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Government unlikely to meet motorway EV cha...

May 22, 2023Comments off

The Government looks unlikely to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in

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Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal si...

May 19, 2023Comments off

UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures

Automechanika Birmingham

Automechanika Birmingham provides a taste o...

May 19, 2023Comments off

With just under three weeks to go until it opens its doors once more, Automechanika Birmingham – hosted from 6th – 8th June at the NEC –

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Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter th...

May 18, 2023Comments off

Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of Redde Northgate plc has entered the chilled and freezer van rental sector with the acquisition of FridgeXpress. It has bought

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EV tyre wear is down to drivers, not the ve...

May 17, 2023Comments off

Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is the driver’s, claims RED Corporate Driver Training. The main issue with increased tyre wear

Motor Mechanic

Fleets taking SMR back in-house

May 15, 2023Comments off

Some fleets are starting to take service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management back in-house, reports FleetCheck, in a reversal of a trend towards outsourcing that

Goodyear Sustainable Reality Survey

Goodyear to uncover road haulage industry t...

May 15, 2023Comments off

Goodyear’s annual Sustainable Reality Survey is now live, with all the European transport fleets invited to participate for the third year running. The survey helps

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Longer lorries to roll out on UK roads

May 15, 2023Comments off

Longer lorries will be introduced to GB roads to deliver on the Government’s priority to grow the economy, boost productivity, slash road emissions, and support

MBBA Logistics with Krone Trailer

Container logistics specialist expands trai...

May 15, 2023Comments off

A container logistics specialist is expanding its trailer fleet after winning new business. Based in West Thurrock, MBBA Logistics transports goods to and from ports

CAVForth Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV on Forth Road Bridge

Scottish Transport Minister officially laun...

May 12, 2023Comments off

Scotland’s Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has joined partners Stagecoach, Fusion, Alexander Dennis Ltd and Transport Scotland today (Thursday 11 May) to officially launch the UK’s