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Tesla Model 3 going through an Aston Barclay auction

Fall in used EV prices stimulates demand

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

The demand for used EVs ramped up in July following a -16.5% fall in prices during Q2, according to the latest Aston Barclay Market Insights report. EV prices fell by £3,289 to an average of £15,625

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CKR Utilities sets up traffic management division with Vanaways

CKR Utilities sets up traffic management di...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

A rapidly-expanding North West utilities contractor has selected Vanaways as its vehicle provider for its ongoing growth journey. CKR Utilities, which is based in Heywood in Greater Manchester, has purchased seven Iveco Daily MWB vans, having

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Durite adds brake light cameras to growing range

Durite adds brake light cameras to growing ...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

Vehicle safety specialist Durite is expanding its van range with reverse-view brake light cameras. Brake light cameras are retrofitted to the vehicle, replacing the existing brake light assembly and enhancing rear visibility, whilst retaining brake light

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Aftermarket specialist cuts installation time by 50% with new Labcraft plug and play solution

Labcraft Plug and Play cuts install time by...

Aug 12, 2024Comments off

Labcraft, known for its innovative LED lighting solutions for commercial vehicles, has introduced a new plug-and-play wiring harness kit that reduces installation time by up to 50%. Cardiff-based Owlvue, specialist installers who provide mobile services to

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New road costs residents over £26K to get ...

Aug 09, 2024Comments off

Potholes are common on UK roads and are something that infuriates most drivers. Locals in Oldham were fed up with the road outside their houses being difficult to drive on, and when nothing was being done

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ST Organ Donation - FINAL

Liverpool Logistics firm looks to drive org...

Aug 08, 2024Comments off

A leading transport and logistics firm in Liverpool has partnered with the NHS to promote organ donation across the country. Sovereign Transport, a member of the Palletways network, wrapped one of its double-decker trailers with ‘NHSBT

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AI and Vehicle Acquisition

Aug 08, 2024Comments off

A recent article in Fleetpoint posed the question: “Is AI the future for fleet management?” The article raised an important question, but it scratched the surface and focused on vehicle logistics, driver safety and potential fuel

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50th anniversary trucks extra - Les Smith

Swindon transport firm marks 50th anniversa...

Aug 07, 2024Comments off

Swindon transport firm, Les Smith Haulage, is marking its 50th year in business by investing £4 million to meet increased service demand.  As one of the largest, local independent haulage companies, it was founded by Les

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DPD Electric Van 3a

DPD confirms a third of final mile van flee...

Aug 07, 2024Comments off

Parcel company DPD UK has confirmed that it is on target to deliver a 46% reduction in emissions by the end of 2024, from the 2020 baseline, with a third of its final mile van fleet

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Coolkit, the UK’s top van converter, ...

Aug 07, 2024Comments off

Coolkit, the UK’s leading specialist for temperature-controlled van conversions, has continued its rapid growth plans by appointing two new Design Engineers and a Continuous Improvement Facilitator. Since the beginning of the year CoolKit has increased its