Latest Fleet News

Developing a low-carbon fuels strategy for the transport industry

Earlier this year, the UK Department for Transport issued a call for ideas for its low-carbon fuels strategy. The rallying cry invited feedback from stakeholders

How the UK is rehauling the transport industry

In recent years, the UK’s transport industry in general has been negatively impacted by Covid and Brexit, with driver shortages and increased restrictions to travel

Mergers and acquisitions in the mobility sector

Although 2021 was a difficult year for the automotive sector, electric vehicles bucked the trend. Last year, more than 1.65 million new electric vehicles (EVs)

First Renault Trucks for Explore Transport LTD’s HS2 fleet

As part of a programme of significant growth within its mixer truck fleet, specialist suppliers of Transport and Plant Hire services, Explore Transport Limited, has

Equipmake welcomes inclusion of electric buses in new operator grants (BSOG)

Leading electrification specialist, Equipmake, has welcomed newly announced changes to the Government’s Bus Service Operators Grant (BSOG), which now include zero emission buses for the first time,

The ultra-exclusive Mini Remastered Marshall Edition

David Brown Automotive has today revealed a limited edition Mini Remastered Marshall Edition in collaboration with iconic audio equipment company, Marshall Amplification. Conceived to commemorate

Movianto trials electric Mercedes-Benz eSprinter

A healthcare logistics specialist is trialling an all-electric Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for daily deliveries of medical supplies from its Slough depot to nearby hospitals, care

Treating carriageway spillages more quickly

An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more quickly, is being funded

Government contradiction over red diesel rebate axe

In his Spring Statement the Chancellor announced a 5p-a-litre cut in fuel duty. But, with the end of the rebate on red diesel coming in

Ukraine & supply chain

US pledges to ramp-up liquefied natural gas imports to EU; Poland cuts energy imports from Russia; sunflower oil shortage fuels palm oil ESG concerns Ukraine