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EU extends toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks
The European Union has confirmed the extension of toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks, reinforcing its commitment to greener freight transport and decarbonising European logistics. This…
Only one in four UK businesses feel prepared for a major crisis
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today released its State of Connected Operations (SOCO) Report—Plan, Act, Recover: Disaster Preparedness in Physical Operations. The report…
GXO and Shepherd Neame roll out first Renault Trucks E-Tech Ts
GXO Logistics, Inc, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has partnered with its long-standing customer, independent family brewer and pub company, Shepherd Neame, to…
Mercedes-Benz Actros achieves 5-star Euro NCAP
The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4×2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6×2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating, reflecting Mercedes-Benz…
Full order book fuels Wrightbus growth
Wrightbus bosses hailed production efficiencies and a full order book for a 77% leap in revenue at the Ballymena-based business. Chief Executive Jean-Marc Gales said…
How to counter EV range loss in cold temperatures
EV battery testing and analytics company ClearWatt reveals the biggest factors in lower winter EV range, and the models that lose least range in colder…
Farizon partners with ChargePoint and Hypervolt
Farizon, the brand behind the all-new born-electric SV van, and distributed by Jameel Motors UK, has teamed up with two of the UK’s leading charger…
Transport Secretary pressure to act on vehicle safety
The Government is facing mounting pressure from road and vehicle safety campaigners, industry leaders and the public to adopt the European Union’s latest Vehicle General…
Kia PV5 redefines mobility for the LCV market
Kia has unveiled the PV5, its first Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) – a model that signals the brand’s bold new direction in the light commercial…
New LCV demand dips slightly in September
UK deliveries of new LCVs dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published…
Jurni acquires DriveElectric to power the next phase of fleet electrification
Jurni Leasing, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent vehicle leasing, fleet management, and maintenance brokers, today announced it has acquired DriveElectric, a pioneering Electric Vehicle…
Megawatt charging:The business case for unlocking eHGV transition
The next half a year will mark the start of an electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) revolution, as new long-range models arrive with megawatt-charging capability.…
ReFuels enters into a fixed price Bio-CNG agreement
ReFuels N.V., one of Europe’s leading suppliers of renewable biomethane (Bio-CNG) for the decarbonisation of heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), has entered into a fixed price…
DX Opens two new DX-2 Super Sites
DX, a leading provider of logistics solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-person, same day and contract logistics services, is pleased to announce the opening…
Drivers slam double yellow line leniency
More than a third of drivers (34%)* believe enforcement of double yellow line parking restrictions is too lenient, according to a new AA survey. The…
Perceived cost issues blocking the EV transition
Over a third (36%) of future car buyers say they will not consider an EV for their next vehicle, with almost one in three (29%)…