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New scheme to ‘revolutionise’ lorry saf...
A new standard to protect vulnerable road users from the ‘most dangerous’ heavy goods vehicles by minimising blind spots has officially launched in London. Under the Direct Vision Standard, HGVs will be categorised depending on the
The electric vehicle fleet conundrum
The fleet and motor industries and politicians must unite to provide a co-ordinated timeline and pathway to establishing electric vehicles as a viable corporate mobility choice. That’s the call from Tony Donnelly, chief executive of Goodwood
Hyundai unveils fuel cell truck
Hyundai Motor Co. unveiled a hydrogen fuel cell truck and trailer combo at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta on Monday and said it was considering entering the U.S. commercial vehicle market. The South
UK CV production down 11.7% in September
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production declined -11.7% in September, with 7,320 units manufactured, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Output for crucial overseas markets was up some 25.4%,
Fleet Source breaks the boundaries for safe...
Leading driver training provider Fleet Source has responded to growing demand from the fleet industry for an all-roads solution to Vulnerable Road User training, with a brand-new Driver CPC training package. Ensuring VRU-training relevance across the
Fear of technology and obsession with owner...
A lack of trust in safety technology and an emotional ‘attachment’ to car ownership are two key road blocks to a future of vehicle sharing and self-driving cars. According to a new study, it could be
Government acts to close mobile phone looph...
The Government has confirmed it will close a legal loophole which has allowed drivers to escape prosecution for hand-held mobile phone use while behind the wheel. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today (Friday 1 November) announced that
Insurtech Zego partners with vehicle moveme...
London-based insurtech Zego has partnered with vehicle movement firm Engineius enabling it to extend its reach across 30 European countries. Zego will provide a first-of-its-kind pay-by-the mile policy for Engineius’ 35 fleet customers, covering its drivers
Renault Trucks showcases Master Red edition
Renault Trucks returns to Freight in the City Expo at Alexandra Palace, London on 6th November 2019 with a line-up that debuts the new Master Red EDITION, showcases its 100% electric Z.E. range from 3.1 to
Groupe PSA and FCA plan to join forces
The Supervisory Board of Peugeot S.A. and the Board of Directors of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (“FCA”) (NYSE: FCAU / MTA: FCA). have each unanimously agreed to work towards a full combination of their respective businesses
