Latest News
eHGV charger connections guide released
The eFREIGHT 2030 consortium – committed to driving the UK’s transition to electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) – has released its latest guidance – the eHGV Charger Connections Guide. Aimed at eHGV fleet owners, this comprehensive guide
Industry reaction to last week’s Budget
PHEV’s affected as well as DCPUs but Used Car Market will Benefit Contrasting comments have been voiced across the automotive industry following last week’s budget. Initial reaction focused on the treatment of Double Cab Pick-Up Vehicles
New drug and drink driving guidance for fle...
New guidance for fleets on how to tackle drug and drink driving is being issued this week by Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). The two-page document has been created in the light of recent reports from
New van market hits three year high
The number of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) joining UK roads grew 2.4% in October with 26,974 new vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers
Volvo Trucks launches next-generation safet...
Volvo Trucks is introducing two updated safety systems focused on protecting vulnerable road users, marking the manufacturer’s next step towards its long-term vision of zero accidents involving its trucks. The latest innovations include Volvo’s Active Side
A fifth of drivers admit to skipping the MO...
One-in-five drivers (20%) under the age of 44 have driven illegally by not putting their car through the MOT or replacing tyres when needed to save money in the cost-of-living crisis, new data from the RAC
The RHA call for an increase in Scottish HG...
Stifling HGV speed limits puts Scotland at an economic disadvantage, the RHA has told media. We are calling on the Scottish Government to increase the speed limit for lorries over 7.5 tonnes from 40mph to 50mph,
Transport watchdog highlights need to impro...
Nearly half of lorry drivers are dissatisfied with the quality and number of suitable places for HGVs to stop in new survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus. Transport Focus is bringing together the public and
Fuel and EV cards for We Care Logistics
Fleetmaxx Solutions in Berwick has announced a strategic partnership with We Care Logistics, a leading provider of mobile airtime, rugged mobile devices, and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions tailored for the courier and logistics industry. This
Royal Mail boosts electric vehicle fleet wi...
PEUGEOT’s ongoing long-term partnership with Royal Mail continues to go from strength to strength with a deal to supply 2,100 electric vans, including over 1,000 British-built E-PARTNERs. The vans, which will hit the streets this week,
