General News

Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vansto attempt to meet ZEV Mandate

MPs calling for an urgent ZEV Mandate revie...

May 29, 2026No Comments

MPs have warned that Britain’s automotive sector faces an existential threat unless the Government brings forward an urgent review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)

HGV electrification: from pilot to practice

HGV electrification: from pilot to practice

May 29, 2026No Comments

Electric HGV registrations in the UK grew by more than 170% in 2025, with 587 new vehicles registered – taking the cumulative total over 1,000

Funding applications open for lorry park improvements

Funding applications open for lorry park im...

May 29, 2026No Comments

National Highways is urging lorry parking operators to apply for additional funding aimed at improving facilities for HGV drivers, following the extension of its multi-million-pound

eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV opportunities

eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV oppo...

May 28, 2026No Comments

eFREIGHT Autonomous has unveiled the findings of a nine-month study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), identifying hub-to-hub motorway trunking and intermodal shuttle services as

Government Minister launches new scale-up fund at Cenex Expo

Cenex Expo 2026 postponed following a strat...

May 28, 2026No Comments

Cenex has announced the postponement of this year’s Cenex Expo, which had been scheduled to take place on 22–23 September 2026 at ICC Wales. The

Money is biggest concern for almost half of van drivers

Money is biggest concern for almost half of...

May 27, 2026No Comments

Over half (52%) of tradespeople are now concerned about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, rising sharply from 36% a year earlier, according to new

Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact UK supply chains

Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact...

May 27, 2026No Comments

More than half of UK exporters say they have been affected by disruption in the Red Sea, as ongoing attacks on commercial shipping continue to

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

HMRC confirms new Advisory Fuel Rates from ...

May 26, 2026No Comments

HM Revenue & Customs has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), with the new figures taking effect from 1 June 2026. The quarterly update

The milestones in U.S. electric commercial fleet electrification

The milestones in U.S. electric commercial ...

May 26, 2026No Comments

Fleet electrification is gaining momentum worldwide. America is a key player in the global push toward decarbonization, and as a UK fleet manager, understanding its

NHS accelerates EV transition with major charging investment

NHS accelerates EV transition with major ch...

May 22, 2026No Comments

NHS England is accelerating the transition to a fully decarbonised vehicle fleet by 2040, supported by millions of pounds in government investment to expand electric