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Merseyside Police roll out roadside evidential drink-drive testing

Merseyside Police roll out roadside evident...

Aug 10, 2026No Comments

Merseyside Police has become the first force in the country to use evidential roadside alcohol-testing technology, aiming to catch and deter drink-drivers returning from holiday.

HGV registrations fall 14.7% as fleet replacement slows

HGV registrations fall 14.7% as fleet repla...

Aug 10, 2026No Comments

UK HGV registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026 as fleet operators slowed vehicle replacement programmes amid continued economic pressures, according to

A BEV being charged on the street, HPI

Scammers selling bogus HPI checks must be s...

Aug 10, 2026No Comments

The company behind the original HPI Check has called on regulators to take action against a growing number of vehicle history websites it claims are

The hidden cost to fleets of undocumented vehicle damage

The hidden cost to fleets of undocumented v...

Aug 07, 2026No Comments

Most fleet operators have to take care of their scheduled maintenance expenses. Servicing intervals, tyre replacement cycles, MOT preparation- these are budgeted, tracked, and managed.

RHA Truck Cartel Legal Action

RHA Truck Cartel Legal Action: CAT sets Oct...

Aug 06, 2026No Comments

The Road Haulage Association (RHA)’s long-running Truck Cartel Legal Action has reached another significant milestone, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) scheduling a case management

Van market grows 22% with record electric LCV registrations

Van market grows 22% with record electric L...

Aug 06, 2026No Comments

The new van market enjoyed another strong month in July, with registrations rising 22.0% year-on-year to 28,578 units, according to the latest figures from the

Hauliers turn to technology as diesel theft risks increase

Hauliers turn to technology as diesel theft...

Aug 05, 2026No Comments

Rising fuel costs and increased diesel theft incidents are driving growing concern across the road transport sector, with hauliers increasingly looking to technology solutions to

New car registrations grows 11.4% in June as EVs drive recovery

UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July

Aug 05, 2026No Comments

Britain’s new car market recorded its eighth consecutive month of growth in July, with car registrations rising by 11.7% to 156,571 units, according to the

Driver distraction remains a major fleet safety challenge

Driver distraction remains a major fleet sa...

Aug 04, 2026No Comments

Driver distraction continues to be a persistent and recurring risk for commercial fleet operations, representing one of the biggest influencing factors in road collisions, insurance

Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but progress is slowing

Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) in drink-drive collisions in Great Britain has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to