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Optimism for 2026 tempered by deteriorating...
The deterioration of the UK economy is expected to offset causes for optimism as the rental and leasing sectors prepare to face mixed fortunes in 2026. While the sector stands in good stead to take advantage
Rosgal adds new Renault Trucks hotbox
Civil engineering specialist Rosgal has upgraded its HGV fleet with a new Renault Trucks C380 P6x2 rigid, fitted with a Marvtech hotbox tipper body, as part of its commitment to supporting both its own and its
Birmingham Council criticised for publicisi...
Birmingham City Council has been drawn into a fresh row after agency bin-lorry drivers discovered a “league table” showing individual performance data pinned up in a staff room at the Smithfield depot. The table reportedly used
Mixed signals are stalling EV adoption
Tanya Sinclair, the Chief Executive of Electric Vehicles UK (EVUK), told MPs that “inconsistent government policy and confused communication are undermining the UK’s shift to electric vehicles,” and are now posing a real risk to meeting
Farizon named LCV Manufacturer of the Year
Farizon has been named LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the 2025 GREENFLEET Awards, which was held last night at the CBS Arena in Coventry. After launching the Farizon SV in the first quarter of 2025,
Toyota to expand EV charging ecosystem acro...
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) is accelerating its electrification strategy with the rollout of a new intelligent EV charging ecosystem across several European markets, including the UK. The initiative aims to give plug-in hybrid and battery electric
LCV market declines in November but EV dema...
UK registrations of new light commercial vehicles (LCVs) declined by more than a fifth (-22.2%) in November, with 23,570 vans, pickups and 4x4s joining the road, according to the latest figures published today by the Society
Govt asks for views from road users on self...
The Government is asking road users, industry, and disability groups to help shape the framework which will ensure self-driving technology is safely introduced on Britain’s roads. This is a key next step in implementing the landmark Automated Vehicles (AV) Act, which
Farizon SV crowned ‘Zero-Emissions Van of...
The all-electric Farizon SV large van has been named ‘Zero-Emissions Van of the Year’ at the prestigious What Van? Awards 2026. The accolade was announced during the annual awards ceremony held at the Hilton London Bankside
FOR EV joins CCS RM6347 framework for publi...
FOR EV, a specialist provider of end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for fleets across the UK, has been appointed as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Transport Technology Framework (RM6347). The company
