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Fleet managers need to prioritise work-related road safety
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to create a cost-effective fleet road safety strategy that adds value in a post Covid world. The move…
New Safety Guidance from Zenzic for self-driving vehicle trials on public roads
Zenzic has today announced the launch of the 2021 Safety Case Framework: The Guidance Edition for self-driving vehicle testing in the UK. This third edition…
British government to scrap EU Vnuk motor insurance rule
Anyone remember Brexit? Here’s one effect of the UK-EU split that insurance stakeholders will be interested to hear about. Secretary of State for Transport Grant…
GEM’s solid white line explainer is a massive social media hit
A short video explaining how to let a police car past when there are solid white lines down the middle of the road is one…
Alphabet announces latest partnership with Southern Water
Southern Water serves 4.6 million customers across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and together with its customers and communities, provides sustainable, high-quality…
All-New Isuzu D-Max is Smarter, Stronger and Safer
The All-New Isuzu D-Max combines smart new styling and improved off-road performance with impressive safety technology. Not only does it deliver the capability and durability…
Over half of logistics business leaders resistant to digital progress
Outdated attitudes towards technology amongst senior logistics business leaders are at risk of jeopardising future business survival, new research has found. The Connected Enterprise report,…
Industry calls on Chancellor not to raise fuel duty
The haulage industry is stepping up the pressure on Chancellor Rishi Sunak to freeze or cut fuel duty. He is rumoured to be considering a…
RHCV unveils new look
As the business continues to grow apace, leading independent Renault trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) has invested in a new brand image which better…
Drivers facing rising forecourt prices as oil hits 13-month high
With the price of a barrel of oil back up to January 2020 levels and some analysts predicting prices could hit $80 this year as…
Checking tyres during Lockdown will pay in the long run
Many vehicles will not have been used much since Christmas and those that have are likely to have only been used for short trips. Some…
Wales to trial default 20mph speed limits
Plans for a default 20mph speed limit on Welsh roads have moved a step closer, after the Welsh Government announced trials will take place in…
British Gas makes largest UK commercial EV order
British Gas today announces that it is ordering 2,000 new all-electric Vivaro-e vans from Vauxhall and has introduced plans to never purchase another combustion engine…
Rental helps HGV operators ensure Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance
Businesses operating heavy goods vehicles that are not yet compliant with the Direct Vision Standard (DVS), which comes into force from 1 March 2021, should…
Scania 540 S wins big in comparative press tests
Last autumn, Scania participated in two comparison tests organised in Germany by European trade magazines. The results for the 1000 Punkte Test (1000 Point Test)…
Volta Trucks selects Proterra to supply the vehicle battery
Volta Trucks, the full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has selected Proterra, a leading innovator in commercial vehicle electrification technology, as the battery supplier for the Volta…