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The UK’s first electric tipper trucks ent...
Family-owned Fox Group is championing the transition from diesel to battery electric heavy trucks, with the introduction of two new Volvo FE Electric tippers into its fleet – the first of their kind to be delivered
Electric CV revolution should be matched by...
The arrival of increasing numbers of heavier electric commercial vehicles means fleet managers will need to re-set their driver training requirements and future-proof their business from changes in licensing legislation. With new arrivals to the market
Three tips to avoid the most common HGV acc...
Driving a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) is an important responsibility. If an HGV gets into an accident, the weight and power of the vehicle involved can cause serious injury to yourself and others involved. As such,
Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains UK’s best-selli...
The award-winning Vauxhall Vivaro-e remains the UK’s best-selling electric Light Commercial Vehicle (e-LCV), according to the latest registration figures published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The Vivaro-e was the best-selling e-LCV in
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
