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The AA release their pothole manifesto
All political parties are today being urged to put potholes high on their manifesto commitments by the Pothole Partnership. The partnership is telling politicians that permanently fixing the potholes will be one of their most popular
How truck racing promotes the road transpor...
The 2024 British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) is currently in the middle of a spectacular calendar of events, featuring racing at iconic circuits such as Brands Hatch, Pembrey, Thruxton, Donington Park and Snetterton, as well as
Road signs obscured by spring growth
Three-quarters (74%) of drivers say speed limit signs are the most likely type of sign to be covered up by overgrown foliage, with 30mph signs – which are widely used to control speeds in villages and
Arval survey showing EVs are cheaper for se...
The 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet & Mobility Barometer* report shows that 25% of fleets believe that EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime than ICE cars and vans. Additionally, 57% say EVs are better
Almost three quarters of ULEZ fines remain ...
Transport for London revealed on Tuesday that 7 out of 10 drivers issued with a fine of £180 for not paying the daily £12.50 charge remain unpaid. One motorist, who has received over 200 fines, owes
TIP trials a solar-powered refrigerated tra...
TIP has furthered its drive to decarbonisation with the 12-month trial in the UK of a zero-emission, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of its reefer trailers. Named ‘Endurance’ and designed and manufactured by Sunswap, the UK-based ‘clean-tech’ business, this
Van market sustains growth but electric upt...
The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
Keep costs low by being a shipper of choice
As carriers’ leverage with their shipper customers ebbs and flows, being a shipper of choice will put you at the front of the line when disruptions strike or renewals occur. Helping carriers have a lower cost
Car manufacturers are rapidly increasing EV...
Car manufacturers are ramping up electric vehicle (EV) sales, coming close to meeting the 2024 ZEV mandate targets. May saw EVs claim an 18% share of the UK car market. The trend continues with a 10%
Half of Motorists feel the government shoul...
Half of motorists (50%) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, new research shows. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also finds that 35% believe action should be taken to make electric
