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Freight and Logistics APPG re-established
The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Freight and Logistics has been re-established following the General Election, to bring together parliamentarians and stakeholders from across the UK, to highlight the importance of the Freight and Logistics sector
Transport for London ends ULEZ scrappage sc...
Transport for London (TfL) has recently announced its decision to end the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) vehicle scrappage scheme, sparking debate among residents, environmental groups, and motorists alike. The scheme, which provided financial assistance to
Streamlining fleet renewal: The power of ex...
In today’s competitive fleet management landscape, optimising every aspect of operations is essential. One often-overlooked area is the disposal of older vehicles. Traditionally, hauliers and dealers have relied on dealer networks or auction houses, and while these methods may have
Half of British consumers consider car subs...
According to a June 2024 PwC survey, 49 percent of British consumers are now considering a car subscription as an alternative to purchasing or leasing a car. Flexibility is a primary motivator for 38 percent of
The future is electric for Synergy
Harrogate-based vehicle leasing company, Synergy Car Leasing, welcomed Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, to its headquarters last week. Tom spent time with Synergy MD, Will Voisey, and members of the team from across the
Call for Action on EV Residual values at BV...
This week I attended the BVRLA Parliamentary Reception at the House of Lords. It marked the launch of the BVRLA (British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association) campaign to lobby the Government to introduce measures to support
Bradshaw EV to Showcase Goupil Range at RWM
Leading industrial electric vehicle manufacturer Bradshaw Electric Vehicles, which has been producing industrial electric vehicles since 1976, is exhibiting its range of versatile electric vehicles, namely its Goupil range, at the RWM Show, which is taking
Testing confirms Durite PSS meets the TfL s...
Loughborough University has successfully concluded a series of tests on a new HGV safety system that will soon be required in London. They have carried out extensive tests on Durite’s Progressive Safe System (PSS). The results
Volvo to launch electric truck with 600 km ...
The electrification of heavy trucks is continuing across the world and longer distances are now becoming a possibility. Next year Volvo will launch a new long-range version of its FH Electric that will be able to
Iceland Foods warm to benefits of DriverChe...
Food retailer, Iceland Foods, has been able to dramatically reduce the turn-around time in licence checking over 6,800 drivers thanks to the use of the latest API (Application Programming Interface) from Glasgow-based licence checking and compliance
