Mercedes-Benz has given its seal of approval to the latest Hunter three axle commercial vehicle alignment system (HTA-MBHD).

Volkswagen has unveiled an updated version of the Golf for 2017, which promises drivers better fuel efficiency, improved safety and new hi-tech features.

A brave new world of fleet management is emerging with the ICFM adapting to ensure members are the “most equipped, most specialised and most informed”.

RH Commercial Vehicles is responding to a shortage of HGV technicians in the industry by training its own.

James Lewis, SHEQ director at Brogan Group has become the 500th person to gain the FORS Practitioner qualification.

Volvo Car UK has made its first UK fleet delivery of the new V90 premium estate, with an 11-car handover at Ping Europe’s Gainsborough head office.

Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) has signed a new contract to provide a range of inspection services and systems for the FCA Group on several thousands of cars and vans each year.

Škoda is launching its new connectivity offering - Škoda Connect - alongside the new Kodiaq.

Wincanton has retained the Carbon Trust standard, which it has held since 2010.

Tesco is deploying journey management and trailer tracking from Microlise on 940 trailers in Hungary, Slovakia, Poland and the Czech Republic.

Mercedes-Benz is to increase its remarketing volume to Aston Barclay by including the newly refurbished Westbury auction centre in its 2017 sales programme.

The Energy Saving Trust has shortlisted 31 fleets, suppliers and vehicle manufacturers for the 2016 Fleet Hero Awards.

Industry stalwart John Leigh has passed away.

Five of TruckEast's final year technical apprentices have graduated from Scania’s national training centre.

Evolt is providing smart electric vehicle chargers for Electric Nation, a trial that aims to understand the impact recharging has on power networks.

TyrePal has expanded its in-house expertise and skills by hiring Steve Coffin as operations director.

The range of an electric van can almost halve when it is carrying a full payload in real world conditions, according to a new trial by Arval.

The new five-seat Scénic and seven-seat Grand Scénic range, will be priced from £21,445 on-the-road.

FCA Fleet Services, has made its way into the top half of the FN50 listing for the first time ranking 24th, up from last year’s position of 31.

Addison Lee has become the first private hire vehicle company in the UK to partner with cycling charity London Cycling Campaign.

Nissan has unveiled a limited edition Leaf Black Edition which will go on sale in March.

Furniture retailer Starplan has added six Sprinter 314 CDI Long chassis cabs to its fleet.

By David Nicholas, fleet consultant, Arval UK

More than two thirds (69%) of company car drivers said they would drive an electric vehicle (EV) if they were offered one by their employer.

Cost and safety concerns have seen grey fleet management rise up the corporate agenda, says Richard Brown, managing director of Licence Check.

Charge revealed its vision of electric trucks live on stage at the Wired 2016 conference, showing its latest model among a range of electric vehicles being developed for sale in 2017.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management has rebranded as ICFM.

Carmarthenshire County Council has taken delivery of 10 DAF LF 220 FA refuse collection trucks for its waste collection service.

Fraikin has signed a new sole commercial vehicle supplier status with commercial butchers Fairfax Meadow.

The Department for Transport has published the results of its consultation that will ultimately lead to a doubling of penalties for drivers using handheld mobile phones.