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Get prepared for 2024’s commercial vehicl...
Many operators gearing up for 2024 are, perhaps surprisingly, not sufficiently aware of the upcoming legislative and regulatory changes that are set to impact commercial vehicle fleets – particularly smaller businesses. There are big changes on
Government publishes its response to the Dr...
The Government has today (Monday 11 December) announced reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The RHA has long campaigned for reform of Driver CPC to increase its flexibility whilst acknowledging the importance of
ETRUX places multi-million pound order with...
ETRUX, the advanced manufacturer and commercial vehicle specialist, has placed a multi-million pound order with Magtec for a fleet of MEV75s, the new 7.5 tonne electric truck approved for use in the UK. The MEV75 is
SSE and Applied Driving extend partnership
SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as a significant reduction in collisions. Since the company’s driver risk management
Fleets entering “tougher” period of ele...
Fleets are starting to enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair, said that a number of factors were combining to potentially slow the rate
Scania’s new biogas engines have just go...
Scania has launched its latest generation of biogas engines, which offer a 5% fuel savings over its predecessors. First teased at last year’s IAA show in Hanover, Germany, the new 13-litre biogas engines are available with
IVECO DAILY range crowned What Van? Large V...
The IVECO Daily has been a staple of the commercial vehicle landscape for over 45 years, and throughout its decades of accomplishing the most challenging of missions, it has gained a reputation for durability, usability, and
Treat road death as motor manslaughter
A retired barrister and part-time judge has spoken of his long-term calls for drivers who kill to be charged with motor manslaughter, rather than a road traffic offence, to reflect the severity of the crime. Nic
Three quarters of high streets have air pol...
Around three quarters (76%) of British high streets may exceed the World Health Organisation’s recommended annual level of air pollution. That’s according to a new study from sustainable energy provider GRIDSERVE, which used an air quality
First ever UK opt-out class action settleme...
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a settlement between Mark McLaren, class representative in the Car Delivery Charges legal action on behalf of UK consumers and businesses who purchased or leased new cars and vans,
