ALD Automotive has appointed Simon Patel as head of remarketing and logistics as the business looks to further enhance its remarketing strategy.

Smartdriverclub has launched a new telematics system aimed at grey fleet drivers.

Emergency and breakdown recovery services have voiced concerns about the safety of ‘all-lane running’ if it is to be rolled out across the UK.

A new contract to manage the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) fleet will target savings of £100 million.

Nationwide Accident Repair Services has acquired bodyshop firm DWS Automotive Repair Solutions, which operates 17 centres around the M25.

Euro Car Parts has opened its new Londonderry branch, employing 19 new members of staff, to strengthen its delivery service across Northern Ireland.

Mark Llewellyn, managing director of Revive, completed his third London Marathon this year and raised over £2500 for the charity Children with Cancer UK.

Volkswagen's Amarok is to be available with a 3.0-litre six-cylinder engine offering up to 406lb-ft of torque and 224hp.

Euro Car Parts has opened a new 10,000 sq ft branch in Warwick as part of its continued UK expansion.

TDUK, a wholly owned subsidiary of the FTA, has today announced that it has acquired the business and certain assets of Warrington-based Tachodisc.

Bayne’s the Family Bakers has taken delivery of two 3.5-tonne Renault Master Luton Low Loader P Cabs which will join its existing fleet of 15 vehicles.

Dennison Bodyshop has expanded its premises and facilities in Northern Ireland as a result of increasing customer demand.

Fix Auto UK has been appointed as a repair partner for AXA Insurance as part of a national aggreement to provide motor repair services.

World-leading superfast fibre broadband is to be installed in every home and business in Jersey with help from a fleet of Renault Trafic and Master panel vans.

Manheim has launched its new Surecheck pre-auction inspection service, aimed at offering buyers extra peace of mind.

Almost 10% of all accidents over the past 12 months involved new 15 and 65-plate vehicles according to a study by Accident Exchange.

The Road Haulage Association has criticised the European Commission's decision to challenge the legality of the HGV road user levy, introduced two years ago.

New data protection rules have been adopted by the European Parliament with the aim of protecting the privacy of drivers as the connectivity of company cars and vans increases.

Volkswagen will give UK fleets their first opportunity to drive the new Tiguan SUV at Company Car In Action in June.

Dawsonrentals vans has increased its fleet by more than 300 new vehicles in the second quarter of 2016

New statistics from insurer NFU Mutual reveal that thefts of Land Rover Defenders have increased by a staggering 75%.

Infiniti has announced that Barry Beeston will take up his position as country director for the UK with the company from May 1.

Tesla could be ruling itself out of an immediate future in fleet, after taking almost 400,000 deposits for a model not scheduled for launch for two years.

Commercial vehicle converter Bevan Group is to move to a new headquarters.

HSS Hire is updating its fleet with 40 new Euro 6-compliant dropside Mercedes-Benz Sprinters.

A new smartphone issue reporting app has been launched by End-of, which allows users to create live reports from the field.

Cosmetic vehicle repair provider Revive has appointed Robert Hawes as its new head of UK mobile division.

Van and truck manufacturing output in the UK remained steady in Q1 2016.

Leasing and fleet management provider Fleet Alliance has again been voted one of the best places to work in the UK.

By Gerry Keaney, chief executive of the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association