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Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months

Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last ye...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC

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

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to prot...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Leading UK transport and logistics organisations have united to call on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new biometric border controls under the

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Pa...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the

How AI is driving the future of automotive innovation

How AI is driving the future of automotive ...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

20 years ago, a Sat-Nav and Bluetooth connectivity might have made the most stalwart of autophiles raise an eyebrow – but two decades on these

Green NCAP names top category winners

Green NCAP names top category winners

Feb 12, 2026No Comments

Choosing a new car and comparing its environmental impact with other models can be a challenge for car buyers, but with the right steps and

CV Show 2026 is its largest and most ambitious to date

CV Show 2026 is its largest and most ambiti...

Feb 12, 2026No Comments

The Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show returns to the NEC Birmingham from 21–23 April 2026, marking its largest and most ambitious edition to date. The 2026

Addressing lack of awareness of the Windsor Framework, Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

Understanding EU’s Carbon Border Adjustme...

Feb 11, 2026No Comments

The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is the world’s first major carbon levy at the border, designed to address carbon leakage by ensuring

GXO selected to manage operations at BMW Group’s Swindon site

GXO selected to manage operations at BMW Gr...

Feb 09, 2026No Comments

GXO Logistics, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has been selected by BMW Group, the world’s leading premium manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles, to manage operations

Van Driver

Van drivers among UK’s loneliest workers

Feb 09, 2026No Comments

Mercedes-Benz Vans is shining a spotlight on workplace loneliness among van drivers to mark Time To Talk Day on 5 February, following new research that

Smart Motorway

Smart motorways losing the economy money wi...

Feb 09, 2026No Comments

Analysis of 16 Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE*) of major schemes by The AA can reveal that many so called ‘smart’ motorway schemes are losing