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IVECO and Gruber Logistics launch EMPOWER electric truck trial

IVECO and Gruber Logistics launch EMPOWER e...

Jun 03, 2026No Comments

IVECO and Gruber Logistics are set to begin real-world testing of a new battery-electric heavy-duty truck as part of the European EMPOWER project, marking a significant step towards scalable zero-emission freight transport. The six-month trial, which

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Kia expands PV5 range with new Passenger 7-Seat model

Kia expands PV5 range with new Passenger 7-...

Jun 03, 2026No Comments

Kia has strengthened its growing Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) range with the introduction of the new PV5 Passenger 7-seat model, a premium ‘Elite’ trim level and a series of model year 2027 (MY27) enhancements aimed at

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Mac’s Truck Group to demonstate transport solutions at RTX 2026

Mac’s Truck Group to demonstate transport...

Jun 03, 2026No Comments

Mac’s Truck Group to showcase five specialist vehicles demonstrating the group’s expertise in truck sales, rental and bespoke vehicle engineering at RTX 2026. Taking centre stage on Stand O13 will be a 32-tonne Volvo FH Aero

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Schmitz Cargobull to showcase innovations at RTX 2026

Schmitz Cargobull to showcase innovations a...

Jun 03, 2026No Comments

Schmitz Cargobull will unveil an all-new dry freight Box Van at Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, alongside a range of trailer and refrigeration innovations designed to improve efficiency, sustainability and fleet performance. Visitors to Stand Y7

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Scotland’s first E-HGV megawatt charging hub live at Russell Group

Scotland’s first E-HGV megawatt charging ...

Jun 02, 2026No Comments

amphos. has delivered Scotland’s first megawatt charging hub for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), marking a significant milestone in the decarbonisation of freight transport. Developed for John G. Russell (Transport) Ltd, part of the Russell Group,

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Government to cut red tape for businesses using electric vansto attempt to meet ZEV Mandate

Why the LCV market is hesitating on going e...

Jun 02, 2026No Comments

The latest SMMT data gives some interesting insight into the current market. Total light commercial vehicle registrations are down 1.6% year-to-date, with the year-end forecast to be down 0.5% (this follows a 10.3% decline year-on-year in

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Hawks Haulage joins Palletways UK network

Hawks Haulage joins Palletways UK network

Jun 02, 2026No Comments

Leicester-based logistics provider Hawks Haulage has joined the Palletways UK network as part of its ongoing expansion plans, strengthening its palletised freight capabilities and enhancing services for customers across the region. The move marks a significant

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Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for special green delivery

Volvo FM Electric shows its steel for speci...

Jun 01, 2026No Comments

Yorkshire haulage firm ET Morris & Sons has made history by completing the UK’s first delivery of fossil-free steel, using a Volvo FM Electric 4×2 tractor unit to ensure the milestone shipment arrived with zero tailpipe

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UK Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade, road deaths decline in 2025

Road deaths fall 3% in 2025 but serious cas...

Jun 01, 2026No Comments

New government figures show that road deaths in Great Britain fell by 3% in 2025, with an estimated 1,556 people killed on the country’s roads. Whilst the decline is a cautious step in the right direction,

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Motive unveil enhanced AI-powered fleet safety and operations platform

Motive unveil enhanced AI-powered fleet saf...

Jun 01, 2026No Comments

Motive, the AI platform for physical operations, has announced a major expansion of its technology platform at its annual Vision 26 innovation summit, introducing new AI-powered hardware and automation tools designed to improve fleet safety, productivity