The Department for Transport is investigating the impact of AdBlue cheat devices amid calls from manufacturers and trade associations for them to be banned.

Fleet managers have been asked to help reach an agreement with manufacturers over data sharing from connected cars.

The all-new Renault Mégane has received best-in-class service, maintenance and repair (SMR) figures at launch, according to data provided by Cap HPI.

A new survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line reveals 25-34 year olds are taking huge risks by using their phone whilst driving.

Seasonal pressures pushed the used car market to a 1.6% decline in July reports Cap HPI.

The true fleet market in the UK saw a drop of 0.8% in June compared to the same month last year, according to Dataforce.

London Assembly environment committee has urged the London Mayor to consider tighter standards on diesel vehicles as part of his air pollution action plan.

Technology provider Fleetondemand has launched a new global vehicle hire capability to its portfolio of mobility solutions.

Fix Auto Manchester East is managing the costs associated with the running of its courtesy car fleet with the early adoption of a new App from Circle Leasing.

Auto Styling Truckman has launched two Volswagen-approved commercial hardtops for the Amarok pick-up truck.

The value of car dealerships’ inventory has risen 46% over five years to £23.4 billion last year, up from £16.1bn five years ago, says UHY Hacker Young.

By Ross Jackson, Chief executive officer, Fleet Operations

New statistical analysis of the RAC’s pothole-related call-outs provides strong evidence the quality of Britain’s roads has deteriorated substantially.

Vehicle advertising is proven to be hugely cost effective for a business in attracting customers, but there are ‘golden rules’ to observe in ensuring fleet graphics are a marketing winner.

Thatcham Research has issued a voluntary code of practice to provide guidance on the recalibration of safety technology during the replacement of windscreens.

Danwood Group has reduced its fuel costs by 13.8%, on top of fluctuations in pump prices, after introducing a TMC and Barclaycard product.

Lex Autolease has maintained positive growth in the first half of 2016, growing its risk fleet by 12,224 vehicles (3.9%) to 329,865 units.

Amey has outsourced the management of its fleet of more than 8,500 vehicles and specialist assets to Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions in a six-year agreement.

Cash-in-transit specialist Loomis has signed a service contract deal with Mercedes-Benz for its additional 105 used Sprinters.

Research shows that worldwide, car crashes are the leading cause of death among young people, with a higher proportion dying on the roads during the summer.

Nissan Motor (GB) has made a series of key appointments and structural changes within its corporate sales team.

PJM Group has been shortlisted for the Innovation Award for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.

Asset Alliance has secured its first order from steel piping supplier Shawston, placing three vehicles on a five-year full-service contract hire agreement.

MPs on the Transport Committee warn that current thinking is not sufficiently targeted or wide-reaching to deliver drivers fast enough to address the shortage.

Volkswagen has revealed the first images of the all-new Crafter van, which will go on sale in the first quarter of next year, with orders opening in November.

More than 100,000 people have used a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online service, to ensure that their car benefit and car fuel benefit is correct.

British drivers heading into France face more potential delays over the next two weekends, the AA has warned.

According to the latest Home Office Report, the Metropolitan Police has seen the first rise in vehicle thefts in 20 years.

TIP Trailer Services has added 17 Renault Masters to its mobile maintenance fleet, bringing the total number to 58.

Demand for van conversions is soaring as light commercial vehicle numbers continue increasing with May being a record-breaking month for new registrations.