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Grid bottlenecks slowing Europe’s fleet e...
Corporate fleet electrification represents a major economic and climate opportunity for Europe, according to the EY–Eurelectric report Fleet Forward: powering the transition to electric mobility. The analysis finds that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets to battery electric
Thatcham Research EV Blueprint aims to cut ...
Thatcham Research has unveiled a comprehensive new EV Blueprint aimed at addressing the growing challenge of insurability and repair costs for battery electric vehicles. The initiative seeks to prevent repairable EVs from being unnecessarily written off,
Waterland Private Equity forms strategic pa...
European private equity firm Waterland Private Equity has entered into a strategic partnership with Palletways, acquiring a majority stake to support the company’s next phase of European expansion and operational development. Under the agreement, Waterland will
Logistics industry views Spring Statement a...
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered yesterday’s (03/03/2026) Spring Statement against a backdrop of renewed oil market volatility and fragile economic growth. For the UK logistics and transport industry, the update offered little in the way of fresh
CPD invests in UK’s first off-grid vehicl...
Construction has begun at CPD Bodies’ headquarters in Stockton-on-Tees on what is set to become the UK’s first fully off-grid, renewable-powered commercial vehicle conversion workshop. The landmark development aims to redefine sustainable manufacturing within the UK
Road Transport Expo returns this summer
Road Transport Expo (RTX) will return to NAEC Stoneleigh, Warwickshire from 30 June to 2 July 2026, with organisers confirming that registration is now officially open for what is expected to be the show’s busiest year
Logistics consequences of the outbreak of a...
The sharp military escalation between the United States, Israel and Iran has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, raising fears of a sustained oil price surge and widespread disruption to international supply chains. With the Strait
Joseph Joseph extends partnership with XPO ...
Joseph Joseph, the British design-led brand renowned for its innovative kitchenware and home organisation products, is extending its partnership with XPO Logistics to cover global forwarding from China to its warehouse in Rugby, Warwickshire. The collaboration
The Motor Ombudsman marks 50 years of the N...
As the new ‘26 vehicle registration hits showrooms across the UK, The Motor Ombudsman is celebrating 50 years of the Motor Industry Code of Practice for New Cars, commonly known as the New Car Code. The
Lithia UK rebrands fleet arm as Driveway Ve...
Lithia UK has announced a major rebrand of its fleet and leasing division, confirming that Pendragon Vehicle Management will become Driveway Vehicle Solutions from 2 March 2026. The move signals a new chapter for the growing
