Arval has insourced much of its accident management in order to maintain greater control over customer contact and leverage in-house technical expertise.

Manheim’s Mobile Auction Unit has sold more than £1 million worth of vans since its launch at the Commercial Vehicle show last year.

CD Auction Group has launched an updated online platform which is fully compatible with smartphones and tablets.

The next generation of truck designers have been recognised as the Future Truck Design Awards announced its winners at the Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC.

Alphabet has completed the renewal of Wakefield District Housing’s fleet of more than 300 property maintenance vehicles, which services more than 40,000 homes.

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has presented Aldi Stores Ltd with a Roadworthiness Award 2016, in recognition of high standards in maintenance of its fleet of vehicles and trailers.

Increased volumes of used vehicles pushed values down by 1.4% in April, according to Cap HPI.

Hydro Cleansing is fitting Vision Track’s vehicle camera and telematics solution to its fleet to improve cyclist and driver safety.

BigChange has unveiled a new app for producing business performance information on transport and service operations.

The BVRLA is calling for consistency, forward planning and a measured approach to improving air quality, following a Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee report.

Iveco has teamed up with Surrey-based Johnston Sweepers to design and develop a new generation of road sweeper for the UK market.

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has announced a new Converter Recognition Programme to mark its return to the CV Show this year.

The BVRLA has unveiled an updated HGV Fair Wear and Tear guide at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham.

Auction company Aston Barclay has recently completed a £750,000 investment programme at its Brook Lane site in Westbury.

Scania’s recently-launched hybrid distribution truck has been awarded Green Truck Future Innovation 2016, by German trade magazine Verkehrsrundschau

DPF Clean Team is calling for the re-introduction of regular DPF spot checks, as well as mandatory exhaust emissions checks in the MOT, to eliminate the illegal removal of DPFs.

The all-electric LDV EV80 made its public debut at the Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham yesterday (April 26).

TomTom has teamed up with Truck Parking Europe to make its app available for users of TomTom Bridge driver terminals and TomTom Pro 8 series.

The FTA has launched its Live Drive Pro telematics product, which is powered by Lightfoot.

Following the success of its Van Excellence scheme, the Freight Transport Association has introduced a best practice programme specially for operators of small fleets.

PJM Valeting has signed a three year contract extension to provide services for demonstrator and fleet management firm AutoXP.

Volvo is to launch a semi-autonomous car trial on public UK roads next year, with 'real families' driving the cars.

Venson is at this year’s CV Show and will be on hand to offer advice to visitors on best practice to ensure vehicles are safe and legally road compliant.

Toyota has announced a new five-year warranty for its all-new light commercial vehicle range in the UK.

The most luxurious car in Volvo’s 89-year history – the exclusive four-seat XC90 Excellence – will make a special appearance at Company Car in Action.

Advances in van safety technology could be undermined by dangerous overloading, warns the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

DFSK has launched its new C series range at the CV Show, which is larger than its previous compact van offerings.

ALD Automotive has announced that Greg Taylor has resigned as operations director to join Essential Fleet Services as commercial director.

More than 80 people have so far booked to attend ACFO’s van operating best practice and compliance ‘masterclass’ on May 5 but places remain available.

BT Fleet is looking to recruit 30 qualified vehicle technicians and six apprentices across its London-based garage network following increasing demand.