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Electrifying – Business Van’s new EV gu...
THINKING of electrifying your fleet? We can help with the launch of the Business Motoring Electric Vehicle Guide. Fleets and private buyers are increasingly interested in electric vehicles with sales rising every month, despite a slow
Volta Trucks reveals the first real-world t...
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of the first prototype Volta Zero at HORIBA MIRA in Nuneaton, UK.
HGV market rises in Q2 but full recovery st...
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to SMMT figures. The increase saw some 9,493 units registered, up from 5,342 in Covid-impacted 2020. Compared to the pre-pandemic
Chip shortage: JLR and Mercedes issue custo...
Fleets face delays of more than a year for company car orders as well as changes to original specifications as vehicle manufacturers grapple with the shortage of key components, including semi-conductors. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has warned leasing
HGV market in Q2 post-Covid boost, but full...
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The increase saw some 9,493 units registered,
Hawthorns Logistics’ Refrigerated Fleet N...
Washington-based distribution company, Hawthorns Logistics, has taken delivery of its first ever Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units, adding 10 multi-temperature and 10 single-temperature versions to its refrigerated trailer fleet, which is now 100% Carrier-cooled. Carrier Transicold is a part
Driver of crashed Freightroute truck that b...
A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police. The crash took place on Saturday (14 August) at junction 59 of the A1 near
Government’s long-awaited hydrogen strate...
The Government has revealed its plans for a “world-leading” hydrogen economy, helping to create jobs while decarbonising sectors such as heavy transport. Underscoring commitments made in the 10 Point Plan for a green industrial revolution revealed last
FORS urges greater awareness of drug and al...
FORS is urging operators to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing drug and alcohol impairment this summer. In light of the difficult 18 months endured by the sector as a result of the pandemic,
AW Repair Group commits to EV Ready trainin...
AW Repair Group has committed to ensuring its entire workforce is trained up on electric vehicle skills under Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. Launched in July 2021, the Thatcham training programme addresses the current electric vehicle skills
