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Light commercial vehicle market declines in January
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to…

UK’s first Volvo FH Aero tipper makes its debut
C J Hurford & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 8×4 Tridem tipper, the first truck of its kind to be…

Targa Telematics to partner with Volkswagen Group
Targa Telematics, one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility, announces…

EV share rises despite contracting new car market
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and…

Much improved fuel performance from two Mercedes-Benz Actros
A drastic improvement in fuel performance from its first two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units brought Casterton Haulage to the inevitable decision to invest in a…

Fuel prices experience a fourth month of increases
In recent months, UK motorists have faced a persistent rise in fuel prices. As of January 2025, petrol prices have increased by 2 pence per…

FleetEV launch new salary sacrifice platform
Leading electric vehicle (EV) specialist, FleetEV, has launched an in-house technology platform specifically designed to support salary sacrifice schemes for SMEs and the public sector.…

National Grid adopts in-vehicle Lithium Power Supply
An innovative in-vehicle power system is being adopted by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to reduce emissions from its operational fleet. The company is installing…

MOTs on electric vans should be deferred
The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vans as some fleets report finding tests…

HVS now featured on JP Jenkins
Hydrogen Vehicle Systems (HVS), a leader in hydrogen-powered commercial vehicles and AI technology for the transport and logistics industry, now features on JP Jenkins, the UK’s…

Somerset haulier achieves two major industry accreditations
Massey Wilcox Transport Ltd, a family-run haulier based in Somerset, is celebrating after being awarded two significant industry accreditations. It has achieved one of the…

Advancing UK’s public commercial vehicle charging infrastructure
As the United Kingdom accelerates its transition to zero-emission transportation, the development of a robust public charging network for commercial vehicles is paramount. This article…

‘New year, New me’ say 9 in 10 UK van drivers
86% of UK van drivers have resolved to make healthier choices in 2025, prioritising better eating habits, more regular exercise and taking steps to improve…

Use border experience to ease future trade
Government should take learnings from the logistics industry when delivering its forthcoming Trade Strategy to ensure trade can flow as smoothly as possible across the…

Giving EV batteries a second life can solve RV challenges
A second life for EV batteries could hold the key to improving vehicle residual values, according to industry experts. EVs are suffering from lower resale…

Wales’ default 20mph leads to fall in casualties
The first year of Wales’ default 20mph speed limit saw around 100 fewer people killed or seriously injured on 20mph and 30mph roads, statistics show.…

