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Software upgrade cuts Vector HE 19 fuel use by up to 19%

Software upgrade cuts Vector HE 19 fuel use...

Jul 03, 2026No Comments

Carrier Transicold has launched a new software upgrade that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 19% on its Vector High Efficiency (HE) 19 trailer

Isuzu and Genie Insights offer solar solution on D-Max EV

Isuzu and Genie Insights offer solar soluti...

Jul 03, 2026No Comments

Isuzu UK has partnered with Genie Insights to offer factory-integrated solar technology on the new Isuzu D-Max EV. The collaboration introduces an advanced solar solution

Vansform hits the road with fully racked-out demonstrator

Vansform hits the road with fully racked-ou...

Jul 02, 2026No Comments

Panel van conversion specialist Vansform has unveiled a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz Sprinter demonstrator designed to showcase the company’s bespoke conversion capabilities and craftsmanship. Created as

Volkswagen factory closures and 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen considers factory closures and 1...

Jul 02, 2026No Comments

Volkswagen is considering the closure of four factories and cuts of up to 100,000 jobs in what could become the biggest restructuring in the company’s

Webfleet expands OEM.connect with Volkswagen Group

Webfleet expands OEM.connect with Volkswage...

Jun 30, 2026No Comments

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has partnered with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to expand its OEM.connect programme, enabling fleet operators to connect factory-equipped vehicles

Ford E-Transit Custom Sport review: The electric van to beat

Ford E-Transit Custom Sport review: The ele...

Jun 30, 2026No Comments

A week with Ford’s electric best-seller — the E-Transit Custom Sport reviewed by Ian Campbell. First Impressions The Transit Custom has been the best-selling vehicle

Bridgestone to launch new fleet TCO Calculator at RTX 2026

Bridgestone to launch new fleet TCO Calcula...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Bridgestone is set to unveil a new Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, giving commercial fleet operators

RAC Connected: data-led driver coaching could cut fleet fuel costs

RAC Connected: data-led driver coaching cou...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

The RAC is urging UK fleet operators to make greater use of telematics data to reduce fuel costs, revealing that smarter driver engagement could deliver

Mer powers eHGVs for Wren Kitchens

Mer powers eHGVs for Wren Kitchens

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Mer Fleet Services, the specialist fleet electrification business, has completed a bespoke EV charging installation for Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms’ eHGVs at its Barton upon

Land’s End to John O’Groats drive powered entirely by solar energy

Land’s End to John O’Groats drive power...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Easee and Renault have successfully completed the Easee Sun Run, becoming the first team to drive a production electric vehicle from Land’s End to John