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Port of Felixstowe expands autonomous truck fleet to 100

Port of Felixstowe expands autonomous truck...

Jul 10, 2026No Comments

The Port of Felixstowe has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading adopter of autonomous container handling technology after placing a third order for self-driving, autonomous

Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines and EU CO₂ regulations

EU trailer manufacturers call for review of...

Jul 09, 2026No Comments

Thirty senior executives from Europe’s trailer manufacturing industry have signed a joint declaration urging the European Commission and European Parliament to review Regulation (EU) 2024/1610,

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule and EES to protect supply chains

EES border checks could bring major disrupt...

Jul 08, 2026No Comments

The Port of Dover has issued a stark warning to the haulage industry: this summer could bring serious freight disruption — not because HGV drivers

'Genuine and growing' gap between connected car expectations and reality

‘Genuine and growing’ gap betwe...

Jul 07, 2026No Comments

As connected vehicles become increasingly sophisticated, many motorists assume that built-in tracking technology can help recover a stolen vehicle quickly. However, Thatcham Research has warned

LCV market declines in November but EV demand grows

LCV market posts half-year gain but EV van ...

Jul 07, 2026No Comments

The LCV market increased by 12.2% in June, marking the third consecutive month of growth and signalling a stronger first half of 2026 for the

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

New car market grows 11.4% in June as EVs d...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

The UK new car market continued its recovery in June, with registrations rising by 11.4% year on year to 213,166 units, marking the strongest performance

Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and trade threats put sector at risk EV Targets

Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and tra...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning, with urgent

RAC Calls for Clarity Over Smartwatch Use While Driving as Legal Grey Area Emerges

RAC calls for clarity over smartwatch use w...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

More than a third of motorists who use a smartwatch while driving could be unknowingly breaking the law due to unclear legislation, according to new

Roads Research Alliance accelerates innovation on road network

Roads Research Alliance accelerates innovat...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

A pioneering collaboration between National Highways, industry leaders and the University of Cambridge is accelerating research and innovation to tackle some of the biggest challenges

ULEMCo and Luxfer Gas Cylinders to advance hydrogen transport

ULEMCo and Luxfer Gas Cylinders to advance ...

Jul 03, 2026No Comments

Hydrogen transport specialist ULEMCo Ltd and hydrogen storage manufacturer Luxfer Gas Cylinders Ltd have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered