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Mandatory speed limiters added to new cars ...
From the 6th July, speed limiters are to be added to new vehicles made in Europe, as part of new continent-wide plans to reduce road traffic accidents. However, will the UK follow suit in the months
ZipCharge: Winning awards and winning custo...
ZipCharge, the pioneer in portable energy and EV charging, today announced that over 10,000 people have registered to pre-order a Go portable EV power bank when they go on sale in 2023. Since launching at COP26
Road freight prices break records as fuel c...
The latest TEG price index data reveals road transport businesses passing soaring operating costs onto customers – as June’s average price-per-mile for haulage and courier vehicles reaches 18% more than three years ago, and its highest
New Kia Sportage scores five-star rating in...
The all-new Kia Sportage has been awarded the maximum five-star rating by Euro NCAP, Europe’s leading independent safety assessment programme. The Sportage performed to a high standard throughout the test process, illustrating the vehicle’s exceptional active
Cost of filling up rises £9 in June
The average cost of a litre of petrol rose a staggering 16.59p in June, smashing the previous 11p record set in March and sending pump prices further skyward, analysis of RAC Fuel Watch data shows. In a
Fiat Professional’s New Ducato wins Van o...
Fiat Professional’s New Ducato has scooped up the Van of the Year award at the Auto Express Awards 2022. The freshly designed Ducato was praised for its high quality finishes, unrivalled payload capabilities and generous range
Magtec leads project to accelerate adoption...
Magtec is heading a £3.25m government-backed project to help accelerate the adoption of zero emission trucks for NHS Wales and help support uptake across the UK. The project, backed by the Department for Transport (DfT) and
eActros UK debut at the inaugural Road Tran...
Operators, drivers and other sector professionals made a bee-line for the Mercedes-Benz Trucks presentation at the inaugural Road Transport Expo, where the fully electric eActros and new FUSO Canter were being shown for the first time
TruTac warns operators of ‘current day an...
TruTac is warning businesses about little-known but stringent tachograph compliance rules that require commercial vehicle operators to record and show evidence of drivers’ timetables – both during and outside of working hours – for the past 28 days.
Tackling transport myths for fleets
The past two years have put a huge strain on fleets in terms of management. The world was turned upside down by lockdown restrictions, and with it travel came to a standstill. But despite this monumental
