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Electric car sales to increase to 580,000 in 2026

Electric car sales to increase to 580,000 i...

Jan 08, 2026No Comments

Electric car sales in the UK will increase to 580,000 in 2026, representing 29% of a total of two million new car registrations, according to forecasts from leading EV leasing company DriveElectric. Compared to electric car

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Dennis Eagle enhances efficiency with Allison xFE™ transmissions

Dennis Eagle enhances efficiency with Allis...

Jan 08, 2026No Comments

Dennis Eagle, the leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the UK, will specify Allison xFE™ fully automatic transmissions from Allison Transmission, on two and three axle Dennis Eagle Elite+ chassis. Allison is a global

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Asset Alliance Group puts down new roots at Huntapac

Asset Alliance Group puts down new roots at...

Jan 08, 2026No Comments

Huntapac, a specialist in the growing, packing and transportation of root vegetables to the UK’s largest retailers, has struck its first deal with Asset Alliance Group, refreshing its fleet with 11 DAF XF 480 trucks. The

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The RHA and Hughes Driver Training in joint venture to train more drivers.

New push to train more drivers and plug ski...

Jan 07, 2026No Comments

The RHA has teamed up with a leading National HGV driver training provider to get more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries and busses. RHA members will benefit from the new partnership with Hughes Driver

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Advanced Automatic Collision Notification could save thousands of lives

Advanced Automatic Collision Notification c...

Jan 07, 2026No Comments

At CES 2026, Intrado Life & Safety, Inc. (Intrado), a leader in emergency communications technology, and SBD Automotive, a global automotive research and consulting firm, unveiled a new whitepaper, Making Seconds Count With Advanced Automatic Collision

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Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth

Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growt...

Jan 07, 2026No Comments

The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

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UK Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade

Government launches first Road Safety Strat...

Jan 07, 2026No Comments

The UK Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in more than ten years, setting out plans it says will save thousands of lives by tackling drink driving, improving young driver training and introducing mandatory

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DX Acquires HBC Logistics Marking Next Phase of Growth

DX acquires HBC Logistics to drive next gro...

Jan 06, 2026No Comments

DX has announced the acquisition of HBC Logistics Ltd, a Bedfordshire-based logistics and same-day services provider, marking the first major strategic move in the company’s next phase of growth. The deal comes six months after Ian

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Government Injects £18 Million into Plug-in Truck Grant

Government Injects £18 Million into Plug-i...

Jan 06, 2026No Comments

The UK Government has announced an additional £18 million of funding to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Plug-in Truck Grant, enhancing support for hauliers and fleet operators transitioning to electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs). The move,

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BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa+ Technology

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded...

Jan 06, 2026No Comments

In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a new level. BMW will become the first car manufacturer to integrate