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Mercedes to launch new compact van

Mercedes-Benz has revealed that it is to release a new urban, delivery van designed to compete with the likes of the Citroen Nemo, Fiat Doblo, Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Combo. The new Citan van takes its name from the words [...]

SEAT strives to be “fleet manufacturer of choice” with new Fleet Customer Commitment

SEAT is improving its aftersales service and making price promises regarding vehicle maintenance costs in a move sure to further seduce the fleet market. A new 12-point plan will outline exactly what fleet drivers can expect from their SEAT dealer [...]

Tusker to supply salary sacrifice car scheme for City Health Care Partnership

Tusker has secured the contract to deliver City Health Care Partnership CIC’s salary sacrifice car scheme. The partnership’s staff members – as well as their spouses and immediate family members – will be able to select cars with CO2 emissions [...]

Epyx enjoys 1000% uprise in retail customer bookings

Automotive-focussed IT solutions provider Epyx has seen retail customer bookings through its 1link Service Network e-commerce platform increase tenfold over the last 12 months. Through the brand partners with which Epyx operates, including motor manufacturers, consumers can make service and [...]

Audi launches new fleet-friendly A5 Sportback and coupe

Opting for an Audi A5 just got a whole lot easier with the launch of two new TDIe engines. Both powerplants are based on the same 2.0-litre TDIe engine, with Audi offering a 136PS unit on the A5 Sportback and [...]

The Fuelcard Company steps up FairFuel support

The Fuelcard Company has become a main sponsor for the FairFuelUK campaign. The fuel card reseller joins the RHA, RAC and FTA in the quartet of major sponsors as the campaign ramps up ahead of next month’s Spring Budget. Jakes [...]

MoTs are here to stay; Brake and BVRLA comment, IAM highlight A-road risk, Greenfleet ‘Arrive-n-Drive’ at Rockingham and top driving tips…

February is here and with it comes a chilling frost and icy conditions. It’s also brought another seven days of fleet related news though so it’s not all bad! Pour yourself a cocoa and read on… – Following the government’s [...]

Road deaths fall over 2011

The number of deaths on British roads fell by less than 0.5% during most of 2011. Figures from the Department for Transport show that in the 12 months before September 2011, 1,900 people were killed on UK roads with 22,530 [...]

FTA Ireland signs European Road Safety Charter

Freight Transport Association Ireland has signed up to the European Road Safety Charter to promote safer driving practices among commercial vehicle operators in the Republic of Ireland’s logistics sector. The European Road Safety Charter comprises enterprises, associations, research institutions and [...]

Appointments – 2 February

Volkswagen pick Plummer Ian Plummer is now heading up Retail Operations for Volkswagen’s Passenger Cars brand. Based at the VW’s UK HQ in Milton Keynes, Mr Plummer jumps ship after 15 years with Renault and takes over from Alex Smith [...]

Citroen refreshes Berlingo Multispace and Dispatch Combi

This spring, Citroen is to give its Berlingo Multispace and Dispatch Combi a styling refresh and equipment upgrades. Both new models will go on sale in the UK from April 2, 2012. Berlingo Multispace Berlingo Multispace gains a wider, more [...]

Low Emission Zone set for more UK cities?

More cities could follow London’s lead by creating Low Emission Zones over the coming years. One transport expert this week believes that the British Government could be forced into acting as the UK continually fails to hit EU emissions targets, [...]