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Pinnacle Group begins full electric transition
Leading provider of community-facing property and facilities management (FM) services, Pinnacle Group, has begun its transition to an all-electric fleet with consultancy and strategic insight…
REE commences trials of all-new electric P7 modular platform for delivery fleets
REE Automotive Ltd. (NASDAQ: REE), today announced it is commencing trials of its all-new P7 platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans. The…
How smart technology can help cut HGV deaths and injuries
Driving heavy vehicles is a challenging occupation, demanding skill and concentration whether operating on worksites, built-up urban areas or rural roads. Despite rigorous driver training…
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation among UK fleets
Three-quarters (74 per cent) of UK fleets have adopted more digital solutions since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, new research has revealed. A pan-European…
Continental offers a new delivery van tyre for year-round use
The new VanContact A/S Ultra clearly demonstrates how Continental is striving for sustainability in tyres for delivery vans, without compromising on safety-relevant tyre characteristics. The…
Production begins on new PEUGEOT e-EXPERT Hydrogen
The very first production hydrogen vehicle from PEUGEOT left the production line on December 13th 2021 – with MICHELIN group the first customer of the…
Response to changes to the Plug-in Car Grant
Yesterday (15th December 2021), Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Trudy Harrison MP published a written statement regarding changes to the Plug-in Car Grant scheme. This…
Volvo’s electric trucks tested in extreme winter weather
Many of us have experienced it – the battery in the phone loses power when the blistering cold sets in. To avoid the same fate,…
Crimestoppers: Rising threat of drug driving
Independent charity Crimestoppers, in partnership with D.tec International, has launched a new national campaign to target those who get behind the wheel and drug drive.…
A guide to commercial dashcams
Crash-for-cash scams have long been a major concern for fleet operators. Data analysis from the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB) revealed that of the 2.7 million…
RHA head Richard Burnett to leave trade body
Richard Burnett, Chief Executive of RHA, is to leave the trade association on 31 December. His departure will bring an end to a seven-year career…
BMW UK’s apprenticeship applications window is now open
BMW are looking for passionate and ambitious apprentices to help us ensure the highest standards across our world-leading brands. We offer customised training and support…
Renault Truck Commercials Felixstowe moves to purpose-built site
Renault Truck Commercials Felixstowe has moved to its new purpose-built dealer premises located at Hodgkinson Road, Felixstowe, Suffolk, IP11 3QT. The ultra-modern facility, constructed to…
Electric vehicles in winter
The latest figures from the SMMT confirm that electric vehicle uptake is accelerating, with 21,726 vehicles sold in November, equating to 18.8% of the market*.…
Opel announces first commercially available production hydrogen van
The first hydrogen transporter from a vehicle manufacturer is ready to go. The first Vivaro-e Hydrogen off the production line, from Vauxhall’s sister brand Opel,…
GSM Transport adds new Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 refrigeration units
Scottish haulier GSM Transport has taken delivery of two new refrigerated trailers, each specified with a Carrier Transicold Vector® 1550 unit. Designed to distribute milk…