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Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road

Operation Tramline marks 10 years on road

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Ten years ago, National Highways’ first unmarked HGV cab went out on patrol with the police in an innovative trial to find new ways to

Government invests nearly £38 million in new green buses

Government invests nearly £38 million in n...

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Passengers across England will enjoy greener, smoother and quieter bus journeys thanks to a £37.8 million Government investment to propel forward green transport, with 319

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

M25 voted UK’s worst motorway

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Motorways are the arteries of Britain’s road transport network. Yet for many motorists, some routes offer more headaches than help. We have analysed user feedback,

New data reveals huge cost of poor fuel economy for business fleets

New data reveals huge cost of poor fuel eco...

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

New business driver data lays bare how modestly sized fleets are losing tens of thousands of pounds each year through poor fuel economy, and how

Davies Crane Hire adds huge 150-tonne FH16 780

Davies Crane Hire adds huge 150-tonne FH16 ...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Carmarthen-based Davies Crane Hire has continued its long-standing relationship with Volvo Trucks by welcoming a 150-tonne FH16 780 6×4 tractor unit into its operation. Supplied

DPD begins e-HGV road testing with MAN

DPD begins e-HGV road testing with MAN

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Leading parcel delivery company DPD has confirmed it is conducting electric HGV road trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later

Operators should challenge stowaway penalty scheme

Operators should challenge stowaway penalty...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Commercial vehicle operators transporting goods into the UK are increasingly being penalised under a government penalty scheme that fails to reflect the scale of systemic

EV Alert: Thatcham's Breakthrough in Repair Safety and Efficiency

EV Alert: Thatcham’s breakthrough in ...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Today, automotive risk intelligence company Thatcham Research launches its new EV Alert service to support the safe and efficient repair of Electric Vehicles (EVs). It

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UK commercial vehicle electric charging hub...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

Fleete, a pioneering provider of fleet charging solutions, has begun construction on a dedicated commercial vehicle electric charging hub believed to be the largest in

Prime Minister unveils plan to support carmakers

Prime Minister unveils plan to support carm...

Apr 07, 2025Comments off

British car brands like Rolls-Royce, Vauxhall, and Land Rover are being given certainty, stability, and support as the Prime Minister sets out plans to back