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UK car and commercial vehicle production declined -11.6%

Combined car and commercial vehicle product...

Mar 28, 2025Comments off

UK car and commercial vehicle production declined -11.6% in February, to 82,178 units, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Manufacturers turned out 10,787 fewer cars, vans,

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Car Transporter Ship. US Import Tariffs on cars to be imposed

The likely impact of U.S. import tariffs on...

Mar 28, 2025Comments off

The recent imposition of a 25% tariff on all foreign-made vehicles and motor parts by U.S. President Donald Trump, due to start on Thursday 3rd April.  has sent ripples through the global automotive industry. This policy

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Crimping Tools for Fleet Technicians

Crimping tools for fleet technicians

Mar 28, 2025Comments off

Which one is right for the job? Frequent vehicle breakdowns can cause costly downtime and negatively affect your brand. One way to prevent this is to ensure your fleet’s electrical parts are sturdy. That’s where crimping

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Houses of Parliament

Missed oportunities: Spring Statement leave...

Mar 27, 2025Comments off

Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spring Statement of 2025 introduced several measures impacting the logistics industry, fleet operations, and transport management. Fuel Duty Freeze The Chancellor announced the continuation of the fuel duty freeze for a historic 14th

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ZenFreight enables Gregory Group acquire 14 new BEVs

ZenFreight enables Gregory Group acquire 14...

Mar 27, 2025Comments off

Since being welcomed into the ZenFreight consortium last year, Gregory Group, is set to receive 14 new Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) into the fleet, charged by a newly installed infrastructure, further propelling the company towards its

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Experts urge government to tackle looming fuel duty black hole

Government urged to tackle looming fuel dut...

Mar 27, 2025Comments off

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT(UK)) is urging the government to start talks with experts to tackle the impending black hole in income from fuel duty which is set to get deeper with

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Fly By Nite brakes new ground with EBPMS technology

Fly By Nite brakes new ground with EBPMS te...

Mar 27, 2025Comments off

Webfleet, Bridgestone’s fleet and asset management solution, is simplifying DVSA compliance for Fly By Nite by equipping all its trailers with Electronic Braking Performance Monitoring System (EBPMS) tracking – a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional

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WNV Systems launches automated Internal Trailer Wash

WNV Systems launches automated Internal Tra...

Mar 26, 2025Comments off

British company WNV Systems has just unveiled a patented Internal Trailer Wash that uses advanced technology to break new ground in trailer and container sanitation. A standalone, portable unit, the new Internal Trailer Wash (ITW) is

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Operator licence refusal due to unauthorised vehicle operations

Operator licence refusal due to unauthorise...

Mar 26, 2025Comments off

In a recent decision, the Deputy Traffic Commissioner for Western England, Fiona Harrington, refused the application for a restricted goods vehicle operator licence submitted by Team Pro Scaffolding (SW) Ltd. The refusal was primarily based on

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Lower Thames Crossing Northern Tunnel Entrance

Government grants approval for Lower Thames...

Mar 26, 2025Comments off

On Tuesday 25th March 2025, the government has officially approved the A122 Lower Thames Crossing project, a significant infrastructure initiative designed to alleviate congestion at the Dartford Crossing and enhance connectivity between the South East, Midlands,