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Volkswagen ID. Polo available to order from 30 July

Volkswagen ID. Polo available to order from...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Volkswagen is opening a new chapter in its electric vehicle strategy with the launch of the all-new ID. Polo, an all-electric supermini hatchback designed to bring advanced EV technology, practicality and affordability to a wider audience.

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Arnold Clark Charge joins Radius EV network

Arnold Clark Charge joins Radius EV network

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Arnold Clark Charge has partnered with Radius to provide fleet operators and electric vehicle drivers with greater access to affordable and reliable EV charging infrastructure across the UK. The partnership will allow Radius customers to use

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Simon Banner

Simon Banner

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Simon Banner is a director of DIGIDENT LTD, and the founder of FleetStart Radar. FleetStart turns source-linked operator-licence, CQC and Street Manager records into a searchable research and job-planning workflow. Contributing Posts: Five buying signals hidden

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Five buying signals hidden in operator-licence applications

Five buying signals hidden in operator-lice...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Most sales databases tell a supplier which businesses already exist. Operator-licence publications can reveal something more useful: what may be changing now. Simon Banner, a director of DIGIDENT LTD, identifies five opportunities supplies could access from The

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BYD partners with St John Ambulance to test the SEALION 7

BYD partners with St John Ambulance to test...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

BYD UK is supporting a new emergency response initiative by supplying a fully electric SEALION 7 to a six-month St John Ambulance co-responder pilot in the East of England. The trial, delivered in partnership with the

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Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to simplify European truck parking

Trimble and TRAVIS integrate CoPilot to sim...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Trimble and TRAVIS Road Services have launched a new integration that connects the Trimble CoPilot in-cab navigation platform with the TRAVIS European truck services network, making it easier for drivers to locate and book secure truck

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Osprey Charging’s first battery storage system

Osprey Charging’s first battery storage s...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Osprey Charging Network has installed its first Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) at its Lamb & Flag rapid charging station on the A40 in Abergavenny, marking an important step in the company’s strategy to improve the

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Eastleigh Borough Council switches to Fleetclear technology

Eastleigh Borough Council switches to Fleet...

Jul 27, 2026No Comments

Eastleigh Borough Council (EBC) has significantly improved the efficiency and reliability of its fleet operations after upgrading to the Fleetclear LIVE vehicle tracking and fleet safety technology. The council, which operates a fleet of more than

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Dawsongroup agrees acquisition of Dan Ryan Truck Rental

Dawsongroup to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Renta...

Jul 24, 2026No Comments

Dawsongroup has announced a binding agreement to acquire Dan Ryan Truck Rental, Ireland’s longest-established commercial truck and van rental, leasing and contract hire business, in a move that strengthens its European growth ambitions. The acquisition will

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Scottish Government adds £1m to help HGV SMEs plan zero-emission future

Scottish Government adds £1m to help HGV S...

Jul 24, 2026No Comments

The Scottish Government has announced a further £1 million investment in its SME Fleet Analysis Support Fund, extending practical support for small and medium-sized haulage operators as they prepare for the transition to zero-emission heavy goods