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Wales launches hydrogen vs electric refuse collection vehicles trial

Wales launches hydrogen vs electric refuse ...

Mar 06, 2026No Comments

Wales has launched its first comparative trial of hydrogen and battery electric refuse collection vehicles (RCVs), marking a significant step in the nation’s efforts to

van market declines in November but EV demand grows

UK van market edges up in February

Mar 06, 2026No Comments

UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations rose slightly in February, increasing by 1.1% to 14,641 units, according to the latest figures from the Society

Grid bottlenecks slowing Europe’s fleet electrification

Grid bottlenecks slowing Europe’s fleet e...

Mar 04, 2026No Comments

Corporate fleet electrification represents a major economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility.

Thatcham Research EV Blueprint aims to cut write-offs

Thatcham Research EV Blueprint aims to cut ...

Mar 04, 2026No Comments

Thatcham Research has unveiled a comprehensive new EV Blueprint aimed at addressing the growing challenge of insurability and repair costs for battery electric vehicles. The

Rachel Reeves delivers Spring Statement

Logistics industry views Spring Statement a...

Mar 04, 2026No Comments

Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered yesterday’s (03/03/2026) Spring Statement against a backdrop of renewed oil market volatility and fragile economic growth. For the UK logistics and

CPD invests in UK’s first off-grid vehicle conversion workshop

CPD invests in UK’s first off-grid vehicl...

Mar 03, 2026No Comments

Construction has begun at CPD Bodies’ headquarters in Stockton-on-Tees on what is set to become the UK’s first fully off-grid, renewable-powered commercial vehicle conversion workshop.

Road Transport Expo returns this summer

Road Transport Expo returns this summer

Mar 03, 2026No Comments

Road Transport Expo (RTX) will return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 30 June to 2 July 2026, with organisers confirming that registration is now officially

Joseph Joseph extends partnership with XPO Logistics

Joseph Joseph extends partnership with XPO ...

Mar 02, 2026No Comments

Joseph Joseph, the British design-led brand renowned for its innovative kitchenware and home organisation products, is extending its partnership with XPO Logistics to cover global

The Motor Ombudsman marks 50 years of the New Car Code

The Motor Ombudsman marks 50 years of the N...

Mar 02, 2026No Comments

As the new ‘26 vehicle registration hits showrooms across the UK, The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating 50 years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice

National Highways urge drivers to leave space

National Highways urge drivers to leave spa...

Mar 02, 2026No Comments

National Highways has launched the next phase of its campaign urging motorists to leave more space on the roads, after new research revealed widespread tailgating