Nearly three-quarters (74%) of drivers use their mobile phone behind the wheel, according to a global survey from LeasePlan.

FIA World Rally Championship pairing Kris Meeke and Paul Nagle have tested the new Citroen Dispatch on a rally stage.

Nissan has collaborated with UK-based design workshop Studio Hardie to produce the e-NV200 Workspace mobile office concept.

A BlueMotion version of the sixth-generation Transporter panel van is now available to order from Volkswagen Van Centres.

Four out of five company car drivers think that motorway journey times are becoming less predictable due to roadworks and congestion, new research suggests.

Seat Derby and Seat Birmingham are the latest business centre dealerships to benefit from the brand’s new corporate identity.

JCT600 is celebrating another record breaking year for apprentices, taking on a further 35 young people during 2016.

Work on a £7 million pilot scheme to cut congestion along the M62 near Warrington in Cheshire is to start next month.

By Alec Berry, VP consulting and technical services EMEA at ClickSoftware

Mini has released details of the new Countryman SUV, including a plug-in hybrid.

Highways England has launched a £5 million integrated weather information system to enable better management of the nation’s main roads during severe weather.

The UK’s rising automotive talent was recognised last week (20 October) at the annual Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) Outstanding Achievers Awards, supported by Euro Car Parts.

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions is calling on south coast used vehicle sellers to donate unwanted vehicles and part-exchanges to its auction for Chestnut Tree House.

Vauxhall has released images under camouflage wrap of its new Insignia Grand Sport family saloon.

Infiniti has appointed a head of fleet sales to lead its new team of eight dedicated fleet staff.

Thatcham Research has called for manufacturers to achieve the maximum five-star Euro NCAP rating as standard after the Fiat Tipo was awarded three stars.

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed it will be entering the pick-up market with the X-Class, which goes on sale next year.

Topgear Tuning has launched an engine remapping service for fleet vehicles which it claims can deliver fuel savings of up to 15%.

By Chris Chandler, principal consultant at Lex Autolease

A lack of knowledge about how to integrate plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles into choice lists is hampering their adoption by some fleets, says Arval.

Škoda is piloting a new approach to selling used cars to try and make the process more personable and more informative to customers.

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has installed GreenRoad telematics across its entire fleet of 550 vehicles.

The Department for Transport is trialing the addition of drug driving education to the existing rehabilitation courses for people convicted of driving while over the alcohol limit.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has issued advice for employers and their employees who drive in the dark, ahead of the clocks going back this weekend.

The Honda Clarity Fuel Cell car has been given an official driving range rating of 366 miles per tankful in America.

Same day delivery firm Citysprint is looking to take on more than 200 additional couriers in the run up to the festive season.

Tyresafe is using a new 360 degree video app to depict the startling difference in braking distances between tyres just below the legal limit and those with full tread.

Croydon Council has incorporated a reusable graphics system on its fleet of refuse and recycling vehicles, to educate and inform local residents of the range of initiatives and services it provides.

The Government has been warned that cash-generating changes to salary sacrifice car schemes would hit its own calls for fleets to operate low-emission vehicles.

White Clarke Group has been chosen by Toyota Financial Services to implement the CALMS Digital Processing Solution including e-signature and e-identity.