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Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and haulie...

May 21, 2026No Comments

The Government has announced a fresh package of support measures aimed at shielding motorists, farmers and haulage operators from rising fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran. The package includes an extension of the long-running

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Mac’s Truck Sales acquires Walker Crane Services

Mac’s Truck Sales acquires Walker Crane S...

May 20, 2026No Comments

Mac’s Truck Sales Group has announced the acquisition of Walker Crane Services in a move designed to expand its aftersales support capabilities and establish a stronger operational presence in the south of England. The acquisition brings

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What defines the thrill of driving?

What defines the thrill of driving?

May 20, 2026No Comments

The University of Oxford and Polestar have launched a new pilot research project exploring whether the thrill of driving can be scientifically defined and measured using biometric and neurological data. The study, led by the SDG

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Why charging control is the next big challenge for EV fleets

Why charging control is the next big challe...

May 20, 20261 Comment

Most commercial fleets now accept that electric vehicles can work operationally. The bigger challenge emerging across the industry is no longer vehicle capability — it is charging control. As fleets scale electrification programmes, charging activity is

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char.gy partners with Reading Borough Council

char.gy partners with Reading Borough Counc...

May 20, 2026No Comments

Reading Borough Council has partnered with char.gy to deliver around 2,600 new public electric vehicle charging points across residential streets in Reading, significantly expanding access to EV charging for households without off-street parking. The new 15-year

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Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK EV fleet charging

Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK E...

May 19, 2026No Comments

Pod has announced the acquisition of EO Charging, significantly expanding its commercial fleet charging and energy management capabilities as demand for electric vehicle infrastructure continues to grow across the UK. The acquisition strengthens Pod’s position within

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Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher...

May 19, 2026No Comments

More than 12,300 motorists have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions over the last 11 years, according to new analysis by RAC. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the

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Continental highlights the role of digital tyre management

Continental highlights the role of digital ...

May 18, 2026No Comments

Persistently high fuel prices and continuing geopolitical uncertainty are placing increasing pressure on logistics operators across Europe, particularly those managing long-haul and cross-border transport services. With volatile operating costs and demanding delivery schedules, fleets are under

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EV charging

Metropolitan Police Service to manage EV ch...

May 18, 2026No Comments

The Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) has chosen BetterFleet as its Charge Management System (CMS) to support a major step forward in its fleet electrification programme, reinforcing its ambition to achieve a carbon net-zero fleet by 2030.

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M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years of disruption

M53 motorway upgrade to bring three years o...

May 18, 2026No Comments

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