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JJ Foodservice adds 20 new Isuzu Grafters to fleet
National food and drink wholesaler JJ Foodservice has taken delivery of 20 new 3.5-tonne Isuzu N35.125 Grafters with automatic transmission, supporting the continued expansion of…
Chery strengthens its seven-year warranty
Chery has enhanced its vehicle warranty policy in the UK following a record first year in the market, with the changes reflecting feedback from customers…
Geely Monjaro EM-i Hybrid SUV begins global rollout
Geely Auto is set to begin the global rollout of its new hybrid D-segment SUV, the Geely Monjaro EM-i, with the model making its international…
Einride and DAF target Level 4 autonomous electric trucks
Einride and DAF Trucks have announced a joint initiative to integrate Einride’s autonomous driving system, Einride Driver, into DAF’s premium electric truck platform, bringing SAE…
Conservative diesel HGV phase-out U-turn puts freight decarbonisation at risk
The Conservative Party’s decision to scrap the planned phase-out of new diesel HGVs represents a significant reversal of a policy it introduced when it was…
Neue Klasse puts pressure on BMW’s model line-up
BMW is reviewing its model line-up as chief executive Milan Nedeljković looks to reduce complexity, improve profitability and ensure the company’s future products are aligned…
Vehicle theft is down, but are fleets any safer?
The reduction in vehicle theft reported in the latest figures is undoubtedly positive. Around 55,000 vehicles were stolen across the UK last year, an 11%…
NPPF now includes a dedicated freight and logistics policy
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has finally given freight and logistics a policy of its own, and for an industry that has spent years…
EV Discovery Programme proves electric HGVs can match diesel
Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) can already match, and in some cases outperform, diesel trucks on local wholesale delivery routes, according to a new case…
Zenobē partners with West Midlands Combined Authority
Zenobē is strengthening its partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as the region prepares to bring bus services under public ownership and control.…
Volvo Trucks unveils 100-Year Edition FH and FH Aero
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a special 100-Year Edition of its FH, FH16, FH Aero and FH16 Aero tractor units ahead of the Volvo Group’s centenary…
Older drivers are likely to reject 80mph motorway speed proposal
The prospect of raising the UK motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph has exposed a clear generational divide, with older drivers significantly more likely…
What fleet data shows about electric van suitability
The UK’s ZEV mandate requires 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising towards 70% by 2030. As fleet operators face increasing…
Sharath Muddaiah
Sharath Muddaiah, Head of Global Customer Success & Business Strategy IoT Solutions, Giesecke+Devrient Contributing Posts: Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud
Live asset tracking is essential tool to fight cargo fraud
A £300,000 order for premium British cheddar looked like a commercial success. Instead, it became one of the UK’s most high-profile cargo fraud cases. In…
Farizon selects Europcar to manage vehicle replacement service
Farizon, the wholly owned subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has appointed Europcar Mobility Group UK to deliver a vehicle replacement service for its customers. Working…