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Vehicle production - Ellesmere Port

Vehicle production down again amid weak glo...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

UK vehicle production recorded a sharp decline in February, underlining growing pressure on the automotive sector amid weakening global demand and ongoing structural challenges. According

Red tape is holding back an electric car revolution

Red tape is holding back an electric car re...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

Drivers without driveways are being blocked from switching to an electric car because of red tape, according to new research. A major new survey of

Logistics critical to success of government's industrial strategy

How increased scrutiny is changing UK logis...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

The UK’s £170 billion logistics sector employs more than eight percent of the nation’s workforce, moving goods that keep businesses, retailers, and households functioning. With

How will the incoming change to VED affect business fleets?

How will the incoming change to VED affect ...

Mar 30, 2026Comments off

Informally known as road tax, Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) is an annual tax on most vehicles in the UK that applies to cars, vans, lorries,

CMA investigating AutoTrader over fake and misleading reviews

CMA investigating AutoTrader over fake and ...

Mar 27, 2026Comments off

The UK’s crackdown on fake online reviews has entered a significant new phase, as the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) intensifies its investigations into misleading

Bradford accelerates transition to zero-emission buses

Bradford accelerates transition to zero-emi...

Mar 27, 2026Comments off

Bradford’s transition to a fully electric, zero-emission bus fleet has been accelerated by 18 months after securing £8 million in government funding, marking a major

Infrastructure investment needed alongside Plug-In Van and Truck Grant extension Van registrations down in 2025 proposed EV levy and Zero Emissions Truck and Van grants

£1bn boost to accelerate electric van ...

Mar 25, 2026Comments off

Businesses across the UK are set to benefit from a £1 billion government funding package designed to accelerate the transition to electric vans and trucks.

William Stobart’s WS Holdco acquires EV Cargo’s UK logistics arm

William Stobart’s WS Holdco acquires EV C...

Mar 23, 2026Comments off

William Stobart’s investment vehicle, WS Holdco, has acquired the UK logistics division of EV Cargo, marking a significant step in the consolidation of Britain’s transport

Fuel cell technology powers first traffic management system

Fuel cell technology powers first traffic m...

Mar 23, 2026Comments off

Fuel Cell Systems has supported SWARCO UK & Ireland Ltd in deploying the first fuel cell-powered traffic management equipment on the National Highways network. The

Trial of third pothole repair system underway using Thermal Road Repairs

Trial of third pothole repair system underw...

Mar 23, 2026Comments off

A third innovative pothole repair system is being trialled as part of Leeds City Council’s investment to improve the speed, quality, and cost-effectiveness of pothole