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How fleets can take control of fuel costs

How fleets can take control of fuel costs

Jul 28, 2026No Comments

Rising fuel costs are prompting more fleet operators to invest in connected telematics and AI-powered fleet camera technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs, according to Centrad. The fleet camera and telematics specialist says

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Vicovanu expands Krone fleet with new telematics capability

Vicovanu expands Krone fleet with new telem...

Jul 28, 2026No Comments

Vicovanu Transport has expanded its partnership with Krone after taking delivery of 15 new Box Liner FS10 sliding chassis trailers, each equipped with Krone Telematics. The latest investment increases the Thurrock-based operator’s Krone fleet to around

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Are Britain’s roads ready for autonomous vehicles?

Are Britain’s roads ready for autonomous ...

Jul 28, 2026No Comments

The future of travel has arrived, or so we are told. Driverless taxis are reported to begin operating on UK roads before the year is out. You may have even seen one of them on the road

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Volkswagen ID. Polo available to order from 30 July

Volkswagen ID. Polo available to order from...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Volkswagen is opening a new chapter in its electric vehicle strategy with the launch of the all-new ID. Polo, an all-electric supermini hatchback designed to bring advanced EV technology, practicality and affordability to a wider audience.

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Arnold Clark Charge joins Radius EV network

Arnold Clark Charge joins Radius EV network

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Arnold Clark Charge has partnered with Radius to provide fleet operators and electric vehicle drivers with greater access to affordable and reliable EV charging infrastructure across the UK. The partnership will allow Radius customers to use

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Simon Banner

Simon Banner

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Simon Banner is a director of DIGIDENT LTD, and the founder of FleetStart Radar. FleetStart turns source-linked operator-licence, CQC and Street Manager records into a searchable research and job-planning workflow. Contributing Posts: Five buying signals hidden

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Five buying signals hidden in operator-licence applications

Five buying signals hidden in operator-lice...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Most sales databases tell a supplier which businesses already exist. Operator-licence publications can reveal something more useful: what may be changing now. Simon Banner, a director of DIGIDENT LTD, identifies five opportunities supplies could access from The

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BYD partners with St John Ambulance to test the SEALION 7

BYD partners with St John Ambulance to test...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

BYD UK is supporting a new emergency response initiative by supplying a fully electric SEALION 7 to a six-month St John Ambulance co-responder pilot in the East of England. The trial, delivered in partnership with the

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Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to simplify European truck parking

Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to sim...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services have launched a new integration that connects the Trimble CoPilot in-cab navigation platform with the TRAVIS European truck services network, making it easier for drivers to locate and book secure truck

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Osprey Charging’s first battery storage system

Osprey Charging’s first battery storage s...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Osprey Charging Network has installed its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Lamb & Flag rapid charging station on the A40 in Abergavenny, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to improve the