Mercia Fleet Management has launched a new grey fleet service with a free offer to the first 10 companies that sign up to it.

Online car retailer Cazoo says it will expand its offering to include commercial vehicles after buying Vans365 for £6.5 million.

Transport for London (TfL) has successfully prosecuted Thames Water for four safety streetworks related offences.

Kia UK has announced pricing and specifications for the new Kia Ceed, which has been given a significant range of updates for the 2022 model year.

Mercedes-Benz Trucks UK and BP have successfully tested an in-truck fuel payment system in the UK, running a successful pilot trial with Wren Kitchens.

LeasePlan UK says that mid-size and compact electric vehicles (EVs) are now more affordable than petrol and diesel cars in the UK.

Ford is to make electric car parts at its Halewood plant on Merseyside as part of a £230 million investment in the factory.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has implemented Jaama’s Key2 software to manage the day-to-day running of its EV salary sacrifice and business contract hire fleet.

Salisbury Linen Services (SLS) has been provided with a range of DAF LF 150 12-tonne and 18-tonne box rigid trucks by Ryder.

VMS Fleet Management has purchased 1,000 commercial vehicles from Maxus, one of the biggest deals struck by the manufacturer in the UK to date.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has produced a new guide that aims to help businesses develop a mobility policy.

The RAC has called on the Government to temporarily cut the level of VAT on motor fuel as the average price of a litre of petrol hits a near-record level.

The latest job appointements from the fleet industry, including the appointment of Khaled Shahbo as senior vice president for Europe at Enterprise Holdings.

Car auction houses are continuing to report record-breaking prices as demand in the used market remains buoyant with new car volumes continuing to fall.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has secured a new fleet deal with aviation detailing business, Up and Away, for 15 ABT e-Transporter electric vans.

Hyvia has unveiled its hydrogen-fuelled van, the Renault Master Van H2-Tech prototype, alongside its hydrogen refuelling station prototype.

Addison Lee wants to recruit 1,000 new drivers to meet growing demand for its services in London as the capital recovers from the pandemic.

The Government is hoping to ease pressure on the country’s supply chains caused by the driver shortage by temporarily extending so-called ‘cabotage’ rights.

Bedeo has increased its footprint with Ocado Retail by supplying 100% electric refrigerated vans using its technology.

Mobilleo has announced its adoption of What3words to help its users identify their precise location and destination more easily.

Despite warnings that MOT deferrals made during the pandemic could lead to massive demand, there was substantial jump in tests conducted in September.

The partnership aims to provide customers with electric vehicle chargers, charge point management software and ongoing support and maintenance.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched a vehicle subscription service that aims to deliver financial and fleet flexibility.

The new Ford Focus has been unveiled today featuring new electrified powertrains alongside advanced connectivity and driver assistance technologies.

A new contract has been signed by Transport for London (TfL) for Sopra Steria to run the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS).

The rollout of electric vehicle charging points in Scotland is now second only to London, according to new figures.

DS Automobiles’s new DS 4 hatchback range, which includes a plug-in hybrid model as well as petrol and diesels, will be priced from £25,350 on-the-road.

Zenith delivered EBITDA of £61.5m in its corporate fleet business, up £3.2m on the previous year, according to its annual financial results up to Match 31.

The Government is being urged to focus future policies on well-to-wheel emissions and overall energy efficiency performance of new fuels for transport.