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Bus and van sharing the road with a cyclist in London

2022 motoring offence still not appreciated...

Oct 15, 2024Comments off

More than two years after its introduction, research commissioned by commercial HGV and fleet insurance  broker, McCarron Coates, highlights how the motoring offence of Causing Serious Injury by Careless or Inconsiderate Driving is still not understood

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Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024

Winner of eBay’s Van Conversion of The Ye...

Oct 15, 2024Comments off

eBay has revealed the overall winner of its Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024 and the triumphant project combines the practicality campervan with a fully-equipped DJ booth to create a one-off party van. Jack Lydon,

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Cotteswold Dairy welcomes latest delivery from Asset Alliance Group

Cotteswold Dairy welcomes latest delivery f...

Oct 15, 2024Comments off

Tewkesbury-based Cotteswold Dairy has returned to Asset Alliance Group to refresh its DAF-powered delivery fleet. The family-run business has added 13 new generation rigid trucks ranging from 7.5-tonne to 18-tonne DAF XBs, with a variety of

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Asda new bio-LNG refuelling stations

Asda invests in new bio-LNG refuelling stat...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

Asda is investing in two new Bio-LNG (liquefied natural gas) refuelling facilities, as the retailer continues to make progress towards reducing overall carbon emissions. Working closely with Gasrec – a major fuel provider for commercial vehicles

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Be.EV and Derbyshire Police

Declaring war on charging cable thieves

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

National charging network Be.EV has partnered with EV charging space specialist Formula Space and Derbyshire Police to crack down on charging cable vandalism in Chesterfield. In response to the recent spate of electric vehicle (EV) charging

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watling street cafe

National Highways transforms lorry parking ...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

National Highways is making essential improvements to lorry parking facilities across the country, to keep Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) drivers comfortable, safe and well. This investment of £13 million is a vital step in addressing the

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New depot in Maidstone

DX open a new depot in Maidstone

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

DX, a leading provider of delivery solutions, including parcel freight, secure courier, 2-person and logistics services, is pleased to announce the opening of a new depot in Maidstone, Kent. This depot is part of the continuing

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Female Mechanic

Auto industry unattractive to over a third ...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

A new report has revealed the nation’s view of the automotive industry and uncovered some interesting insights. The key findings of the new study from Nationwide Vehicle Contracts are: 1 in 3 women would never consider

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Renault Trucks Model Year 2025

Renault Trucks announce Model Year 2025 tru...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

Renault Trucks announces the launch of its Model Year 2025 heavy-duty trucks onto the market. The new Renault Trucks T, T High, C and K models are designed to optimise energy performance, safety and driving comfort.

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Arial view of parked lorries

Additional lorry parking is welcomed but mo...

Oct 14, 2024Comments off

On 10th October 2024, Lilian Greenwood, the Future of Roads Minister, announced a £12.5 million investment aimed at improving lorry parks and working conditions for drivers across England. This funding is part of a broader effort