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De-hydration of the van nation
While the heat of the summer is well and truly upon us, the hot weather is causing health problems for the nation’s van drivers, according…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains UK’s number one plug-in vehicle
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to be the UK’s best-selling plug-in electrified vehicle. Sales of Mitsubishi Motors’ petrol/electric plug-in hybrid SUV totalled 537 units in…
GeniePoint Network – Upgraded rapid chargers for Hampshire
ChargePoint Services and East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) have further increased the number of electric vehicle rapid chargers across the county to make driving an…
Companies turning to fleet software for help with GDPR reports FleetCheck
GDPR is providing increased interest in fleet management software in 2018, reports FleetCheck, with employers keen to use it as a tool to promote compliance.…
Vauxhall announce pricing for new Corsa GSI
Arriving in showrooms in September, Vauxhall’s new Corsa GSi is available to order now priced from £18,995 on-the-road. Standard specification includes 17-inch bi-colour cut alloy…
Vauxhall supplies Benchmarx with new van fleet
Vauxhall has delivered Benchmarx Kitchens & Joinery, supplier of quality kitchens and joinery for the trade, a fleet of eight Movano box vans. Established in…
Why software may be a weak link in autonomous trucking
If it’s frustrating when a computer or smartphone crashes, then imagine the feeling when the software powering an autonomous truck unexpectedly freezes or shuts down.…
Response to the Government’s Road to Zero strategy
Yesterday, 9th July, saw the release of the UK Government’s strategy to achieve a zero vehicle emissions target by 2030. We reported on this yesterday…
CLM produces guide to perfect vehicle fleet policy
To help businesses of all sizes construct the ideal vehicle fleet policy, fleet management specialist, CLM Fleet Management, has produced a fleet policy guide that…
Mercedes-Benz Dealer BLS Truck & Van is up and running in Aberdeen
There’s a new name for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles in the north of Scotland, and BLS Truck & Van is already investing heavily to ensure it…
DfT announces measures to improve cycle safety
Driving instructors will be offered bespoke training to ensure the safety of cyclists is at the forefront of their minds when they teach new drivers,…
Government should review national speed limits ‘as soon as possible’
A new report has recommended that the 60 mph speed limit should be lowered on thousands of miles of rural roads. This is one of…
Arup unveils EV charge point solution that does not obstruct pavements
A new solution for EV recharging that does not block city pavements for pedestrians has been unveiled by engineering firm Arup. Its ‘ReCharge Parklet’ transforms…
Oxfordshire bus fleet to be equipped with air quality sensors
EarthSense, the air quality specialist, is working with Oxfordshire County Council and ‘connected vehicle’ company Tantalum to gain a better understanding of the impact of…
Brake publishes guidance on managing young at-work drivers
Road safety charity Brake has published a guidance report for fleet managers and HR professionals to help them manage employees aged 17-24 who drive for…
Boost in charging infrastructure as part of Road to Zero strategy
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, will today (Monday, 9 July) outline proposals to enable a major uplift in electric vehicle charging infrastructure, paving the way…