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Car production and Automotive procurement

Accelerating automotive procurement in a vo...

Mar 02, 2026No Comments

A number of significant changes have been rocking the automotive manufacturing world for over a decade. The shift to EV and the rapid rise of

Electric van being charged VAT

Tribunal rules that VAT for public EV charg...

Mar 02, 2026No Comments

In a landmark decision that could reshape the electric vehicle charging market, the First-Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber has ruled that public electric vehicle (EV) charging

Heavy vehicle focus at SMMT's Electrified conference 2026

Heavy vehicle focus at SMMT’s Electri...

Feb 27, 2026No Comments

We are just two weeks away from SMMT’s flagship Electrified conference, the UK automotive industry’s leading forum focused on the transition to zero emission vehicles

NI economy needs speedy SPS deal

NI economy needs speedy SPS deal

Feb 27, 2026No Comments

If Northern Ireland’s economy is to achieve its full growth potential over the coming years, business group Logistics UK is clear that trade friction must

Four myths about AI in transportation and logistics

AI and the impact on fleets

Feb 26, 2026No Comments

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a game changer for many industries; and there is becoming widespread adoption in the fleet management sector to utilise its immense

Fleet Managers Roadshow returns with a new look

Fleet Managers Roadshow returns with a new ...

Feb 25, 2026No Comments

Fleet professionals from across the North West and beyond will come together to explore the latest developments shaping the fleet sector at the Fleet Managers

Boost in grants for home and business EV charge point

Boost in grants for home and business EV ch...

Feb 25, 20261 Comment

Renters, flat owners, households without driveways and businesses across the UK will be able to save up to £500 on the installation of electric vehicle

HMRC updates advisory fuel and electric rates from 1 March 2026

HMRC updates advisory fuel and electric rat...

Feb 24, 2026No Comments

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published the latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) that employers and fleet operators should use

Drink-driving

More than 2,500 motorists caught drink-driv...

Feb 23, 2026No Comments

More than 2,500 drivers have been caught drink‑driving on at least three separate occasions in the last 11 years, new RAC analysis of DVLA data

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual for 2026

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual ...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released updated versions of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Manuals that