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Checking tyres during Lockdown will pay in ...
Many vehicles will not have been used much since Christmas and those that have are likely to have only been used for short trips. Some drivers might put maintenance checks on hold, TyreSafe is advising drivers
Wales to trial default 20mph speed limits
Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer, after the Welsh Government announced trials will take place in eight pilot areas. The trials will get underway this summer and come
British Gas makes largest UK commercial EV ...
British Gas today announces that it is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans to never purchase another combustion engine vehicle. As part of its commitment to become a net zero
Rental helps HGV operators ensure Direct Vi...
Businesses operating heavy goods vehicles that are not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which comes into force from 1 March 2021, should consider using rental to avoid thousands of pounds in fines when
Scania 540 S wins big in comparative press ...
Last autumn, Scania participated in two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The results for the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test) and European Truck Challenge (ETC) have now been published and, up
Volta Trucks selects Proterra to supply the...
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta Zero. The Volta Zero is the world’s first purpose-built, full-electric 16-tonne
UK HGV registrations fall by a third in 202...
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -32.2% in 2020, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The decline, which led to the weakest demand since 2010,1 is
Ford helps roadside workers stay safe
Ford has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark. The red stripes, available on Transit and Transit Custom models, are illuminated by
Renault Trucks announces new D Wide Z.E. Lo...
Renault Trucks is introducing a new low entry cab for urban applications, including waste and distribution. Building on 2020’s exciting developments in electric drivelines, the D Wide Z.E. Low Entry Cab (LEC) brings further advancements offering
Royal Mail installs efficiency-boosting tec...
Royal Mail is rolling out telemetry technology to an additional 11,000 small vans to encourage more fuel-efficient driving styles across the UK. The latest expansion will be using the Trimble Telemetry system. The initiative, which will
