Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest provider of fleet management solutions, today announced the appointment of Tim Porter as the company’s new managing director.

Romex World has developed a new Driver Distraction Prevention (DDP) application which can be installed on to employees’ telephones.

Davidson Holdings has selected Pendragon Contracts as its sole supplier for handing the total management of its fleet.

Jaama will be exhibiting at this year’s Blue Light & Amber Light Fleet Exhibition in response to significant interest in their Key2 product from the emergency sector.

Temperatures dropped below seven degrees Celsius (the temperature at which cold weather tyres are most effective) during prime commuting hours on 173 separate days between October 1, 2012 and March 31

The South Yorkshire ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is celebrating its 50th member with the sign up of B&Q in partnership with DHL.

Building and facilities management group, Europa, has outsourced the management of its 350-strong car and commercial vehicle fleet to leasing and fleet management provider, Fleet Alliance.

Driver and rider training organisation the TTC Group has formed a new road safety education division.

Peter Cakebread, managing director of Marshall Leasing, has become the new chairman of the British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association (BVRLA).

Over the past month, the average selling price of ex-fleet cars has risen by £131, confirming the continuing upward trend in residual values, according to the latest Manheim Market Analysis.