ARI's Masterserve Foundation has announced the organisations which will benefit from its latest round of awards.

by Jenny Powley, RAC business sales director - corporate partnerships

FTA Van Excellence has appointed Julie Davies as the chairman of its governance group.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a new edition of its Company Car Drivers’ Handbook, endorsed by the Institute of Car Fleet Management and ACFO.

A number of key tax and legislation changes impacting on businesses, fleets and company car drivers are due to be implemented over the coming years.

More than half of businesses say they are concerned about their company drivers being distracted by in-car technology with the introduction of connected cars to their fleet, according to new research by RAC Business.

Fleets "hanging onto" cars and vans in an attempt to achieve unrealistic and inflated valuations are causing distortions in the used car and van markets, says Glass's.

TruckEast has added class 4, 5 and 7 MOT testing to its Thetford servicing facility.

Citroen and DS Automobiles has announced Eurig Druce is to take the role of UK sales director, starting from 1 October 2016.

Double the number of cars are expected on the road this weekend compared to the late August bank holiday weekend last year.

Circle Leasing has just delivered its 100,000th vehicle, a milestone in the company’s 14 year history as a provider of courtesy cars to the bodyshop industry.

GR Wade & Sons has invested more than £100,000 in a new Renault C Range truck from East Midlands Renault Truck distributors RH Commercial Vehicles.

Kia has launched its first plug-in hybrid model - the Optima PHEV, with a 33 mile pure electric range.

UK employers and employees have access to four new discounted offers through the national Smartgo programme to help save money on their workplace travel.

The Kia Optima Sportswagon is to go on sale from September 15, priced from £22,295.

Aston Barclay has recruited its latest apprentice as part of its drive to bring new talent into the remarketing industry.

Software company FleetCheck is claiming there is no such thing as 'data overload' if an effective software system is in place.

World of Books has chosen TOM Vehicle Rental to supply its new fleet of 75 Citroen Relay panel vans for its nationwide logistics operation.

FORS will be exhibiting at Commercial Fleet's new Van & Truck event being held at Millbrook Proving Ground on September 20 and 21.

Hans Rutlin has been appointed to the role of head of customer quality and network development at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

HMRC has revised its advisory fuel rates, to take effect from September 1.

Volkswagen is the only manufacturer to achieve an A rating with a diesel vehicle in the additions to the EQUA Air Quality Index in August.

Cape Industrial Services has turned to FMG to introduce driver behaviour telematics to improve driver safety for its van fleet.

Confused.com is calling for a re-think on traffic lights in order to reduce congestion after its research found motorists spend 48.5 hours a year stationary at traffic lights.

Business Driver has been appointed by BT to deliver driver training services across all divisions of the company.

Journey times between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge can be improved by up to 30 minutes, according to a new report by the Department of Transport.

Ashley Andrew has been appointed managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK.

Road safety charity Brake has released new resources aimed at educating at-work drivers on the importance of proper vehicle maintenance.

Contract hire and leasing broker Rivervale is to open a leasing and contract hire showroom next to its existing motor dealerships.

Voyager Multi-Purpose Vehicles has placed an order for 50 Vauxhall Vivaro Combi models, to be converted for use as taxis.