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New car market grows 11.4% in June as EVs drive recovery
The UK new car market continued its recovery in June, with registrations rising by 11.4% year on year to 213,166 units, marking the strongest performance…

Urgent action needed as ZEV targets and trade threats put sector at risk
Britain must act now to secure the future of its world-class automotive industry, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) is warning, with urgent…

RAC calls for clarity over smartwatch use while driving
More than a third of motorists who use a smartwatch while driving could be unknowingly breaking the law due to unclear legislation, according to new…

Wialon launches ChatGPT app to simplify fleet management
Fleet management platform Wialon has launched the Wialon ChatGPT App, enabling fleet operators to access real-time operational data through natural-language conversations within ChatGPT. Developed by…

Roads Research Alliance accelerates innovation on road network
A pioneering collaboration between National Highways, industry leaders and the University of Cambridge is accelerating research and innovation to tackle some of the biggest challenges…

Pall-Ex Logistics achieves top BRCGS ‘AA’ rating at Watford Gap
Leading third-party logistics provider Pall-Ex Logistics has secured the prestigious BRCGS ‘AA’ rating for Storage and Distribution at its flagship Watford Gap facility, reinforcing its…

IVECO unveils 2026 truck range with lower running costs
IVECO has revealed its new Model Year 2026 vehicle range and expanded service offering at the IVECO Experience 2026 in Turin, held from 1–4 July.…

Software upgrade cuts Vector HE 19 fuel use by up to 19%
Carrier Transicold has launched a new software upgrade that can reduce fuel consumption by up to 19% on its Vector High Efficiency (HE) 19 trailer…

ULEMCo and Luxfer Gas Cylinders to advance hydrogen transport
Hydrogen transport specialist ULEMCo Ltd and hydrogen storage manufacturer Luxfer Gas Cylinders Ltd have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate the commercial deployment of hydrogen-powered…

Source partners with Openreach to accelerate EV fleet transition
Source has entered into a new partnership with Openreach to help support the telecoms provider’s transition to a fully electric vehicle fleet, providing engineers with…

Isuzu and Genie Insights offer solar solution on D-Max EV
Isuzu UK has partnered with Genie Insights to offer factory-integrated solar technology on the new Isuzu D-Max EV. The collaboration introduces an advanced solar solution…

Netherlands introduces truck pay-per-kilometre road charging
The Netherlands has officially introduced its new truck toll scheme, with Dutch and foreign heavy goods vehicles now pay-per-kilometre to use the country’s road network.…

Vansform hits the road with fully racked-out demonstrator
Panel van conversion specialist Vansform has unveiled a fully equipped Mercedes-Benz Sprinter demonstrator designed to showcase the company’s bespoke conversion capabilities and craftsmanship. Created as…

Volkswagen considers factory closures and 100,000 job cuts
Volkswagen is considering the closure of four factories and cuts of up to 100,000 jobs in what could become the biggest restructuring in the company’s…

Tachograph rules change: what operators need to know
From 1st July 2026, significant changes to tachograph requirements have come into force across the UK and EU road transport sector, primarily affecting international haulage…

Moto launches dedicated eHGV charging hubs at Tamworth
Moto Hospitality has officially opened its new proprietary Moto CHARGE ultra-rapid EV charging hub at its Tamworth motorway services site, introducing dedicated electric heavy goods…

