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25 Years of Engine Production at BMW Hams H...
BMW Group’s UK engine production facility located in North Warwickshire is marking a major milestone; it’s 25 years since the plant first opened and production began. Since 2001, BMW Group Plant Hams Hall has manufactured more
Electrifying commercial fleets is now payin...
The transition to electric vehicles has gone far beyond environmental benefits to positively impacting the bottom line of commercial fleets, according to new research released today. An in-depth survey of 300+ senior decision-makers responsible for the
GXO selected to manage operations at BMW Gr...
GXO Logistics, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has been selected by BMW Group, the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, to manage operations at its Swindon manufacturing plant. Under the new partnership, GXO will
Van drivers among UK’s loneliest workers
Mercedes-Benz Vans is shining a spotlight on workplace loneliness among van drivers to mark Time To Talk Day on 5 February, following new research that highlights the scale of isolation across the UK workforce. A study
Fast delivery promises are increasing press...
New research from Locus, a leading logistics technology company, reveals that UK consumers are placing far greater value on delivery accuracy and communication than on speed, challenging long-held assumptions about same-day delivery as a competitive differentiator.
Smart motorways losing the economy money wi...
Analysis of 16 Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE*) of major schemes by The AA can reveal that many so called ‘smart’ motorway schemes are losing the economy money, or barely providing any economic benefit. Released without
Skills gap threatens UK’s switch to elect...
The latest IMI TechSafe data on electric vehicle (EV) qualifications paints a concerning picture for the UK’s transition to zero-emission motoring. Investment in EV training is slowing at a time when demand for qualified technicians continues
Kane Group places first-ever Renault Trucks...
Kane Group, one of the South East’s best-known demolition and earthworks contractors, has ordered 10 new Renault Trucks eight-wheel tippers as part of a major fleet renewal programme. The order marks the first time the business
NRG Riverside appointed as MAN’s Sout...
MAN Truck & Bus UK has appointed NRG Riverside as its new franchised service partner for South Wales, strengthening aftersales support for customers across the region. The appointment follows NRG Riverside’s recent acquisition of Commercial Motors
The LCV market dipped in January
New LCV registrations fell by -7.8% in the first month of 2026 with 17,562 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining UK roads, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
