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New crash tests launched after hidden HGV safety risk identified

New crash tests launched after hidden HGV s...

Jul 01, 2026No Comments

National Highways has launched a series of crash tests with Euro NCAP and leading European road safety organisations after identifying a significant safety risk on England’s motorways and major A roads. The research focused on rear-end

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GXO Logistics extends Co-op transport contract

GXO Logistics extends Co-op transport contr...

Jun 30, 2026No Comments

GXO Logistics has secured a five-year extension to its transport contract with Co-op, strengthening a long-standing supply chain partnership that now enters its second decade. The renewed agreement covers GXO’s transport operations at Avonmouth, Andover and

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Webfleet expands OEM.connect with Volkswagen Group

Webfleet expands OEM.connect with Volkswage...

Jun 30, 2026No Comments

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet management solution, has partnered with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to expand its OEM.connect programme, enabling fleet operators to connect factory-equipped vehicles from six Volkswagen Group brands without the need for aftermarket telematics

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Ford E-Transit Custom Sport review: The electric van to beat

Ford E-Transit Custom Sport review: The ele...

Jun 30, 2026No Comments

A week with Ford’s electric best-seller — the E-Transit Custom Sport reviewed by Ian Campbell. First Impressions The Transit Custom has been the best-selling vehicle of any kind in Britain for years, so when Ford finally

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Bridgestone to launch new fleet TCO Calculator at RTX 2026

Bridgestone to launch new fleet TCO Calcula...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Bridgestone is set to unveil a new Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) Calculator at this year’s Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2026, giving commercial fleet operators a powerful new tool to identify hidden cost savings and improve

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RAC Connected: data-led driver coaching could cut fleet fuel costs

RAC Connected: data-led driver coaching cou...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

The RAC is urging UK fleet operators to make greater use of telematics data to reduce fuel costs, revealing that smarter driver engagement could deliver fuel savings of up to 15%. With fuel remaining one of

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Mer powers eHGVs for Wren Kitchens

Mer powers eHGVs for Wren Kitchens

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Mer Fleet Services, the specialist fleet electrification business, has completed a bespoke EV charging installation for Wren Kitchens and Bedrooms’ eHGVs at its Barton upon Humber depot in North Lincolnshire. The project supports Wren’s wider programme

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Land’s End to John O’Groats drive powered entirely by solar energy

Land’s End to John O’Groats drive power...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Easee and Renault have successfully completed the Easee Sun Run, becoming the first team to drive a production electric vehicle from Land’s End to John O’Groats powered entirely by solar energy. Timed to coincide with the

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Octopus and CATL bring battery-swapping hubs to UK

Octopus and CATL bring battery-swapping hub...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Octopus Energy and CATL have formed a joint venture to develop a major battery-swapping network for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) across the UK and Europe, aiming to accelerate the decarbonisation of road freight. The new

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Flexible Power Systems and Barron McCann announce partnership

Flexible Power Systems and Barron McCann an...

Jun 29, 2026No Comments

Flexible Power Systems (FPS) and Barron McCann have announced a strategic partnership to help commercial fleets deploy electric vehicles (EVs) reliably, efficiently and at scale. As fleet electrification moves beyond pilot schemes and into full operational