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West End ŠKODA announces the roll out of I...
West End ŠKODA has celebrated the opening of its brand-new Stirling showroom by installing the INDICATA real time used vehicle management system across its three sites in Scotland. Following a group overview trial, West End ŠKODA
TruTac makes it easy for operators affected...
On May 20th, 2018 the Department for Transport (DfT) revised the rules regarding vehicle testing exemptions. Consequently, the DfT estimates around 29,500 HGVs be required to join the existing goods vehicle testing regime, whereby certain vehicles
Advisory fuel rate for 100% electric cars t...
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has bowed to campaigning from ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, and will introduce an Advisory Fuel Rate for 100% electric cars from 1 September, 2018. Calling it an Advisory
FleetEurope’s vehicle rental business exp...
FleetEurope has announced record levels of growth within its corporate vehicle rental division during the first half of this year. The leading independent vehicle management solutions provider is forecast to achieve a 28 per cent year-on-year
FORS moves to ‘demystify’ FORS and CLOC...
‘Demystifying FORS and CLOCS’ workshops were developed in 2017 by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – a key partner in the FORS Community Partnership. The first ‘Demystifying FORS and CLOCS’ workshop was delivered
National Windscreens opens new fitting and ...
A new fitting and calibration centre is to be opened by National Windscreens in York as part of the continued investment into its UK national network. The new bespoke centre has been fitted out with the
Mercedes-Benz paths the way for used van wa...
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a new Approved Used Van Programme designed to further support customer needs, thanks to an enhanced warranty from Allianz Partners. The scheme provides customers with a 24-month warranty
Van VED reform rethink advised to help smal...
Plans to reform the VAN Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime could hurt small businesses and should be postponed until there is a greater supply of affordable low emission LCVs on the market, according to concerns raised
UK new car market stable in July
The UK new car market remained stable in July, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.2%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 163,898 new cars were registered
Remote Controlled Trucks Moving From Toy Sh...
Remote controlled vehicles are moving from toy store shelves into full-scale trucks for the freight and logistics industry. Swedish transport company Einride is developing the T-pod, a full-scale heavy-duty truck that can be operated remotely by a driver
