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DPD adds 381 electric Ford E-Transits ahead of record peak
DPD electric vans are set to play a bigger role this winter, as the UK’s leading premium parcel delivery company adds a further 381 Ford…
Three Rivers District Council appoints SFS to maintain its fleet
Three Rivers District Council has appointed Specialist Fleet Services Ltd (SFS) to maintain its fleet of more than 80 vehicles. The Rickmansworth-based authority has signed…
New Volkswagen Caddy Kombi opens for orders
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has opened the order books for the new Caddy Kombi, adding even more versatility to its Caddy line-up for UK tradespeople. This…
Downtime costs more than you think
A Data-Driven Look at Equipment Failure and Fleet Resilience Equipment failure creates repair costs and wider operational losses across your fleet. Lost productivity, disrupted schedules…
Whole Life Cost Toolkit v2.0 now live
Every fleet manager knows the feeling. A vehicle looks like a bargain on the quote, then the bills start to arrive. Fuel, servicing, tyres, insurance,…
JLR takes BYD to court over “Defender Clone” Ti7 SUV
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is facing Chinese carmaker BYD in court over claims that the Ti7 SUV infringes the Defender’s intellectual property. The JLR BYD…
Car ReviewIsuzu D-Max EV Cross Review: Can an electric pick-up actually replace a diesel one?
A week with the Isuzu D-Max EV Cross, reviewed by Matt Smith. First Impressions This is an interesting one. Isuzu has built its reputation on…
Jayserv boosts fleet safety with SureCam video telematics
Jayserv, a mechanical and electrical contractor, has adopted an advanced video telematics solution from SureCam to protect its engineers across the Southeast of England. The…
Reports suggest government set to cut 2030 EV sales target to 60%
The UK government is expected to cut its 2030 EV sales target from 80% to around 60%, according to reports. The Guardian said on Sunday…
In-vehicle touchscreens could be the next big fleet safety focus
In-vehicle touchscreens are likely to become the next major focus for fleet safety, according to Arval UK. Evidence of their negative impact continues to grow.…
Schmitz Cargobull expands its dry freight portfolio
Schmitz Cargobull has expanded its range of dry freight trailers with the S.BO PACE+ and the S.BO MULTI. The manufacturer presented both vehicles at IAA…
Robinson Contract Services puts MND Association-liveried tipper into service
Yorkshire-based Robinson Contract Services has put a new Renault Trucks C P8x4 Off Road 460 into service. The truck carries a striking Motor Neurone Disease…
EV charger load balancing to keep commercial fleets moving
The electrification of commercial fleets is creating a new challenge for fleet managers looking to charge more vehicles without driving up electricity costs or investing…
SMA Pallets grows its Palletways territory by 25%
SMA Pallets, Palletways Depot 186, has taken on the HP1, HP2 and HP3 postcode areas. The move increases its daily distribution volume within the Palletways…
HGV Driver Health Checks: Certas Energy launches The Great Driver MOT
This Road Safety Week (16-20 November 2026), Certas Energy is launching The Great Driver MOT. The initiative offers free physical and mental health checks to…
EU committee weakens 2035 car emissions target
MEPs on the European Parliament’s environment committee have voted to ease the EU’s 2035 emissions target for new cars by more than the European Commission…