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Orders now open for fully-electric Fiat Pro...
Orders for the 100% electric Fiat E-Ducato are now open, priced from £47,675 excluding VAT (after the Government PiVG), enabling customers to receive all the benefits of having zero tailpipe emissions with the versatility of a
Lorry safety permits part of London’s...
London’s new Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for HGVs has come into force, aimed at tackling the issue of drivers’ blind spots by employing safety permits. The scheme assigns vehicles a star rating based on how much
Full tank of fuel now costs nearly £5 more...
The price of fuel on the UK’s forecourts rose by 3p a litre in February, making it £1.70 more expensive to fill up a family car and nearly £5 dearer than in late 2020, data from
LCVs lie at the core of business
Light commercial vehicles have really come into their own during the pandemic as home deliveries and logistics have taken centre stage. But even before Covid-19 took hold, a new white paper released by Europcar Vans and
Budget 2021 response
From Freeports to Fuel Duty and insurance, there was a lot in the Budget that had impact on fleets, logistics and transport. Below are some comments and assessments of its impact from industry leaders. Matthew Walters, Head
AJL Transport has licence revoked
A Sittingbourne operator that demonstrated failings “across the board” including running almost double the number of vehicles it was authorised to, has had its licence revoked. AJL Transport appeared before the South Eastern traffic commissioner Sarah
New 2021 mobile phone driving laws
This year, the Department for Transport are reviewing the laws regarding using your phone behind the wheel. Currently, if you are caught using your mobile behind the wheel you could receive a penalty of six points
Vauxhall Vivaro celebrates 20th birthday
The award-winning Vauxhall Vivaro is celebrating its 20th birthday, having made its world debut at the Brussels Light Commercial Vehicle Show in January 2001. Since then, the Vivaro has become a global success story, with more than
New tighter LEZ standards for HGVs introduc...
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, is today tightening the London-wide Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards for heavy vehicles. Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), buses and coaches must now meet Euro VI (NOx and PM) emissions standards or pay a daily charge of up to £300. These new standards apply to heavy vehicles across most
Aeris reveals connectivity checklist for fl...
Aeris, an IoT technology leader, today announced a checklist for fleet operators highlighting the importance of cellular connectivity in obtaining the most reliable telematics/dashcam solution to ensure DVS compliance. With fleet managers now facing a deadline
