Damage to vehicles due to potholes and sitting in congested traffic are the top business bugbears for companies that run fleets, according to new research by RAC Business.

ACFO is calling on the Government to encourage the modernisation of administering parking fines on private land.

The fleet industry has come out in favour of leaving the European Union, despite warnings that used car prices could fall and rental costs could rise.

Two companies were fined a total of £815,000 after a worker and father-to-be was crushed to death in Lancashire by a refuse collection vehicle.

Asset Alliance Group has appointed Debbie McLean as rental manager Scotland.

PIB Insurance has launched a fleet insurance product that uses telemetry data and focused risk management in order to reduce costs for the fleet operator.

ALD Automotive is preparing to relocate to a new HQ in the south west as the construction of its new £12 million offices enters the final stages.

Paul Barlow, of Severn Trent Water, has won the 2016 DAF Transport Efficiency Driver Challenge – a search to find Britain’s best commercial vehicle drivers.

LeasePlan NV has asked drivers around the world for their insights into mobility.

A turbocharged, three-cylinder petrol engine has replaced the 1.2-litre, four-cylinder engine previously in the Skoda Octavia range.

Manheim Commercial Vehicles has confirmed a record-breaking start to the year in its van division.

Santander Consumer Finance (SCF) is to roll out its new contract hire product for the business and personal sectors on a nationwide basis.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has expanded its nationwide network to 98 outlets, comprising 73 dedicated Van Centres and 25 additional Authorised Repairers.

Tusker was recognised at the Employee Benefits Awards for Best Staff Travel benefits in 2016.

JLR is predicting its true fleet sales will grow by 50% this year compared with 2015, with further double-digit growth expected through to 2020.

Geoff Barlow will join TCH Leasing as corporate sales manager for the Midlands and South-West region.

Fleet managers are calling for action after a number of company car drivers have been left unable to access connected car services.

Truck trips can now be planned on the TomTom MyDrive website and app.

Modal Training has launched a new package to provide dedicated training and support to facilitate recruitment, staff retention and workforce development.

Technicans Lloyd Cullen and Steve Abrahams have been crowned Auto Windscreens’ first ever ‘Clearly the Best’ 2016 champions.

Ricky McFarland has been appointed as head of strategic accounts at Mercedes-Benz Vans.

By Tim Camm, technical manager, National Windscreens

Two of the owners of Thornley-based S M Skips have been banned from operating vehicles after failing to declare serious convictions to the industry regulator.

Half of motorists believe the current combination of a fine and points for illegally using mobile phones while driving should be more severe, the RAC has found.

Kitchen manufacturer Nobia has seen the fuel bill for its 480-strong UK fleet fall by 9.8% since 2015 over and above pump price changes.

Driver data appears to have been accessed by third parties not involved in the repair of the vehicle, suggests an investigation by RMI Bodyshops.

The FTA has called on members of the Welsh Affairs Committee to press the Government for clearer information about the future of the Severn crossings.

Vehicle management, such as fuel expenses and claims, and taxing and insuring company vehicles, are among the most common time drainers, research suggests.

Vehicle technology company Abax has launched its new campaign to highlight the importance of compliance with HMRC mileage rules.

Rostrum representation from fleets is becoming ever more important to achieving good results at motor auctions, says Glass's.