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Grid bottlenecks slowing Europe’s fleet electrification
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.…
Thatcham Research EV Blueprint aims to cut write-offs
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…
Waterland Private Equity forms strategic partnership with Palletways
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…
Logistics industry views Spring Statement as a missed opportunity
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…
CPD invests in UK’s first off-grid vehicle conversion workshop
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.…
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…
Logistics consequences of the outbreak of a new war in the Middle East
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…
Joseph Joseph extends partnership with XPO Logistics
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…
The Motor Ombudsman marks 50 years of the New Car Code
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…
Lithia UK rebrands fleet arm as Driveway Vehicle Solutions
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…
National Highways urge drivers to leave space
National Highways has launched the next phase of its campaign urging motorists to leave more space on the roads, after new research revealed widespread tailgating…
A parcel delivery system that costs households hours each month
New research from InPost exposes a structural failure in the UK’s parcel delivery system – one that is costing consumers hours each month and creating…
Accelerating automotive procurement in a volatile market
A number of significant changes have been rocking the automotive manufacturing world for over a decade. The shift to EV and the rapid rise of…
Tribunal rules that VAT for public EV charging should be 5%.
In a landmark decision that could reshape the electric vehicle charging market, the First-Tier Tribunal Tax Chamber has ruled that public electric vehicle (EV) charging…
Heavy vehicle focus at SMMT’s Electrified conference 2026
We are just two weeks away from SMMT’s flagship Electrified conference, the UK automotive industry’s leading forum focused on the transition to zero emission vehicles…
Surecam help Rock Compliance target fleet safety
Rock Compliance, a water and air hygiene specialist, has equipped its nationwide engineering fleet with forward-facing cameras from SureCam to protect drivers, improve road safety…