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Hultsteins prepares operators for red diese...

Sep 08, 2020Comments off

Hultsteins, the British and Swedish hydraulic refrigeration & electric hybrid systems manufacturer is advising temperature-controlled operators to seize the initiative and fit an Engine Drive PTO (power take off) to all new trucks and tractors specified

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Zap-Map launches game-changing EV charging ...

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

Zap-Map, the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) mapping service, today unveils Zap-Pay, a new service that enables EV drivers to use a single app to pay for charging across different networks. Engenie, the UK-wide rapid charging

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IAM RoadSmart calls for greater education o...

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

Government and vehicle manufacturers should enforce greater education of new in-car technology before drivers leave the forecourts or take delivery of their new vehicle, a leading road safety charity has suggested. Data from research commissioned by IAM

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Record numbers of vehicles qualify for the ...

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

Fleet companies can now help drivers identify more tax-efficient vehicles thanks to new data from cap hpi. The data and technology company has announced it now has over 1200 derivatives that meet the alternative fuel discount

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80% of Fleet Assist garages are ‘hybr...

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

Fleet Assist is celebrating another milestone as over 3,800 of its network, which comprises franchised, fast fit and independent garages, are capable of working on hybrid and electric vehicles. To be recognised as a ‘hybrid and

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MPs hear argument for introduction of GDL

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

Graduated driver licencing (GDL) was among the key issues debated during the first session of the Transport Committee’s re-launched inquiry into young driver safety. GDL is a scheme which places restrictions on new drivers, such as

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New car registrations down -5.8%

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

UK new car registrations declined by -5.8% in August, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Just over 87,000 vehicles were registered during what is traditionally the quietest month

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LCV market drops by -16.1% as businesses wa...

Sep 07, 2020Comments off

The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to decline with a -16.1% decrease in demand, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). In total, 19,407

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Arnold Clark expands offering via new Trakm...

Sep 04, 2020Comments off

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management, one of the UK’s leading contract hire and leasing firms, has announced a new partnership with fleet management specialist Trakm8. The newly-forged relationship will enable Arnold Clark to offer Trakm8’s innovative range

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Primark rolls out gas-powered trucks in its...

Sep 04, 2020Comments off

Primark, the value fashion retailer, today announces the introduction of a brand-new fleet of 15 Longer Semi Trailers (LSTs) which will help to significantly reduce the environmental impact of the company’s logistics operations in the UK.