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M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years o...
One of the North West’s busiest transport routes is set for a major three-year transformation after National Highways confirmed a £50 million upgrade programme for the M53 motorway. The extensive project, funded through the Government’s £27
Voltempo is developing a cab-less autonomou...
Voltempo, part of the government-backed eFreight 2030 consortium, is developing an autonomous rigid truck without a cab that could significantly increase payload capacity while reducing vehicle weight and improving operational efficiency. The concept vehicle extends the
Motability Scheme drops Drive Smart require...
The Motability Scheme has paused its controversial Drive Smart programme following widespread criticism from disabled motorists and campaigners. The app-based telematics system, which monitored driving behaviour through a smartphone app and in-car device, was originally introduced
Loop Logistics calls in the administrators
Instant Despatch Services (IDS), trading as Loop Logistics, has entered administration after nearly 24 years in business, becoming the latest casualty in a UK logistics sector facing mounting financial pressure. The Northampton-based haulage and warehousing company
northstarr launched as the tech-led parent ...
A new era has begun for the UK logistics sector following the launch of northstarr, the technology-led parent company of pallet network operator Pallet-Track. The move signals a major strategic shift designed to combine logistics expertise,
Kia expands accessible mobility range with ...
Kia UK is strengthening its Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) offering within its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) business with the launch of the new PV5 WAV Side Entry, a wheelchair-accessible vehicle set to make its European debut
Research highlights barriers to diversity i...
Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland has revealed new research showing that stereotypes and inaccessible industry language are barriers to diversity, discouraging women and ethnic minority groups from pursuing careers linked to zero-emission commercial vehicles. The independent
Northgate supports TBL Fire Protection in E...
Northgate Vehicle Hire has helped TBL Fire Protection Ltd transition part of its fleet to electric vehicles, with almost a quarter of its vehicles now electrified following a successful rollout programme. The specialist passive fire protection
Maritime Transport and CCEP launch first fu...
Maritime Transport and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) have reached a major milestone in the decarbonisation of UK road freight with the introduction of the first fully electric heavy goods vehicle (eHGV) operating within CCEP’s GB logistics
MICHELIN X Works Tyres bring durability and...
West Midlands haulage and quarrying specialist HD Ricketts says the durability, traction and accidental damage guarantee offered by MICHELIN X Works tyres are helping to reduce operating costs across its demanding commercial vehicle fleet. The company
