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Matthew Kibble Transport expands its fleet to 52 vehicles and introduces its first fully electric DAF truck.

Matthew Kibble Transport expands fleet and ...

May 12, 2026Comments off

Matthew Kibble Transport has expanded its fleet to 52 vehicles following a major investment that includes its first fully electric truck, new tractor units and

Logistics among hardest hit sectors as business costs rise 53%

Logistics among hardest hit sectors as busi...

May 12, 2026Comments off

The UK transport and logistics sector has experienced some of the sharpest operating cost increases of the past decade, with average business costs rising by

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards are a safety issue

Many drivers think touchscreen dashboards a...

May 11, 2026Comments off

Modern car dashboards may look sleek and futuristic, but a growing number of motorists believe touchscreens are making driving less safe. A new survey by

Alexander Dennis delivers first Enviro100EV for an independent operator to Shuttle Buses

England needs faster buses

May 11, 2026Comments off

Giving buses greater priority on England’s roads could unlock £5 billion in economic benefits and transform public transport nationwide, according to new analysis commissioned by

Electric avenue: The decarbonisation of UK bus depots

Electric avenue: The decarbonisation of UK ...

May 08, 2026Comments off

Bus operators across the UK are rapidly expanding depot charging infrastructure as the public transport sector accelerates the transition to zero-emission fleets. Supported by specialists

Van market returns to growth with EV boost

Van market returns to growth with EV boost

May 08, 2026Comments off

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market returned to growth in April 2026, with registrations rising by 6.8% as 21,716 new vans, pickups and 4x4s joined

Translating AI fleet analytics into actionable daily decisions

Translating AI fleet analytics into actiona...

May 07, 2026Comments off

Fleet teams now have more data than ever, from telematics and diagnostics to driver behaviour and fuel usage. Fleet managers operating under tight margins and

Nissan to Close Sunderland Production Line

Nissan to close one Sunderland production l...

May 06, 2026Comments off

Nissan has announced plans to shut one of its production lines at its Sunderland plant and cut around 900 jobs across Europe, marking a significant

Fleets have a vital role to play as road safety progress slows

Fleets have a vital role to play as road sa...

May 06, 2026Comments off

Road safety in the UK has improved significantly over the past two decades. But recent data suggests that progress is beginning to stall – and

An electric car being charged, pay-per-mile

New EV pay-per-mile tax could cost UK econo...

May 05, 2026Comments off

Introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, eVED, in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion in a worst-case scenario, according to new research