Trade Associations

Menzies adds battery-electric trucks under eFREIGHT 2030

Menzies adds battery-electric trucks under ...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

Menzies Distribution Solutions (MDS) has marked a major milestone in its fleet decarbonisation strategy by introducing its first battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) into live

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

91% of hauliers stuck beneath an “integra...

Jul 23, 2026No Comments

The UK’s road transport sector has reached an “integration ceiling”, with 91% of hauliers operating below seamless system integration despite increasing investment in digital technology,

Put automotive sector at the heart of UK growth strategy

Put automotive sector at the heart of UK gr...

Jul 21, 2026No Comments

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the UK automotive sector a central pillar of

AFP raises concerns over Forecourt Eye fuel debt recovery notices

AFP raises concerns over Forecourt Eye fuel...

Jul 09, 2026No Comments

A new type of penalty charge notice (PCN) appears to have emerged and is being sent to members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

LCV market declines in November but EV demand grows

LCV market posts half-year gain but EV van ...

Jul 07, 2026No Comments

The LCV market increased by 12.2% in June, marking the third consecutive month of growth and signalling a stronger first half of 2026 for the

New car market grows 11.4% in June as EVs drive recovery

New car market grows 11.4% in June as EVs d...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

The UK new car market continued its recovery in June, with registrations rising by 11.4% year on year to 213,166 units, marking the strongest performance

Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and trade threats put sector at risk EV Targets

Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and tra...

Jul 06, 2026No Comments

Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning, with urgent

RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads

RHA warns that UK transport operators face ...

Jun 12, 2026Comments off

The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that rising fuel costs are pushing Britain’s transport operators towards a financial crisis, with new research revealing that

A row of white electric vans, LCV Market

LCV market grows for second month

Jun 05, 2026Comments off

The UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) market recorded its second consecutive month of growth in May, with registrations rising 3.6% to 23,620 units, according to

Fleet manager burnout rising as pressures continue to mount

Fleet manager burnout rising as pressures c...

Jun 05, 2026Comments off

Fleet manager burnout is becoming an increasingly serious issue across the fleet industry, with professionals facing mounting workloads, staffing shortages and growing business expectations. According