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TIP Group signs long-term hire deal with Ch...
TIP Group, a leading provider of truck and trailer hire services, has agreed a long-term hire deal with Cambridgeshire-based cold chain operator Chiltern Distribution for two new temperature-controlled trailers fitted with Sunswap’s ‘Endurance’ refrigeration units. Chiltern
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Carrier Transicold launches [R]eCool
Carrier Transicold has launched [R]eCool, a 38.5-kWh battery system for trailer transport refrigeration units (TRUs) designed to power fleets through several stages of a vehicle’s life. Rather than serving a single trailer for a single purpose,
Grid connection delays threaten eHGV rollou...
The UK’s transition to eHGVs is being held back by outdated grid connection rules that leave freight depots waiting years for electricity capacity while much of the network’s reserved power remains unused, according to a new
Baidu and Lyft begin London robotaxi testin...
Baidu has officially begun testing its autonomous vehicles on London’s streets, marking another significant milestone in the UK’s journey towards self-driving transport. The Chinese technology giant’s Apollo Go robotaxi started trials this week in partnership with
DENZA confirms UK pricing for BAO 5 SUV
DENZA has confirmed UK pricing and full specifications for the new BAO 5, marking the arrival of the brand’s first SUV in Britain. Designed to combine premium luxury, advanced technology and serious off-road capability, the plug-in
Geely Auto – The challenger getting s...
A quarter of a century at Toyota made Alan Barrett a familiar face in UK fleet. Now he is Head of Fleet at Geely Auto UK, building the operation from the ground up. Ian Smith sat down
How fleets can take control of fuel costs
Rising fuel costs are prompting more fleet operators to invest in connected telematics and AI-powered fleet camera technology to improve fuel efficiency and reduce operating costs, according to Centrad. The fleet camera and telematics specialist says
Vicovanu expands Krone fleet with new telem...
Vicovanu Transport has expanded its partnership with Krone after taking delivery of 15 new Box Liner FS10 sliding chassis trailers, each equipped with Krone Telematics. The latest investment increases the Thurrock-based operator’s Krone fleet to around
Are Britain’s roads ready for autonomous ...
The future of travel has arrived, or so we are told. Driverless taxis are reported to begin operating on UK roads before the year is out. You may have even seen one of them on the road
Volkswagen ID. Polo available to order from...
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.
