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Return of repossessions is unlikely to affe...

Feb 01, 2021Comments off

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again be able to terminate regulated agreements and repossess goods and vehicles. The

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Department for Transport: £93m for road up...

Feb 01, 2021Comments off

As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for major road upgrades across the country. The Northern Powerhouse is set

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Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15...

Jan 29, 2021Comments off

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December output

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More than a third of van drivers considerin...

Jan 29, 2021Comments off

The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups in favour of a meat-free diet, research has revealed. A survey

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Newly expanded Humber Container Terminal op...

Jan 29, 2021Comments off

ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in carbon, increased capacity and a more efficient service for customers old

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TyreWatch tyre wear specialist tackle mis-a...

Jan 29, 2021Comments off

TyreWatch, the smart technology tyre monitoring experts are using the latest JOSAM Cam-aligner wheel alignment system to diagnose and correct mis-aligned vehicles which the company says, represents 33% of the UK logistics industry. Supplied by JOSAM’s

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WATT Electric Vehicle Company: Future niche...

Jan 28, 2021Comments off

The niche vehicle industry faces a considerable challenge in the transition to an electric future – low-volume manufacturers wanting to go zero emission cannot buy a sophisticated, yet cost-effective electric vehicle platform “off-the-shelf”. Until now. Today

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How Coronavirus has changed fleet managemen...

Jan 28, 2021Comments off

The Coronavirus pandemic is leading to a change in the way fleets are managed with many aspects moving online as people work from home. Commercial vehicle compliance and maintenance software specialist r2c Online said it recorded

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HGV drivers advised to get a COVID test bef...

Jan 28, 2021Comments off

If you’re travelling via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel you should get a negative COVID test before arriving in Kent, the Department for Transport has advised. HGV drivers are being advised to get tested before

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Reed Boardall installs new bio-LNG refuelli...

Jan 28, 2021Comments off

Frozen food distribution business Reed Boardall says the clear environmental benefits of running its heavy truck fleet on a renewable fuel was the key driver in opening its first Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) refuelling station. Owned