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OMODA 7 SHS-P Noble Tech makes UK public debut

OMODA 7 SHS-P Noble Tech makes UK public de...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

OMODA has unveiled the new OMODA 7 SHS-P Noble Tech at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, marking the UK debut of its latest flagship SUV and the brand’s third model launch in less than two years.

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Repeat drug driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Drug driving offences overtake drink drivin...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

Drug driving offences have overtaken drink driving offences for the first time, according to new analysis by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart, prompting renewed calls for tougher enforcement and a national rehabilitation programme. Analysis of DVLA

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Volkswagen factory closures and 100,000 job cuts

Volkswagen to halve model line-up in cost o...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

Volkswagen has announced plans to reduce its global vehicle line-up by up to 50% as part of a wide-ranging strategy to cut costs, simplify operations and strengthen its competitiveness by 2030. The German automotive giant unveiled

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RAC warns as heatwave pushes vehicle breakdowns higher

RAC warns as heatwave pushes vehicle breakd...

Jul 13, 2026No Comments

The RAC is urging motorists to prepare for more vehicle breakdowns as much of the UK experiences another spell of extreme heat, with some parts of the country facing a third heatwave of the summer. The

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Port of Felixstowe expands autonomous truck fleet to 100

Port of Felixstowe expands autonomous truck...

Jul 10, 2026No Comments

The Port of Felixstowe has strengthened its position as Europe’s leading adopter of autonomous container handling technology after placing a third order for self-driving, autonomous trucks with Westwell, taking its fleet to 100 vehicles. The latest

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Michelin expands electric van fleet with 19 new EVs

Michelin expands electric van fleet with 19...

Jul 10, 2026No Comments

Michelin’s Connected Solutions Division (CXS) has strengthened its commitment to sustainable fleet operations by adding 19 new electric vans to its UK fleet, supporting its long-term goal of transitioning to 100% electric energy by 2030. The

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MHH Contracting takes delivery of two Isuzu D-Max Electric pick-ups

MHH Contracting takes delivery of two Isuzu...

Jul 10, 2026No Comments

Sheffield-based MHH Contracting has taken delivery of two of the UK’s first Isuzu D-Max Electric pick-ups, becoming one of the earliest businesses to adopt the new all-electric commercial vehicle. The family-owned aggregates, waste removal and recycling

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SNAP launches Arcoprotect automated parking

SNAP launches Arcoprotect automated parking

Jul 10, 2026No Comments

SNAP has launched Arcoprotect, its next-generation automated parking and site management platform, designed to help businesses across Europe improve operational efficiency, strengthen site security and create new revenue opportunities through intelligent automation. Built using advanced Automatic

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Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth and fleet compliance

Van fleet compliance moving closer to HGV s...

Jul 09, 2026No Comments

Van fleet compliance is increasingly resembling that of HGV operations as new legislation places greater legal and operational responsibilities on light commercial vehicle (LCV) operators, according to Arval. The fleet leasing and mobility specialist says a

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Update to DVSA’s brake testing guidelines and EU CO₂ regulations

EU trailer manufacturers call for review of...

Jul 09, 2026No Comments

Thirty senior executives from Europe’s trailer manufacturing industry have signed a joint declaration urging the European Commission and European Parliament to review Regulation (EU) 2024/1610, warning that its current approach could increase emissions while undermining the