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When a return load is not worth the detour
An empty HGV journey is an obvious cost. Fuel is consumed, driver time is used and the vehicle is moving without generating load revenue. That…
Alan Able interview: Isuzu doubles down on the working pickup
At a recent demonstration day for the new D-Max 2.2 diesel, Isuzu UK Managing Director Alan Able told Fleetpoint why the brand is backing both…
Brigade launches Haloniq video telematics platform
Brigade Electronics has launched Haloniq, a new video telematics software solution designed to bring fleet risk, compliance and management functions together within a single secure…
Genesis expands salary sacrifice EV test drive programme
Genesis Motor UK has expanded its extended test drive programme for salary sacrifice drivers, helping customers gain valuable real-world experience of an electric vehicle before…
H2Accelerate sets out Member State policy package
Hydrogen-powered trucking is moving towards early commercial deployment in Europe, but a new H2Accelerate policy paper warns that inconsistent support across Member States could slow…
Be.EV introduces UK’s first EV charging pass
EV charging network Be.EV has launched what it describes as the UK’s first EV charging pass, giving drivers a fixed monthly charging allowance for a…
DX SameDay expands with new hyperlocal delivery capability
DX has expanded its DX SameDay service with a new hyperlocal delivery capability designed to support businesses with short-distance, high-volume and multi-site delivery requirements. The…
EU urges Britain to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs
Brussels has told London that Britain would need to raise tariffs on Chinese cars and more closely align with EU trade policy if it wants…
Electric vans could cut fuel bills by up to 87%, research finds
With diesel reaching £2 a litre in parts of the UK, van drivers and fleet operators are taking a much harder look at what it…
National Highways trials four Hyundai IONIQ 9 electric SUVs
National Highways has begun trials of four all-electric Hyundai IONIQ 9 SUVs as it assesses whether the large seven-seat EV can meet the demands of…
Elektrotrucker begins first global electric truck journey in eActros 600
Tobias Wagner, better known as the ‘Elektrotrucker’, has set off on an ambitious round-the-world expedition that could make him the first person to circumnavigate the…
Ex-fleet vs used HGVs: What should buyers look for?
Buyers searching for second-hand HGVs will encounter both ex-fleet trucks and other used vehicles, but the two categories can differ significantly in terms of ownership…
AION earns three nominations for 2027 Car of the Year awards
AION has received its first-ever nominations for major international Car of the Year awards, with the Chinese electric vehicle brand securing three nominations across the…
Kia expands PV5 range with 71.2kWh Long Range chassis platform
Kia is expanding its electric commercial vehicle offering with the introduction of the PV5 Chassis, a dedicated electric chassis platform designed to accommodate application-specific bodies…
UK diesel prices approach £2 a litre as global supply crisis deepens
UK diesel prices are closing in on their previous all-time high as a combination of disrupted global supplies, refinery outages and geopolitical tensions sends wholesale…
JLR recalls 23,677 vehicles over DC-DC converter fault
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has recalled a further 23,677 vehicles in the US after identifying an electronic fault that could result in a loss of…