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Transport sector split over benefits of renewable energy
New research from Haven Power, one of the UK’s largest business electricity suppliers, reveals over half (55%) of transport businesses believe that green energy solutions…
Pendragon Let’s Lease – the perfect car scheme for business employees
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has launched Let’s Lease – an innovative employee car scheme that allows employees of businesses the provision of a new car…
EO Charging launches ‘eoALM’ EV charging management solution
EO Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers, has today launched ‘eoALM’ – a small unit that offers Automatic Load Management…
Better tyre labelling would ensure ‘cleaner, safer and quieter’ vehicles
The EU is proposing new regulations to ensure all vehicle tyres are supplied with information about their fuel efficiency, safety and noise standards. The EU…
SalesMaster’s innovative STOCKBOOK platform adopted by Inchcape
Automotive industry software specialist SalesMaster, has announced a deal to supply leading franchised retailer group Inchcape with its proprietary STOCKBOOK product. The platform, which enables…
Clever Connections
Cleverly connecting the transport world and creating first-class added value – that is what this year’s Krone motto “Clever Connections” for the IAA Commercial Vehicles…
Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the Job
Chevin Fleet Solutions, a leading global provider of fleet management software, has released a new whitepaper, ‘Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the…
Timing is tight for new Customs Declaration Service warns RSM
Following implementation of the first release of Customs Declaration Service (CDS) this week on 14 August, a selected group of importers will start making certain types…
Smart meter tech could help electric car owners cut bills
Energy Minister Claire Perry today hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle (EV) products – enabled by smart meters – which could see millions save…
Highways England statement in response to Genoa bridge collapse
Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said: “Our deepest sympathies are with everyone involved in the tragic bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy. “We can…
Putting the safety of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians first
Amey is today unveiling its new Front End Loading (FEL) waste collection vehicle which will be operating as part of Amey’s waste collection fleet –…
Fitting AEB as standard could reduce crashes by 2,500 a year
Fitting autonomous emergency braking systems as standard on all commercial vehicles in the UK has the potential to stop almost 2,500 crashes per year. Analysis…
RHA claim Leeds CAZ plans based on flawed data
The Road Haulage Association is accusing Leeds City Council’s clean air plans of lacking credibility. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett is dismayed that the council…
West End ŠKODA announces the roll out of INDICATA
West End ŠKODA has celebrated the opening of its brand-new Stirling showroom by installing the INDICATA real time used vehicle management system across its three…
TruTac makes it easy for operators affected by DfT rule change
On May 20th, 2018 the Department for Transport (DfT) revised the rules regarding vehicle testing exemptions. Consequently, the DfT estimates around 29,500 HGVs be required…
Advisory fuel rate for 100% electric cars to be introduced
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has bowed to campaigning from ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, and will introduce an Advisory Fuel Rate for…