BMW and Viasat demonstrate world first satellite connected vehicle
For the first time worldwide, the 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) showcased connected vehicles using non-terrestrial networks (NTN) for emergency messaging, as well as 5G-V2X Direct
Drivers support court-ordered ‘alcolocks’
More than half of motorists (53%) want to see the Government allow courts to order anyone convicted of drink-driving to have ‘alcolocks’ fitted to their
Farizon SV loads more value with Plug-in Van Grant
The born-electric Farizon SV has qualified for the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Van Grant (PiVG), bringing the starting price down to just £40,000 for the L1
IVECO completes successful test of semi-autonomous trucks
IVECO successfully completed the testing of its pioneering technology with Plus, an AI-first autonomous trucking software company, DSV and dm. A multi-month project to test
Elddis receives its first Mercedes-Benz Actros L ProCabin
High-profile haulier Elddis Transport has continued its tradition of investing early in the latest Mercedes-Benz truck technology – taking delivery of the first Actros L
Bradshaw unveils new all-electric, compact RCV line-up
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of electric vehicles and waste management solutions, has launched a new range of Refuse
Third of fleets plan to adopt used vans
More than a third of vehicle operators plan to buy used vans within the next three years, according to new research. The 2025 Arval Mobility
Be alert to O-licence oversights
Commercial insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is highlighting the dangers of oversights by those businesses reliant on having a Vehicle Operator Licence (O-licence). It also warns that
Nissan Sunderland plant secures future
Nissan has reaffirmed its commitment to the UK automotive sector with a strategic decision to preserve and strengthen operations at its Sunderland manufacturing plant. While
Commercial drivers are facing a mental health crisis
The mental health of van and lorry drivers across the UK is under severe strain, with record levels of stress, burnout, and psychological fatigue being
