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UK HGV registrations fall by a third in 2020
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations declined by -32.2% in 2020, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).…
Ford helps roadside workers stay safe
Ford has developed new, first-of-its-kind electronic high-visibility panels, which do not rely on other light sources to be clearly visible in the dark. The red…
Renault Trucks announces new D Wide Z.E. Low Entry Cab
Renault Trucks is introducing a new low entry cab for urban applications, including waste and distribution. Building on 2020’s exciting developments in electric drivelines, the…
Royal Mail installs efficiency-boosting technology
Royal Mail is rolling out telemetry technology to an additional 11,000 small vans to encourage more fuel-efficient driving styles across the UK. The latest expansion…
What does 2021 have in store for fleets?
It’s safe to say that everyone wants the end of this year to be very different to the beginning. If the vaccination programme is as…
SEAT’s hybrids together for the first time
Hybrid cars have become one of the most popular choices for drivers around the world. 619,129 plug-in hybrid vehicles were sold in Europe in 2020,…
Driver Require sets a new benchmark for gold-standard industry compliance
Specialist driver recruitment agency, Driver Require, achieved the unique status of becoming the first UK agency to be REC Audited, a signed FCSA Supply Chain Partner…
Speeding less acceptable than five years ago
New research from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed some positive long-term trends in relation to speeding behaviour in the…
Freight association encourages members to consider recruiting apprentices
As National Apprenticeship week comes nears its end, the British International Freight Association has repeated its call for freight forwarding and logistics companies to consider…
5 ways to get a better deal when it comes to car insurance
For all car-owners, taking out insurance can often be an unexpected, expensive addition to your monthly outgoings. A common mistake is letting your insurance renew…
Home Bargains opt for British-built tail lifts from Access XL
Home Bargains one the UK’s leading discount retailers has chosen Access XL to supply a mixture of column and multi-deck tail lifts for work on…
Gregory Distribution installs Gasrec Bio-LNG facility
Logistics business Gregory Distribution has continued its drive towards a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly operation by installing its first Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) refuelling station.…
MAN launches software upgrades for trucks over-the-air
MAN Trucks has launched a new digital service called MAN Now that allows its vehicles to receive software updates remotely. The first feature to be…
Why you should invest in an EV in 2021
Are you thinking or buying or replacing your vehicle this year? If you are you probably have some thoughts about which one to go for.…
Nissan announces future plans for small vans in Europe
Nissan today confirmed plans for its next generation of small vans for customers in Europe. Leveraging further the strength and scale of the Alliance, Nissan’s…
Lucion Services rolls-out Lightfoot
Gateshead-headquartered Lucion Services, an international leader in environmental risk management services, has announced the roll-out of Lightfoot’s in-vehicle driver efficiency technology and rewards platform to…