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Suffolk explores self-driving shuttle netwo...
Suffolk County Council is laying the groundwork for a transformative shift in public transport by exploring a possible integration of self-driving shuttle services into its regional network. The local authority has secured £75,000 in government funding
UK drink-driving deaths rise 7% in a decade
Over the past decade, the United Kingdom has witnessed a disturbing rise in drink-driving fatalities, with the latest Department for Transport (DfT) statistics estimating 260 deaths in 2022 caused by drivers over the legal alcohol limit.
10k orders for JAECOO 7 in just 7 months
The JAECOO 7 has officially surpassed 10,000 units ordered in the UK, just seven months after its launch in January 2025. A major milestone that reflects not only strong demand but also JAECOO’s fast-growing presence in
Tata Motors acquires Iveco group
On 30 July 2025, Tata Motors, a leading Indian automaker, announced its plan to acquire Iveco Group, a major European commercial vehicle manufacturer, for around €3.8 billion. This significant deal aims to combine the strengths of
Daimler Truck calls for more investment in ...
Daimler Truck UK’s Head of Future Sustainability, James Venables, has added his voice to the industry’s calls for more investment in the UK public charging infrastructure to support operators making the decision to switch to electric
Oliver Temple
With over 11 years of expertise in the connected vehicle industry, Oliver Temple is committed to advancing road safety through cutting-edge technology. As Head of Partner Enterprise and Global Accounts at Lytx, Oliver has spent the
Attracting a new generation of HGV drivers
Attracting new drivers is still a major cause of concern for many commercial fleets. 55% of HGV drivers are now aged between 50 and 65, which means that a significant proportion of the workforce will retire
The shift to electric fleet grows among bus...
Since June 2025, electric vehicles (EVs) now make up 25% of vehicles registered in the UK.[1] and as the world moves towards a more sustainable future, businesses are under increasing pressure to reduce their environmental impact.
Major move for growing JSP hauliers
A family-run haulage firm in Manchester has relocated to a larger site as part of its ambitious growth strategy. JSP Hauliers has invested £300,000 in a move to a new 1.8-acre site in Leigh, which benefits
Gasrec secures investment stake from Centri...
Gasrec, the UK’s largest dual provider of bio-LNG (bio-Liquified Natural Gas) and bio-CNG (bio-Compressed Natural Gas) to the road transport sector, has secured a minority stake investment from international energy and services company Centrica plc. Gasrec
