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Scania opens new Stockton-on-Tees Service Centre

Scania opens new Stockton-on-Tees Service C...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

Scania has strengthened its UK service network with the opening of a new purpose-built service centre in Stockton-on-Tees, marking a significant investment in the North East and reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting commercial vehicle operators

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Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but progress is slowing

Drink-Drive deaths fall to historic low but...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) in drink-drive collisions in Great Britain has fallen to its lowest level on record, according to the Department for Transport’s latest Reported Road Casualties in Great Britain:

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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 commercial operation. The company has deployed three 42-tonne Scania electric tractor

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Kia EV3 GT-Line - a serious salary sacrifice contender

Kia EV3 GT-Line – a serious salary sa...

Jul 31, 2026No Comments

A week with the Soul EV’s successor — Kia EV3 GT-Line, reviewed by Ian Campbell. First Impressions After a couple of months looking at newer names on UK forecourts, it was refreshing to spend a week

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Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub to unify fleet energy data

Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub to unif...

Jul 30, 2026No Comments

Teletrac Navman, a leading connected mobility platform for industries that manage vehicle and equipment assets, has launched Energy Hub, a new solution within its all-in-one fleet management platform TN360. Energy Hub gives businesses a unified view

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TIP Group signs long-term hire deal with Chiltern Distribution

TIP Group signs long-term hire deal with Ch...

Jul 30, 2026No Comments

TIP Group, a leading provider of truck and trailer hire services, has agreed a long-term hire deal with Cambridgeshire-based cold chain operator Chiltern Distribution for two new temperature-controlled trailers fitted with Sunswap’s ‘Endurance’ refrigeration units. Chiltern

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Carrier Transicold launches [R]eCool

Carrier Transicold launches [R]eCool

Jul 30, 2026No Comments

Carrier Transicold has launched [R]eCool, a 38.5-kWh battery system for trailer transport refrigeration units (TRUs) designed to power fleets through several stages of a vehicle’s life. Rather than serving a single trailer for a single purpose,

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Grid connection delays threaten electric HGV rollout, warns TwentyForty

Grid connection delays threaten eHGV rollou...

Jul 29, 2026No Comments

The UK’s transition to eHGVs is being held back by outdated grid connection rules that leave freight depots waiting years for electricity capacity while much of the network’s reserved power remains unused, according to a new

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Baidu and Lyft begin London robotaxi testing

Baidu and Lyft begin London robotaxi testin...

Jul 29, 2026No Comments

Baidu has officially begun testing its autonomous vehicles on London’s streets, marking another significant milestone in the UK’s journey towards self-driving transport. The Chinese technology giant’s Apollo Go robotaxi started trials this week in partnership with

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DENZA confirms UK pricing for BAO 5 SUV

DENZA confirms UK pricing for BAO 5 SUV

Jul 29, 2026No Comments

DENZA has confirmed UK pricing and full specifications for the new BAO 5, marking the arrival of the brand’s first SUV in Britain. Designed to combine premium luxury, advanced technology and serious off-road capability, the plug-in