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High Peak Steels invest £1M in new Scania fleet
Glossop, Derbyshire based High Peak Steels have invested £1 million in a fleet of specialist delivery wagons as part of their growth strategy. Seven Scania…
PHINIA’s H2ICE makes a successful 1,000+ km, 12-hour endurance run
PHINIA, a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts, today announced the results of a high-performance durability test undertaken by one of…
Scale of distracted drivers in UK classed as ‘alarming’
An analysis of the latest figures from the DfT indicates that there may be more than 50,000 instances of people driving while using a hand-held…
BMW cancels its $2b battery contract with Northvolt
BMW’s recent decision to cancel a $2 billion battery cell contract with Northvolt has sparked considerable interest and speculation within the automotive and energy sectors.…
The trend for fleets to buy used cars
More and more companies are looking to save on purchase cost by buying used cars. Ian Hare, Managing Director of Motor Management, takes a closer…
Wrightbus launches re-powering service
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has launched a new re-powering service, replacing older diesel engines in buses with new zero-emission electric powertrains. NewPower, which has moved into…
Automatic Lane Change function for 15 Mercedes-Benz models
Mercedes-Benz is now introducing the intelligent further development for partially automated driving in Europe: The Automatic Lane Change function1 (ALC) is now available in the…
The chance of HGV collisions have increased
Professional drivers in the UK are driving fewer miles prior to a collision, suggesting the need for an increased focus on safety. Geotab, a global…
Centrad helps BASE customers mitigate insurance premiums
With insurance premiums remaining painstakingly high, finding ways to lower costs has become a difficult task for coach operators across the UK. For BASE Coach…
Vauxhall Combo Electric available for same cost as Combo Diesel
Vauxhall has announced new offers on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo with…
First Renault Trucks tippers for Roy Braidwood & Sons
Manchester-based, Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport Ltd, has taken delivery of two C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs, the first Renault trucks on the 35-strong 8-wheeler…
MAN eTruck continues to gain momentum
“We are continuing to gain momentum when it comes to electromobility. Our eTruck is very well received by our customers. The start of sales has…
Starting signal for battery-electric mega trip
Mercedes-Benz Trucks started the most extensive test run in the company’s history from Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday. With the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour…
BEVs: Charging not price is the crucial change barrier
20% of consumers will consider buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV) when they next change car, while only 3% own one today. This encouraging insight…
Motus Commercials joins Novuna Vehicle Solutions approved service network
Motus Commercials, the largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group in the UK, has become the latest partner to join Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network of…
Thatcham Research launches ADAS Aware training
Today, automotive risk intelligence company Thatcham Research has launched its new ADAS Aware e-learning course to support UK bodyshops and address the existing skills gap…