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EV charging costs soar
The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar across the UK. As many drivers are nervous about switching to an electric vehicle (EV), the last thing they want to
Disaster relief charity to aid lorry driver...
A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV drivers stuck in lorry queues. RE:ACT Disaster Response, founded in 2015 by a
Co-op Insurance launches new van insurance
Co-op Insurance has launched a new van insurance product, to deliver further choice and value to its members and customers. Available through Co-op Insurance’s website, van owners are now able to take advantage of the new comprehensive
Toyota announce new narrow chassis and cold...
Toyota Material Handling has announced two further additions to the BT Reflex reach truck range. Following the recent updates to the R, E and O-series of BT Reflex machines, the narrow chassis N-series – an ideal
Acid test for the ID. Buzz
The most emotional member of the ID. family is here! The all-electric ID. Buzz has completed countless runs in extreme heat and cold during its test phase on the road to production readiness. Here are the
Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van planâ...
More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure, according to new research published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and
Renault Trucks Trafic Red Edition
Renault Trucks is extending its range, launching a new vehicle named the Trafic Red Edition. Â This high specification light commercial vehicle can be fully customised. With the boom in e-commerce, deliveries and the use of contractors
OSRAM TRUCK FLARE helps to warn drivers of ...
In the event of an accident, being seen on a busy road is of paramount importance, and therefore lighting specialist OSRAM has launched the OSRAM LEDguardian®TRUCK FLARE Signal. The LED warning light is visible from a
Road deaths rise by 7% in 2021
The RAC is urging the Government to consider re-introducing road safety targets, after new figures show a rise in road deaths during 2021. The provisional estimates for 2021, published by the DfT on 25 May, show there
Volkswagen settles UK ‘DieselgateR...
The Volkswagen Group and the Claimants announced today that they have reached an out of court settlement in the Volkswagen NOx Emissions Group Litigation As a consequence of the settlement, a total payment of £193m is
