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A Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. is fitted with...
Strongly committed to sustainable transport, Rhyner Logistik has just acquired a fully electric Renault Trucks D Wide Z.E. to supply Denner supermarkets. As part of this approach, the Swiss haulier has also fitted solar panels onto
Coronavirus testing for hauliers to continu...
Current testing arrangements for hauliers crossing the Channel – where they must have had a negative coronavirus test within 72 hours of crossing – are set to continue following a decision by the French Government today (Thursday
1,300 DAF XF 480 Super Space Cabs for Prima...
Based on excellent in-service reliability and fuel efficiency, leading Spanish transport company Primafrio Group has once again placed a major order with DAF Trucks for 1,300 XF 480 Super Space Cab trucks. The fleet order will
Over 200,000 BEVs to hit UK roads in 2021
At least 200,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2021, according to figures from DriveElectric, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle leasing companies. This figure is based on DriveElectric’s
Bosch executive criticises electric vehicle...
A senior executive at Bosch – the world’s largest auto parts supplier – has told media Germany should “take a stand” against the push towards electric vehicles. Bosch supervisory board chairman Franz Fehrenbach made the comments
MG5 EV wins first major award
The All New MG5 EV has won its first major award after WhichEV? named the ground-breaking electric station wagon as its Best Value EV thanks to its range, equipment, affordable purchase price and lengthy warranty. In
Almost a 30% fall in new car registrations ...
The UK new car market fell by almost a third (-29.4%) in 2020, with annual registrations dropping to 1,631,064 units, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A -10.9%
Industry comment on SMMT new car registrati...
Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead at Deloitte, said: “At the end of a challenging year, it is unsurprising to see year-on-year new car sales fall by 11% in a month that is nearly always quiet for
Supply Chain and Logistics: Predictions for...
Changing buyer behaviours, increased demand, economic pressures – to say that 2020 was a challenging year would be a tremendous understatement. But will 2021 be any better than 2020? As we kick off the New Year,
Altrad enhances fleet safety with Trakm8
How do you maintain driver, motorist and pedestrian safety across a disparate fleet of hundreds of vehicles spanning every corner of the UK? For Altrad Services UK, operators of a 1,400 strong fleet, this was a
