General News
First Hydrogen vans to begin testing next m...
First Hydrogen has said its fuel cell-powered demonstrator vans with an estimated range of 310 miles will begin operational testing next month. The MAN TGE-based
Strong start to the year continues for UK C...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production rose by 27.6% in April, the fourth consecutive month of growth for the sector, according to the latest figures published today
EV charging costs soar
The cost of rapidly charging an electric car has risen sharply as energy costs soar across the UK. As many drivers are nervous about switching
Disaster relief charity to aid lorry driver...
A charity specialising in disaster relief has been awarded a 6-month contract by Kent County Council to provide food and water to HGV drivers stuck
Industry calls for chargepoint ‘van plan...
More than half of van owners say they are discouraged from switching to an electric van due to a lack of chargepoint infrastructure, according to
Road deaths rise by 7% in 2021
The RAC is urging the Government to consider re-introducing road safety targets, after new figures show a rise in road deaths during 2021. The provisional
Volkswagen settles UK ‘DieselgateR...
The Volkswagen Group and the Claimants announced today that they have reached an out of court settlement in the Volkswagen NOx Emissions Group Litigation As
‘Make it Visible’ – a suicide...
Ford has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to “Make it Visible” – a new high-visibility campaign using higher-viz safety vests to grab
Iconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50
Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction
Law change set to allow newly qualified tee...
Plans to scrap EU rules and allow newly qualified drivers to operate lorries need to be carefully considered, according to freight booker Zeus Labs. The
