Updated guidance on work-related road risk has been issued to clear up any confusion over where responsibility for legal compliance lies when employees use personal vehicles as part of their job.

Fleets in Greater Manchester will be able apply for funding from November to buy low-emission vehicles ahead of the introduction of the Greater Manchester clean air zone in May next year.

Logistics UK and Driver Require will explore ways in which the UK can address the current HGV driver shortage crisis as part of an in-depth session at Fleet & Mobility Live.

Sales of new vans achieved their second best ever August last month as more than 20,000 were registered, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

National vehicle movement and inspection company DMN Logistics is switching its entire corporate fleet to electric vehicles.

Goodyear will continue its 25-year partnership with the UK police after winning a new contract to continue to supply tyres to the entire force for the next four years.

A guide which describes the acceptable condition of a light commercial vehicle at end of lease has been updated to recognise the heavy use most vans are now experiencing.

A new artificial intelligence (AI) solution has been launched to assess the external condition of a vehicle’s body.

A new webinar designed to help fleet managers create their initial formal mobility strategies will be held by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Independent lift business and stairlift manufacturer, Stannah, has begun a trial to reduce its emissions from its corporate fleet.

Volkswagen has announced it will launch an ID model in the small car segment in 2025, two years ahead of schedule.

Mercedes has unveiled the EQE saloon, which joins its growing range of electric models.

New car registrations fell by 22% in August, the lowest performance for the month since 2013.

Tyre service and maintenance provider, ATS Euromaster, has expanded its mobile van fleet to meet surging demand for mobile servicing.

Venson Automotive Solutions is providing fleets with information and insight to help them make the transition the electric vehicles (EVs).

Insurance company QBE has extended its motor claims management contract with FMG.

Dacia has unveiled the Jogger, a seven-seat SUV that will arrive in the UK early next year.

Genesis Motor Europe has confirmed it will only launch electric vehicles from 2025 and will become a 100% zero-emission vehicle brand by 2030.

FleetCheck has secured a new MOT deal with Prestige Fleet Servicing for its customers ahead of an expected surge in demand.

Lexus has confirmed pricing for new version of its best-selling car, the NX crossover, which comes with a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain for the first time.

The Fleet News events portfolio surges back to life with the biggest show in the fleet calendar, Fleet & Mobility Live.

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Greater Manchester has started installing the necessary cameras and signage ahead of the launch of its Clean Air Zone (CAZ) in May 2022.

Transport for London has opened a new rapid charging hub in Woolwich which will allow eight electric vehicles to fully charge in 20-30 minutes.

Isuzu has unveiled a new tipper conversion for the D-Max pick-up, built in collaboration with TGS.

Maxus is partnering with Geotab reseller Levl to include telematics in every new electric vehicle produced by the van manufacturer.

Citroen and Peugeot have revealed pricing and specifications for their new compact electric vans, as both brands begin to accept orders for the vehicles.

Connected Kerb has installed 22 on-street electric vehicle chargers in Lambeth to demonstrate how affordable and accessible public charging can be deployed.

The issues and long-term challenges of moving people and goods around will be addressed at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live, at the NEC Birmingham on October 5 and 6.