove councils' access to DVLA data to enforce schemes by camera.

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Successful trial of digital Ford Pro solution, which gives AA drivers control of ancillary equipment from the vehicle's touchscreen, leads to major fleet deal.

DfT widens access to charge point grant, confirms £185m EV infrastructure funding to councils and launches forum for Government and charging industry.

Skoda has unveiled a new electric compact SUV that is due to go on sale next year.

A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and causing a public nuisance after claiming the brakes had failed on his Jaguar I-Pace.

Half of local authorities have an EV charging strategy plan in place, but the vast majority are failing to talk to fleets about their needs.

Almost half of all cars registered to fleets were fully electric in 2023, new Cap HPI data from the UK's largest fleet operators suggests.

Hundreds of thousands of drivers hit with fines from poorly designed and oversized yellow box junctions, new research suggests.

Maserati has confirmed the pricing, range and specification for its new electric SUV, the Grecale Folgore.

Volkswagen has revealed two new GTX models to join its line-up of sporty electric cars.

Skoda is now accepting orders for the new Superb hatchback and estate, with prices starting from £34,865.

Parliament urged to back the Automated Vehicles Bill to ensure its swift passage into law so self-driving technology can be deployed sooner rather than later.

BP Pulse has acquired one of the largest truck stops in Europe and plans to transform the site by installing mega-watt chargers for electric HGVs.

Half of businesses currently monitoring driver behaviour, with almost a third 30% planning on investing in driver technology this year, new research suggests.

Electric cars are less likely to suffer from a flat battery call-out than petrol or diesel cars, according to new data from Start Rescue.

More than half of EV drivers say they would face significant difficulties having to rely on the public charging network.

The winners, runners up - and picture highlights from the 2024 Fleet News Awards.

Anaphite has received £1.6m in funding to accelerate the development of its dry-coating technology for use in electric vehicle battery manufacturing.

The automotive aftermarket continues to face multiple challenges with vacancies remaining stubbornly high, according to a new report from the IMI.

Nominations are open for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2024, honouring inspirational women in European automotive.

A hydrogen-powered meals on wheels van has entered trials with Monmouthshire Council this week.

Tackling privacy concerns and ensuring fleets are consulted before any new road charging regime is introduced are among a series of recommendations.

National Highways is advising motorists to only travel if necessary with the first ever planned full closure of the M25 taking effect from Friday.

BMW’s X2 sports activity coupe is to be available with a fully-electric powertrain, offering a range of up to 283 miles, when the second generation range goes on sale today.

Lucy Soper, first aid trainer at Ridgeway Training, shares her concerns over the mental health of commercial vehicle drivers and urges the industry to do more.

The 2024 dinner was a sell out, welcoming 850 delegates from across BVRLA membership, with Industry Hero Awards also awarded.

Association of Fleet Professionals believes opening up public sector chargers to private sector fleets could help fill a gap in the public network.

TTC Group is uniting its portfolio of training and risk management businesses under one brand - TTC - laying the foundations for further growth.