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Evaluation of the HGV speed limit change
In 2015, the maximum speed limit was raised for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes by 10mph. This means that trucks and lorries can travel at 50mph…
Fleet Alliance breaks billion pound barrier with increased 37,000 vehicle fleet
Fleet Alliance Group, the award-winning Glasgow based vehicle leasing company, now manages a fleet valued at £1billion following a surge in its managed fleet to…
Latest BiK statistics show continued decline in company cars
The BVRLA believes that the HMRC’s latest Benefit in Kind statistics reinforces the need for government to support the company car market by taking action…
Licence Bureau warns businesses to ‘tow the line’ to remain compliant
Licence Bureau has issued a warning to businesses to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the legalities related to towing loads following recent reported…
Masternaut launches real-time activity tracking
Leading telematics supplier Masternaut is enhancing its support for fleet operators by adding real-time job tracking, based on live vehicle data. Masternaut On Time is…
Schmitz Cargobull’s smart trailer telematics secures new curtainsider order with Kelly International
Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability.…
Boughey Distribution invests in trailer telematics for entire fleet
Boughey Distribution, part of NWF Group, is rolling out Michelin’s EffiTrailer telematics system across all 236 trailers in its fleet. The move follows a trial…
Ford expands EV Line-up in Europe while announcing job cuts
Ford is expanding its electric vehicle line-up in Europe, introducing at least three new nameplates in the next five years, including the all-new Mustang-inspired fully…
Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Great Britain
With this week’s release of government vehicle speed compliance statistics, DriveTech echo president of the AA, Edmund King’s, sentiment and believe it is important that…
The new Astra production at Ellesmere Port depends on Brexit
The PSA Group, owners of Vauxhall, have committed to building the next generation of the Astra in Ellesmere Port, but only if a satisfactory Brexit…
SPAR distributor turns once again to Gray and Adams
The latest addition to family-owned James Hall & Co’s refrigerated transport fleet is by preferred supplier Gray & Adams and features the electric rear shutter…
Cities where electric vehicle owners are driving ahead
New research by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk shows the cities with the highest percentage of driveway bookings by electric and hybrid vehicle owners. The analysis…
Meyer adopts new HMRC Customs Declaration Service with Descartes
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is migrating away from the legacy Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to its new Customs Declaration…
UK car manufacturing declines for 12th month in a row
British car production fell for the 12th month in a row in May, as output dropped 15.5%, according to figures released today by the Society of…
Getting a deal must be next PM’s first job
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today issued a plea to the UK’s next prime minister to secure a favourable Brexit deal as…
VW Group, Fiat Chrysler risk big EU emissions fines in 2021
Volkswagen Group and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles could face penalties of up to 1.83 billion euros ($2.08 billion) and 746 million euros, respectively, if they fail…