Nexus Vehicle Rental has appointed Chris McGarry as IT director to grow its technological capabilities and develop new products and services.

Nixon Hire says it has transformed its customer service and boosted the productivity of its mobile workforce using JobWatch from BigChange Apps.

Stephen James Group has signed an exclusive three-year remarketing deal renewal with BCA commencing in April 2016.

Before taking up his role as DVSA chief executive on April 1, Gareth Llewellyn is spending the next two weeks out and about meeting DVSA customers.

The fleet industry has welcomed the continuing freeze in fuel duty after the Chancellor George Osborne cancelled the inflationary rise due next month.

Andrew Austin, group operations director at Priority Freight, looks at the impact of a possible EU exit on the logistics industry.

There would be "significant uncertainty" over used car values if the UK left the EU following the June referendum, says Glass's.

Fleet software supplier Jaama has further strengthened its project management team as it continues to expand its customer portfolio.

Panasonic is supplying The AA with 3,000 Toughpad tablets to help patrols enhance communications and service to customers.

Aberdeenshire and Aberdeen City Councils have introduced a new salary saving car scheme to 20,000 eligible employees across both local authorities.

The acquisition of vehicle preparation specialist Ambrosetti has allowed BCA Marketplace to offer a unique range of services, says sales director Craig Purvey.

Audi is celebrating the awards success of its new A4, which has been named the best premium car at the Fleet News Awards.

New figures from the BVRLA confirm the sector’s position as the UK’s leading adopter of cleaner and more fuel-efficient vehicles.

Martyn Nash, chairman of vGroup International, has become a director of Driver First Assist (DFA).

Experts including leading motoring journalists, industry buyers and residual specialists named the Mazda CX-3 as best compact SUV at the Fleet News Awards.

The new Vauxhall Astra has been named best lower medium car at the Fleet News Awards.

The new Volvo S90 and V90 are now available to order in the UK, with on-the-road prices starting at £32,555 for the S90 saloon and £34,555 for the V90 estate.

TCH Leasing has announced that Vicki Hughes has been appointed corporate sales manager for the Midlands and Wales region.

The UK’s five biggest leasing companies - Lex Autolease, LeasePlan, Alphabet, Arval and ALD Automotive - will be exhibiting at Fleet Management Live, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 19 and 20.

CNG Fuels, in partnership with National Grid, has unveiled a new filling station in Leyland, Lancashire.

Motiva Group has launched a new retail department to offer the best of its end-of-life stock to the private market.

Vauxhall is set to make its debut appearance at Fleet News’s major event for company car decision-makers, Fleet Management Live, which takes place at the NEC in Birmingham on October 19 and 20.

More effective tender documents could help many more fleets to identify the technology that they really need, says Chevin Fleet Solutions.

Close Brothers Asset Finance is now selling its direct assets, including ex-lease vehicles, trucks, vans, cars, construction equipment and machinery, via LinkedIn.

Latest figures from BCA show that the headline average value of used cars sold rose in February 2016 compared to January, with year-on-year values also rising.

Drivers in London wasted more than 100 hours in gridlock last year, contributing to a UK average of 30 hours spent in delays.

The world's first cross-border initiative with smart trucks will take place in Europe early next month.

On-board cameras that support features such as emergency braking and lane departure warnings for drivers are being recognised by insurers - though Autoglass is warning that the systems need to be aligned properly after windscreen repair and replacement.

The Freight Transport Association’s Van Excellence Operational Briefings will highlight the fact that there is no place for complacency in van operation.

First deliveries are beginning of the new British-built Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer.