Volkswagen Group has told fleets operating its diesel cars affected by the NOx emissions scandal that it will keep them fully updated with developments.

Firms recruiting thousands of additional staff in the festive run-up tell Fleet News they are maintaining checks and criteria

Accident management company S&G Response has reduced repair costs for Saint-Gobain by 42% over the last two years.

Freight operators believe there should be a universal compliance standard for fleets in order to improve safety across the UK.

Fleet managers from across Europe are invited to attend the Fleet Europe Forum and Awards in Rome later this month.

Essex-based ATL Haulage is introducing Microlise’s Fleet Performance telematics across 75 vehicles to establish a new driver incentive programme.

Trans Load, a company which makes body parts for lorries, has been fined for safety failings after an employee was injured when unsecured panels fell on him.

Porsche has issued a recall of more than of 50,000 Macan S and Macan Turbo models after it identified a fuel line issue.

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A new book has been launched to help drivers understand how their attitude, mood, health and other human factors can affect the way they drive.

Wejo has launched a free app which will give businesses insight into the driving behaviour of employees who use a company vehicle or their own car for work.

TOM Vehicle Rental will be using Epyx’s 1link Hire Network e-commerce platform to drive expansion into England.

Fears are mounting that diesel could be targeted in the chancellor’s Autumn Statement, with the fuel type being hit with tax rises.

Fire detection and security provider Clymac has adopted a vehicle tracking system from Ctrack.

The BVRLA has launched a series of roundtables to help shape the association’s policy position in four key areas affecting fleets.

Eco Stars, the fleet recognition scheme, is joining forces with Route Monkey to offer route optimisation and scheduling systems.

Wesleyan Assurance Society has engaged the services of Alphabet in search of greater vehicle choice for drivers, improved fleet efficiency and reduced costs.

Scotland’s transport minister affirmed the close working relationship between the Scottish Government and the FTA at a presentation in Dunblane.

Electric vehicle registrations in the European Union rose by 62.2% to 28,360 in Q3 2015.

Q Despatch has chosen to implement Echo, the real-time scheduling and dispatch platform developed by Magenta Technology.

Renault Trucks has launched a range of pre-bodied Luton, Tipper and Dropside vehicles built on the Renault Master platform.

BP fuel card customers can offset equivalent CO2 emissions with a new carbon reduction programme.

National care provider Nurse Plus has increased its fleet of Seats - which already included 30 Mii city cars - with four Leon SE Technology models.

Fuel Card Services has moved to new offices in Whitstable from Canterbury, to accommodate growth in the South East.

Volkswagen could be prosecuted on a corporate manslaughter charge over rigged diesel emission tests, ministers have said.

Courier MK London Link has taken delivery of six new Mercedes-Benz vehicles.

Matthias Müller, chairman of the board of management of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, has announced the five key steps to realign the group.

Motrak, Motiva Group’s telematics business, has revealed plans for significant growth after reporting record demand for its system.

Almost four in 10 business drivers have been given points on their licence from work-related driving offences, according to research from Masternaut.