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EU extends toll exemptions for zero-emissio...
The European Union has confirmed the extension of toll exemptions for zero-emission trucks, reinforcing its commitment to greener freight transport and decarbonising European logistics. This initiative provides both operational incentives and financial relief for operators investing
Only one in four UK businesses feel prepare...
Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, today released its State of Connected Operations (SOCO) Report—Plan, Act, Recover: Disaster Preparedness in Physical Operations. The report draws on the expertise of 1,550 emergency management professionals across seven
GXO and Shepherd Neame roll out first Renau...
GXO Logistics, Inc, the world’s largest pure-play contract logistics provider, has partnered with its long-standing customer, independent family brewer and pub company, Shepherd Neame, to introduce two electric Renault Trucks E-Tech Ts into its operations. Part
Mercedes-Benz Actros achieves 5-star Euro N...
The latest Euro NCAP Commercial Truck Ratings have awarded the Mercedes-Benz Actros (4×2 Tractor Unit) and Actros (6×2 Rigid) the highest 5-star rating, reflecting Mercedes-Benz Trucks’ commitment to road safety and advanced driver assistance technology. In
Full order book fuels Wrightbus growth
Wrightbus bosses hailed production efficiencies and a full order book for a 77% leap in revenue at the Ballymena-based business. Chief Executive Jean-Marc Gales said he was “incredibly proud” of the results which saw turnover jump
How to counter EV range loss in cold temper...
EV battery testing and analytics company ClearWatt reveals the biggest factors in lower winter EV range, and the models that lose least range in colder temperatures. An analysis of ClearWatt battery health testing data across thousands
Farizon partners with ChargePoint and Hyper...
Farizon, the brand behind the all-new born-electric SV van, and distributed by Jameel Motors UK, has teamed up with two of the UK’s leading charger providers to make charging even easier for fleet and retail customers.
Transport Secretary pressure to act on vehi...
The Government is facing mounting pressure from road and vehicle safety campaigners, industry leaders and the public to adopt the European Union’s latest Vehicle General Safety Regulation (GSR) standards into the UK’s Type Approval framework. The
Kia PV5 redefines mobility for the LCV mark...
Kia has unveiled the PV5, its first Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) – a model that signals the brand’s bold new direction in the light commercial vehicle market. Designed from the ground up as an electric van,
New LCV demand dips slightly in September
UK deliveries of new LCVs dipped by -2.1% in ‘new numberplate’ September with 47,418 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The
