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New van registrations fall for fifth consec...
UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations recorded their fifth consecutive month of decline in May, falling -25.1% to 22,000 units, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Although the
May new car market declines
New UK car registrations fell -20.6% to 124,394 units in the second weakest May since 1992, after the 2020 pandemic-hit market, as supply shortages continued to hamper new purchases and the fulfilment of existing orders, according
Industry hits back over threat of supply ch...
The logistics sector has slammed a new report by the Transport Select Committee (TSC) demanding it solves the driver shortage and upgrades rest facilities within two years or face a government supply chain levy. Logistics UK
IRU launches action plan on fuel prices
The International Road Transport Union (IRU) the world road transport organisation, has launched a 17-point emergency plan for governments to tackle rising fuel prices and their impact on transport networks, energy security and decarbonisation plans. Diesel
Major road and bridge upgrades to boost eco...
Motorists, pedestrians and cyclists will benefit from reduced congestion and improved connectivity through a £160.8 million investment for four major road projects across England. Today (Friday 3 June) the Government has announced four schemes in Newcastle,
Heppner confirms its position as a committe...
As a major player in transport and logistics, Heppner is pursuing its responsible and sustainable path with conviction and is publishing its third Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, which illustrates its achievements and presents its ambitions
EV summer driving: tips and tricks
The weather is warming up, it’s almost summer and perhaps you’re thinking about planning your next road trip. To make sure you don’t get stuck in the middle of the road, or the middle of nowhere,
Bridgestone launches Fleetcare an integrate...
Bridgestone, a global leader in tyres and sustainable mobility solutions, launches Fleetcare, an integrated tyre and fleet management solution designed to fast forward business for fleets. An evolution of Bridgestone’s Total Tyre Care, Fleetcare combines Bridgestone’s
Volvo Trucks: New safety system to protect ...
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new safety system to detect other road users entering the blind spot on both sides of the truck. In busy traffic situations, it is difficult for even the most experienced driver
Transport Select Committee warns logistics ...
The logistics sector must solve its driver employment crisis and fix its dearth of secure rest facilities within two years, or else the government should step in and impose a levy, MPs have warned. The Transport
