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Scenic E-Tech

Renault Scenic E-Tech electric voted the Ca...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Scenic E-Tech electric has been voted The Car of the Year 2024. The results were announced at a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland) on Monday, 26th February. After the first round of voting last

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Isuzu 7.5 tipper truck

Isuzu truck UK leads 7.5-tonne market in 20...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Vehicle registration data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed a new market leader in the 7.5-tonne commercial vehicle sector, with Isuzu Truck UK securing the hotly contested number one spot

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Van thefts: March has the biggest vehicle c...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

A new study by the van experts at Vanarama is warning van drivers to be vigilant against thefts, after seeing an 18% rise in stolen vans last year. Using an FOI to the DVLA, Vanarama revealed

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Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound

Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics has added five new T480 High Turbo Compound 6×2 tractor units to its fleet, the first for the container haulage operator. Supplied by Renault Truck Commercials, the T480 High TC was chosen for

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Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet

Wheely-Safe solution offers Timberpak the f...

Feb 26, 2024Comments off

Recycling and reprocessing business Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of trucks and trailers to improve the efficiency and safety of its operations. The business is equipping its vehicles with the in-motion wheel loss

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Safety Camera

More police forces join National Highways t...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being extended with police across the country taking part. Ten police forces

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Ford Expands Electric Vehicle Test Laboratories At UK Headquarters

Ford expands electric vehicle test laborato...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

Ford’s new Propulsion Development Laboratory at its UK HQ in Essex has been opened, underpinning the Dunton Campus’ research and development role in delivering Ford’s European electric vehicle plans. The £24 million facility was inaugurated by

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Lorries in snow

Broker urges HGV fleets to manage DQC renew...

Feb 23, 2024Comments off

Fleet transport specialist insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is urging HGV operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before this year’s 10 September 2024 deadline and put a better overall strategy in place with regard

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Busy London junction

London’s businesses need a Freight Co...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the capital, according to business group Logistics UK. “Logistics is one of

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Electric truck on Westminster Bridge

Logistics UK’s new electric vehicle t...

Feb 22, 2024Comments off

Data from information provider Statista indicates the UK’s electric heavy goods vehicle market is predicted to see a 70% growth by 2026, with more than 2,100 battery-powered vehicles expected to be operational on the nation’s roads