Volteras expands operation with new London headquarters

Connected vehicle data provider Volteras has moved into new offices in London as it confirms further expansion across fleet and mobility markets in the UK, Europe and North America.

This change of premises to offices in Liverpool Street comes as Volteras confirms London as its new global headquarters.

The Volteras team has grown from five to 18 people and has been strengthened to support increased customer demand with expanded engineering and operational capacity.

The business has secured official partnerships with 35 global automotive OEMs - including Renault Group and Polestar Fleet Telematics.

CEO of Volteras, Peter Wilson (pictured above), said: "We are pleased to call London home as we continue to invest in our platform and our operational team, as well as grow our OEM collaborations. We set up Volteras to provide fleets and mobility providers with vehicle and driver data in a stable, secure and seamless environment and the response has been very positive.

"We are seeing increased demand for connected vehicle data across a range of use cases, and we are pleased to be working with new partners to provide the data they need to capitalise on their business opportunities."

GXO launches open innovation programme in the UK and Ireland

Pure-play contract logistics provider GXO has announced the launch of GXO Accelerator to identify, test and scale new technologies across the UK and Ireland.

The open innovation programme will gather startups, scale-ups and technology specialists to explore - through a structured open innovation model - practical solutions to the sector's most pressing operational challenges.

GXO Accelerator reflects GXO's commitment to encourage collaboration between industry and pioneering technology providers and will be delivered in partnership with global innovation specialist L Marks.

The programme will focus on four key innovation themes:

Defence and infrastructure logistics.
Digital transport.
Future workforce.
Wild card / Open season.

Participants will collaborate with GXO's operational and technology teams in structured test-learn cycles, and have access to real world scenarios to refine their solutions, with the potential to scale successful innovations within GXO's operations.

Paul Durkin, GXO's chief operating officer, UK and Ireland, commented: "Supply chains are evolving rapidly, and collaboration with innovative technology partners is essential to staying ahead of that change," said

"GXO Accelerator will give innovative technology companies the opportunity to work directly with our teams to tackle real operational challenges and demonstrate the value their solutions can bring to logistics operations today and tomorrow."

Daniel Saunders, CEO at L Marks, added: "We're delighted to be launching GXO Accelerator and to support GXO in bringing together leading technology companies to turn innovation into operational reality.

"GXO's scale and reach allow technology companies to pilot their solutions in real logistics environments and work directly with the teams responsible for running them."

NRG Riverside celebrates 30 years in business

Specialist fleet hire and management provider, NRG Riverside, has marked 30 years in business with a focus on growth and innovation.

The business now operates 17 depots across the UK and supports customers with one of the nation's largest specialist municipal fleets. It has grown through strategic acquisitions of TruckCare and Commercial Motors Limited (Wales), and 2025 saw the business named as Contract Hire and Leasing Provider of the Year at the Motor Transport Awards.

CEO Darren Powell commented: "Reaching 30 years is an important milestone for the business. What matters most is the strength of the platform we have built and the opportunity that lies ahead.

"We are focused on scaling responsibly, continuing to innovate and supporting the essential services our customers deliver across the UK."

NRG Riverside secured a £455 million refinancing in 2025 to invest in fleet, infrastructure and technology.

Chief financial officer Fran Reed said: "Our financial resilience allows us to invest with confidence. Over the last five years, we have invested more than £300 million in new vehicles, ensuring we continue to deliver reliability and performance for our customers while preparing for the future."

NRG Riverside has more than 350 colleagues across the UK, with seven recently reaching 25 years of service, and another who has achieved 50 years of service.

Powell added: "We have built a strong business with the people, relationships and financial strength to continue investing in the future.

"While we are proud of what we have achieved over the past 30 years, our focus is firmly on what comes next."

BCA Buyer app updated with mobile image download feature

Following strong customer demand, BCA has announced a new update to its Buyer app, with the latest version including a new image downloads feature.

Adoption of the BCA Buyer app has seen customers across the UK remarketing sector able to operate with greater efficiency, and BCA promises the new feature will further streamline the vehicle retail process.

Previously available only via desktop, the function enables users to download high-quality vehicle images directly to their device. Customers can access high-resolution, 4K images of purchased vehicles instantly, without needing to return to their desktop. Images can be saved straight to a mobile device's camera roll and uploaded immediately, eliminating delays and allowing faster vehicle advertisement.

The functionality is included with all BCA account levels.

The BCA Buyer app is highly popular across the UK remarketing sector, with more than 23,000 bidders using the platform over the past year. It accounts for approximately 80% of all vehicles sold by BCA.

Stuart Pearson, chief operating officer at BCA, said: "BCA's fully joined-up digital journey is a key differentiator for our customers, and we are seeing a clear acceleration in mobile-first behaviour, as buyers look to operate with greater speed and flexibility in an increasingly competitive retail environment.

"By enhancing the BCA Buyer app with mobile image downloads, we're helping customers to reduce time-to-market, improve the quality of their online listings and maximise retail opportunities. As margins remain under pressure, tools that help customers turn stock faster and present it more effectively are more important than ever.

"As digital adoption continues to accelerate across the automotive sector, BCA's commitment to ongoing innovation and investment will ensure that our customers have the tools they need to buy smarter, move faster and retail vehicles with maximum efficiency."

FMG Repair Services opens new Cardiff bodyshop

Accident repair specialist, FMG Repair Services, has opened a new high-tech repair centre in Cardiff, introducing specialist light commercial vehicle (LCV) capability and enhancing capacity in the region.

The new bodyshop features 28 repair bays, on-site ADAS calibration technology, and dedicated equipment for plastic and aluminium repairs. A newly introduced fast-track repair service will accelerate turnaround times for minor damage, supported by a Tempo spray booth system that reduces vehicle movement by bringing the booth directly to the car.

The 20,000 square-foot facility is fully equipped to handle LCVs, electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.

Paul Wrigglesworth, managing director at FMG Repair Services, said: "Our new Cardiff bodyshop represents a significant investment in delivering efficient, high-quality and future-ready repair solutions. The facility has been equipped to support modern vehicle technologies and materials, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

"This expansion reflects our long-term strategy to operate from scalable, high-performance sites in key locations. We look forward to welcoming both new and existing customers to our Cardiff facility."

Sixt Van and Truck strikes support deal with Kwik Fit

Sixt Van and Truck has signed a new partnership with Kwik Fit to manage its fleet for all tyre-related and ancillary work across the UK.

Under the partnership, tyre management, authorisation and operational support for the fleet will be carried out by the Kwik Fit team.

The fleet will also be integrated into the Kwik Fit's fleet management system which also covers mobile fitting and rapid-response support.

Jim Williams, head of operations at Sixt Van and Truck, said: "In supporting our customers it's critical that we have a national partner who can help us in minimising vehicle downtime.

"Crucial to that is not only tyre availability and expertise, but robust back-office systems and a team that works as a seamless extension to our own.

"Kwik Fit has demonstrated how it can add significant value to our operations and we're delighted to be working with them."

Tom Edwards, fleet sales director at Kwik Fit, added: "We look forward to building an even stronger relationship and supporting them in their long-term goals."

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