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RHA seeks £2bn compensation from truck man...
UK hauliers that were affected by a cartel of truck manufacturers have until 14 February to register for a class action being brought by the Road Haulage Association (RHA) in the UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT).
Light commercial vehicle market declines in...
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market fell by -20.5% in the first month of 2025 with 19,050 vans, pick-ups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers
UK’s first Volvo FH Aero tipper makes...
C J Hurford & Sons has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH Aero 8×4 Tridem tipper, the first truck of its kind to be put into operation in the UK. The new arrival combines superb
Targa Telematics to partner with Volkswagen...
Targa Telematics, one of the leading global players in the field of IoT and the development of digital solutions and platforms for connected mobility, announces a strategic partnership with Volkswagen Group Info Services AG to expand
EV share rises despite contracting new car ...
The UK new car market fell by -2.5% to 139,345 units in January, according to data released today by the Society of Motor manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), as weak consumer confidence and tough economic conditions combined
Much improved fuel performance from two Mer...
A drastic improvement in fuel performance from its first two Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units brought Casterton Haulage to the inevitable decision to invest in a third. Sheffield based Casterton took its first pair of Actros from
Fuel prices experience a fourth month of in...
In recent months, UK motorists have faced a persistent rise in fuel prices. As of January 2025, petrol prices have increased by 2 pence per litre, reaching an average of 139 pence, up from 136.9 pence
FleetEV launch new salary sacrifice platfor...
Leading electric vehicle (EV) specialist, FleetEV, has launched an in-house technology platform specifically designed to support salary sacrifice schemes for SMEs and the public sector. Offering a flexible, tax-efficient way for workforces to make the switch,
National Grid adopts in-vehicle Lithium Pow...
An innovative in-vehicle power system is being adopted by National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to reduce emissions from its operational fleet. The company is installing Clayton Power’s Lithium Power Supply (LPS) in all its new EVs
MOTs on electric vans should be deferred
The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for an official deferral for MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vans as some fleets report finding tests “impossible” to book. For MOT test purposes, this special category of
