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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
GEM expresses concern over Britain’s drug...
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is raising concerns about drug driving across the UK. In particular, GEM is worried about inconsistencies in sentencing of offenders, and by the large number of offences being
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles moves ahead ...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) is consistently and rapidly advancing the development and implementation of autonomous driving. “With the confirmation of the group’s supervisory board for our Autonomous Driving R&D program, we are setting the course for
Carrier Transicold and Gray & Adams cr...
Carrier Transicold and Gray & Adams have developed a demonstrator programme to showcase a new all-electric refrigerated trailer. The new Carrier Transicold Vector eCoolTM system has been fitted to a new 13.6-metre demonstrator trailer utilising energy
