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Major launches set to drive innovation at t...
The CV Show 2026 will open with a wave of innovation as ten major launches take place on the first day of the 2026 event on 21 April. The announcements will highlight the rapid pace of
EVision new Kia PV5 Cargo and Passenger van...
EVision Electric Vehicles has expanded its rapidly growing fleet with the addition of the new Kia PV5 Cargo and Kia PV5 Passenger vans, strengthening its offering for businesses seeking practical zero-emission transport solutions. Combining practicality, strong
Trane Technologies acquires Thermo King Nor...
Trane Technologies has strengthened its presence in the UK refrigerated transport sector after completing the acquisition of Thermo King Northern. The Carlisle-based business, which also operates service locations in Glasgow and County Durham, provides a wide
Smarter route to EV transition needed
Britain’s transition to zero emission vehicles (ZEVs) must be urgently reviewed before targets increase sharply from 2027, the automotive industry has warned, cautioning that failing to reassess the current approach could undermine both the UK’s net
Logistics UK launches search for Best Truck...
Business group Logistics UK has launched its search for Best Truck Stop of the Year 2026, inviting professional drivers across the country to nominate roadside facilities that go above and beyond for the logistics sector. The
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Steve Birdsall, CEO of Gaist Contributing Posts A data-driven approach required to fix UK’s pothole crisis
A data-driven approach required to fix UK&#...
The UK is thought to have more than one million potholes, with these road defects being one of the leading causes of car breakdowns, according to the RAC. Recent storms and heavy rain are adding to
DPD opens two new distribution centres in S...
The UK’s leading premium parcel delivery company DPD has opened two new 60,000 sq ft regional distribution centres in Crawley and Sittingbourne. Part of a multimillion-pound announcement in March last year, the two purpose-built state-of-the-art distribution
Are truck drivers respected in the UK?
A simple question – are truck drivers respected? – sparked a lively discussion when SNAP, the digital solutions provider for international mobility, posed it to UK drivers on social media. With over 89,000 views and a
IVECO launches Stolen Vehicle Assistance fo...
Across Europe, light commercial vehicles (LCVs) now face a tenfold higher risk of theft compared to passenger cars, with rental vehicles nearly doubling that risk. Organised criminal groups increasingly target commercial vans, using sophisticated fraud schemes
