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Wren Kitchens reaches DVSA ‘best in class’ standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following…
Northern Ireland moves to tackle drink driving re-offending rates
The Northern Irish Government has announced a change to legislation which will automatically offer those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation…
EDF takes delivery of 500th electric car on Tusker’s salary sacrifice scheme
EDF’s Jas Sangha has become the 500th employee to take delivery of a brand-new electric car thanks to Tusker’s salary sacrifice car benefits scheme. Since…
Fleet optimisation software to tackle driver shortage
Implementing fleet optimisation software should be a transport firm’s first step to addressing the driver shortage, according to tech firm The Algorithm People (TAP). It…
Nissan hits all the right notes with the new LEAF MY21
Nissan announces the start of sales for the 100% electric LEAF model year 2021. The recharged LEAF boasts enhanced safety features for a more confident…
Government response to driver shortage
Transport minister Baroness Vere said extending drivers’ hours was “definitely not a long-term solution” to the burgeoning recruitment crisis, and that the industry had known…
£1bn plan to build the UK’s largest logistics site
Joint venture developers Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners have bought a 734-acre site near Birmingham with plans to develop the UK’s largest logistics hub with…
Kent lorry parking decision will protect supply chain
The decision by ministers to withdraw powers from Kent County Council (KCC) to clamp HGVs parked in laybys across Kent beyond 30 June 2021 has been applauded by business group Logistics…
SMMT: Can the driver shortage be solved?
The UK is currently suffering from an estimated deficit of about 65,000 HGV drivers but what is behind the shortage and what can be done…
Freight Portal relaunches to give greater support to operators
Energy Saving Trust, Zemo Partnership and the Department for Transport (DfT) have relaunched an updated Freight Portal, with the aim of providing better support to…
BTMA launches tyre guide for van operators and owners
The tyre industry and government have partnered together to produce a best practice guide for van operators and drivers to help improve roadworthiness and reduce…
Drivers’ Hours extension: ‘Utter stupidity’
There has been a lot of reaction to the government’s decision to temporarily relax the drivers hours rules in an attempt to address the serious…
The all-new BMW 2 Series Coupé
Striking looks, exceptional handling, classical rear-wheel drive and a Goodwood Festival of Speed world premiere, will leave potential customers of the new BMW 2 Series…
Manufacturers exaggerating EV range claims by up to 30%
Vehicle manufacturers are deliberately exaggerating the range of their latest electric models by up to 30%, leading to unnecessary range anxiety amongst drivers. That’s the…
Euro NCAP: Renault Kangoo and Vauxhall Mokka fall short of five-stars
The latest two cars to be tested by Euro NCAP in the world’s most stringent safety assessments were the Renault Kangoo and the Vauxhall Mokka. The…
Vauxhall Vivaro-e wins Electric Van of The Year
Vauxhall’s all-electric Vivaro-e has been named ‘Electric Van of the Year’ by Auto Express at its New Car Awards 2021 ceremony. The award marks another…