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Feedback from John Mackirdy on the Volvo FM rigid

Currently commencing its 150th year in business, John Mackirdy Ltd of Rothesay, Isle of Bute is reporting first class performance levels from a new Volvo

Nexus electrifies rental with online EV booking platform

Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech-driven business mobility provider, has launched a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use as

£75 computer system could revolutionise road safety

A £75 computer system could revolutionise road safety by allowing cars to talk to each other and warn drivers there is a hazard ahead. More

Avoiding ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies

Corporate renters have been warned to be on their guard against ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies as fleets increasingly switch to flexible short-term hire

Grampian Truck Show makes its comeback in aid of good causes

Scottish trucking favourite, the Grampian Truck Show, is returning after a 13-year hiatus – this time as a not-for-profit event, raising money for local charities

Digital innovations on the road ahead in 2020

New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in AI and Machine Learning, data analytics

NewMotion is expanding its EV roaming network in Europe

NewMotion, a leading European smart charging solutions provider, announces its roaming partnership with Nordic clean-energy company Fortum. With this agreement, NewMotion is the first company

Nissan Leaf completes 230 mile autonomous journey

A British-based research project into the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads. The project, HumanDrive, is jointly

Michelin grows tyre contract with Huntapac Produce

Michelin has renewed a five-year tyre contract with Preston-based Huntapac Produce – one of the largest vegetable and salad producers in the UK – following

Northern Powergrid launches innovative tool to accelerate EV uptake

Northern Powergrid today launches a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process. The intuitive online system is underpinned by real-world