The UK’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) have joined the Steering Committee for the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2016) technology showcasing and networking event.

Iveco has presented its vision for the use of Natural Power to senior fleet decision makers representing 80 transport and logistics companies from across the UK – showcasing its first gas-powered heavy truck for long-distance operations.

Activa Contracts and Autoglass are offering a deal for recalibration of vehicle camera and radar-based driver assist systems after windscreen replacement.

Electricity company Ecotricity is to introduce a £6 fee per use of its motorway electric vehicle charging network.

Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has joined the Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign.

Skoda has released images and specification details of its new Kodiaq large SUV.

By Nick Walker, managing director, RAC Telematics

Nearly two thirds (63%) of respondents to the latest BVRLA Fleet Technology Survey strongly agree that more standards and regulation are required to control access to and use of vehicle and driver data.

Eight of Britain's top 10 best-selling cars offer five-star Euro NCAP rating, but autonomous emergency braking is available as standard on only half of them.

Three Traffic Wales patrol vehicles were operated for up to two months earlier this year without a valid MOT certificate, following an 'administrative error'.

The Mayor of London’s new consultation on air quality issues could create a significant cost burden, especially for small businesses, says the FTA.

The Government's announcement that the Severn Bridges won’t be a “cash-making exercise” when they return to public ownership has been hailed as a big win.

Masternaut has formed a strategic partnership with transport industry trading platform, Same Day Courier Network (SDCN), to ensure couriers and haulage operators can improve fleet efficiency through telematics.

Repair Link has just completed a recent upgrade of its bespoke operating system to give greater control over performance and targets.

A group of fleet industry personalities and motorsport fanatics are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by competing in a European 24-hour kart race

Northgate has further strengthened its executive team with the appointment of a new operations director.

The BVRLA has welcomed 94 new members across all categories of membership during the first six months of 2016, taking the association’s total membership to 853.

Bibby Distribution has taken delivery of five new bespoke bread transport trucks for its contract with Roberts Bakery.

East Yorkshire-based O&H Vehicle Conversions has been acquired by the venture capital group Endless.

Daimler has bought European leasing firm Athlon, with a plan to rebrand and integrate its 'Daimler Fleet Management' division under the Athlon brand.

Organisations from across the globe have made it through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2016.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has set out his 'Clean Air Action Plan', in which the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone is brought forward to 2019 from 2020, and extended to the North and South Circulars.

Autorola UK says the spike in trading caused by a new plate change now typically takes 10 weeks before settling back down to normal.

Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications of its forthcoming Ioniq, its new hatchback offering a choice of EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

Rob East has been appointed head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars with immediate effect.

The Landscape Group has extended its relationship with Motiva by adding more than 100 vans, tippers and transporters to its fleet.

Renault has announced a number of specification and option updates to the Captur range.

Order books will open at the end of the month for the Isuzu D-Max AT35 Arctic Trucks pick-up.

Mule Tipper Inserts have launched a new concept which allows everyday pick-up trucks to transform into a Tipper.

Chargemaster and Pod Point are to offer free home charge units for Nissan Leaf customers in a new nationwide campaign.