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Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK EV fleet charging

Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK E...

May 19, 2026No Comments

Pod has announced the acquisition of EO Charging, significantly expanding its commercial fleet charging and energy management capabilities as demand for electric vehicle infrastructure continues to grow across the UK. The acquisition strengthens Pod’s position within

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Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher...

May 19, 2026No Comments

More than 12,300 motorists have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions over the last 11 years, according to new analysis by RAC. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the

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Continental highlights the role of digital tyre management

Continental highlights the role of digital ...

May 18, 2026No Comments

Persistently high fuel prices and continuing geopolitical uncertainty are placing increasing pressure on logistics operators across Europe, particularly those managing long-haul and cross-border transport services. With volatile operating costs and demanding delivery schedules, fleets are under

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EV charging

Metropolitan Police Service to manage EV ch...

May 18, 2026No Comments

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has chosen BetterFleet as its Charge Management System (CMS) to support a major step forward in its fleet electrification programme, reinforcing its ambition to achieve a carbon net-zero fleet by 2030.

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M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years of disruption

M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years o...

May 18, 2026No Comments

One of the North West’s busiest transport routes is set for a major three-year transformation after National Highways confirmed a £50 million upgrade programme for the M53 motorway. The extensive project, funded through the Government’s £27

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Voltempo is developing a cab-less autonomous truck

Voltempo is developing a cab-less autonomou...

May 18, 2026No Comments

Voltempo, part of the government-backed eFreight 2030 consortium, is developing an autonomous rigid truck without a cab that could significantly increase payload capacity while reducing vehicle weight and improving operational efficiency. The concept vehicle extends the

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Motability Scheme drops Drive Smart requirement for disabled drivers

Motability Scheme drops Drive Smart require...

May 18, 2026No Comments

The Motability Scheme has paused its controversial Drive Smart programme following widespread criticism from disabled motorists and campaigners. The app-based telematics system, which monitored driving behaviour through a smartphone app and in-car device, was originally introduced

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Loop Logistics

Loop Logistics calls in the administrators

May 18, 2026No Comments

Instant Despatch Services (IDS), trading as Loop Logistics, has entered administration after nearly 24 years in business, becoming the latest casualty in a UK logistics sector facing mounting financial pressure. The Northampton-based haulage and warehousing company

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northstarr launched as the tech-led parent of Pallet-Track

northstarr launched as the tech-led parent ...

May 18, 2026No Comments

A new era has begun for the UK logistics sector following the launch of northstarr, the technology-led parent company of pallet network operator Pallet-Track. The move signals a major strategic shift designed to combine logistics expertise,

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Kia expands accessible mobility range with PV5 WAV Side Entry

Kia expands accessible mobility range with ...

May 15, 2026No Comments

Kia UK is strengthening its Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) offering within its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business with the launch of the new PV5 WAV Side Entry, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle set to make its European debut