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Schmitz Cargobull Uptonsteel Curtainsider

Custom-built curtainsiders strengthen Upton...

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

Uptonsteel has added four bespoke Schmitz Cargobull trailers to its fleet, improving the capabilities of its nationwide, next day steel distribution service. The S.CS COIL curtainsider semi-trailers are custom-made for the business’ work collecting heavy steel

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everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards

Nominations for 2024 everywoman in Transpor...

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

The 2024 everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, launched to inspire more women to progress careers in the industry, have extended the nomination deadline until 12 February 2024. Now in their 17th year, these awards shine

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OMODA E5

New OMODA E5 electric SUV flagship

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

OMODA, the forward-thinking new automotive brand, will launch its award-winning electric OMODA E5 flagship model with an advanced Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LFP) battery pack. With a capacity of 61 kWh, the LFP battery has been engineered to

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Nissan extends its partnership with Zapmap

Feb 01, 2024Comments off

Nissan has extended its long-term partnership with Zapmap, the UK’s leading charge point mapping service, to continue ensuring the EV charging process remains straightforward and hassle-free. The agreement means most purchasers of new Nissan electric vehicles

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Dasco Construction FUSO trucks

Dasco Construction builds for the future wi...

Jan 31, 2024Comments off

When Dasco Construction wanted ‘proper little trucks’ to replace less robust van-based vehicles, the FUSO Canter stood up to the task. Wigan-based Dasco initially took two Canters then returned with an order for a further three,

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Manchester Airport

North’s main transport conference in Live...

Jan 31, 2024Comments off

There is only one week to go to the North’s annual transport conference organised by Transport for the North (TfN). The region’s political and business leaders, government and industry representatives, and many other stakeholders, will come

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Tim Hudson takes over from Ian Hare as Clea...

Jan 31, 2024Comments off

Clear Vehicle Data announced today that founder and Managing Director, Ian Hare, is moving to a non-executive role in the business. Ian, who launched CVD in 2013, has decided to step back, passing day to day

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Volvo Trucks FH16

Volvo launches Europe’s most-powerful tru...

Jan 30, 2024Comments off

Volvo Trucks is introducing a new engine for its iconic FH16. Delivering up to 780 hp and 3,800 Nm, the new 17-litre engine – also certified to run on biofuels – can handle the toughest transport

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Compliance with new Welsh 20mph limits ‘g...

Jan 30, 2024Comments off

Analysis has shown that traffic speeds on roads in Wales have fallen by 2.4mph since the introduction of the country’s default 20mph speed limit. The report, carried out by Agilysis, analysed speeds on nearly 500km of

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Have Highway Code changes made roads safer?

Jan 30, 2024Comments off

Half of drivers still feel unsure whether changes to the Highway Code – made two years ago – have made the roads safer for pedestrians, the findings of a new survey show. At the heart of