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DfT lays out vision for UK EV rapid chargep...
The UK government has undertaken an analysis to assess the number of chargepoints required to meet future charging needs along motorways and major A roads. As part of the UK’s commitment to end its contribution to
Shift to driving expected post-lockdown
Following the Government’s advice last week regarding a phased return to work after relaxing some of the lockdown restrictions, but avoid public transport, 1-in-2 people are less likely to use public transport in the future while
Roads funding puts nation on ‘path to rec...
The Government has set its sights on filling around 11 million potholes as part of a new multi-billion-pound infrastructure package. The funding, announced by transport secretary Grant Shapps on 14 May, is designed to make journeys on
SMH Fleet Solutions helps Mazda and Team Ru...
SMH Fleet Solutions has supported Mazda to help get Team Rubicon UK on the road to combat the COVID19 virus. Team Rubicon UK is a charity that repurposes military skills to offer disaster response aid. Mazda
Response to the re-introduction of the Cong...
Congestion Charge increases – AA reaction: Commenting on the increases to Congestion Charges announced by TfL, Edmund King, AA president, said: “Even though TfL were between a rock and a hard place in terms of finances,
Congestion Charge for London returns with p...
Under the terms of a £1.6bn government bailout, the congestion charge in London will be re-introduced from today (18 May 2020). The bailout was emergency funding to keep the capital’s Tube and bus services running through
Casey Plant upgrades with new Volvo FMX
Specialist plant equipment business Casey Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FMX 8×2 rigid, replacing an older FM9 that had provided exceptional service for 14 years, covering more than 700,000 km. Supplied by Paul
TIP opens new flagship ‘super-branch’ i...
TIP Trailer Services has opened a new flagship depot created from a brownfield site that is literally next door to its existing operation in Nuneaton. This ‘super-branch’ is the company’s biggest ever investment in new workshop
Enterprise Holdings implement Complete Clea...
Enterprise Holdings is reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in the car rental industry. Today, the company announced the implementation of its Complete Clean Pledge programme across its global operations including its
CarGurus sees increased used car market act...
The government’s new guidance for returning to work while avoiding public transport has driven activity in the used car market, according to CarGurus. Data from CarGurus, the fastest growing online automotive marketplace in the UK*, revealed
