A 60mph speed limit could be introduced on the M1 to improve air quality in Sheffield, according to reports.

Michelin Solutions UK commercial director Paul Davey and sales manager Richard Dale have expanded their roles to include functional support to Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden.

Northside Truck & Van has won the Mercedes-Benz Van Retailer of the Year title for the second time running.

Drive Software Solutions has appointed Albert Kato as sales executive mid-market.

BCA has restructured its supply chain operations to integrate recent acquisitions, and offer support for manufacturers and fleet operators.

Alphabet has appointed Leo Taylor as its new head of product management, who returns to the company after five years.

There is growing concern among motorists about both the cost and availability of parking in the UK, according to the latest RAC Report on Motoring.

Glyn Hopkin has signed an exclusive three year remarketing deal with BCA, running until the end of 2019.

New cars and motorcycles could no longer require an MOT for the first four years.

Ford is launching a 12-month trial of 20 new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Transit Custom vans in partnership with Transport for London.

More than 10,000 vehicles were stopped by police as part of a week-long crackdown on mobile phone use in November, detecting nearly 8,000 offenders.

Prices have been announced for the all-new Volkswagen Crafter, with UK Van Centres able to take orders now ahead of the van’s official launch at the CV Show in April and first customer deliveries in May.

Route Monkey is working on a new generation of transport and mobility algorithms for quantum computers, which should cut fleet costs and emissions.

Demand for white cars has fallen for the first time since 2005, but the colour is still the most popular among new car buyers.

The UK will play a key role in shaping future European transport policy following the solus award of the latest EC Automotive Safety Framework to TRL.

The average selling price of vans sold at Manheim in December was £5,401, a rise of 15.7% year-on-year and 4.2% from November.

The European car industry boomed in 2016 with SUV sales accounting for one in every four cars sold.

The Freight Transport Association's Van Excellence Operational Briefings are returning this spring to explore risk and driver management and discuss best practice and compliance issues.

Logistics company Wincanton has ordered 100 new vehicles from Mercedes-Benz to support its expansion plans.

The overall annual cost to London from traffic delays on busy roads is £5.5 billion – a 30% increase on the £4.2bn reported in 2012/13.

Telematics provider Ram Tracking has donated 11 vehicle trackers to a blood supply charity, minimising the time it takes to deliver critical supplies to hospitals.

InstaVolt has bolstered its senior management team with the appointment of Matthew Tunstall as director of operations.

Medium term rental is likely to receive a boost in demand this year and businesses exercise caution at the threat of an economic downturn.

Dunmow Waste Management has added four Volvo FL skip loaders to its fleet after recent expansion of the business.

Alphabet International has officially launched in the Chinese market, offering a portfolio of services focused on financial leasing and business mobility.

RAC Business Services has appointed Roger Williams as its new sales director.

Claims Management & Adjusting has called on Highways England to review its processes for handling Crown property claims against drivers, fleet operators and insurers.

The all-new Honda Civic will cost from £18,235 when it goes on sale in March and residual values are predicted to be 9% higher than the outgoing model.

The Trailerlock device for protecting the rear doors of trailers and LCVs to prevent intruders from breaking into vehicles is now available in the UK.

The focus of fleet management software will continue to shift in 2017 to facilitate organisations’ intelligent utilisation of a wider variety of both internal and externally-generated data.