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Michelin grows tyre contract with Huntapac ...
Michelin has renewed a five-year tyre contract with Preston-based Huntapac Produce – one of the largest vegetable and salad producers in the UK – following a competitive tender which pitched the manufacturer against rival brands. The
Northern Powergrid launches innovative tool...
Northern Powergrid today launches a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process. The intuitive online system is underpinned by real-world network data to help users identify the best new EV charging
Great British Fleet Awards 2020: The full l...
The fleet industry’s leading managers, service companies and cars/vans have taken top titles at today’s Great British Fleet Awards at a prestigious ceremony in London. Held as part of the 2020 Great British Fleet Event, the
UK car production falls by over 14%
UK car production fell -14.2% in 2019, to 1,303,135 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with a -6.4% drop in December rounding off a third year of
Lex Autolease fuels students hopes of elect...
Lex Autolease has sponsored a team of students from Banchory Academy in Aberdeenshire for the 2020 Formula 24 electric racing car season, sharing expertise and experience to help them realise their podium finish ambitions. The Institution
Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion...
The University of Bath’s Chris Brace, Professor of Automotive propulsion and Director of the Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), has heralded Lightfoot as a game changer for modern fleet vehicles, addressing emissions in the real
Dawsongroup says Brexit may reform our HGV ...
In a new executive brief, Dawsongroup predicts substantial growth in the rental and leasing sector post-Brexit, with the haulage industry potentially overturning long-held traditional positions on ownership. An executive briefing just released from vehicle specialist Dawsongroup
UPS orders 10,000 Generation 2 Electric Veh...
UPS have announced an order of 10,000 purpose built electric vehicles worth hundreds of millions of euros from UK based company Arrival. The initial 10,000 vehicles will be rolled out in the UK, Europe and North
PRIM Fleet Standards awards Pertemps Driver...
PRIM Fleet Standards, a national road safety accreditation scheme, has appointed a new Ambassador – Pertemps Driver Training. PRIM Fleet Standards works closely with organisations to recognise them for their commitment to reducing road risk across
Gold rating ranks Go Plant Fleet Services a...
Go Plant Fleet Services has won the gold medal for its approach to Corporate Social Responsibility. The nationwide specialist fleet provider has been awarded top marks by EcoVadis – the global ratings platform that evaluates sustainability.
