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Ambitious investment in safer roads could save lives
Investing £2.5bn into high-return road safety schemes could prevent more than 17,000 deaths and serious injuries over the next 20 years, saving nearly £9bn in…
Whippet transforms bus fleet maintenance with Freeway
Whippet, the 105-year-old Cambridgeshire bus company has transformed its fleet management with software from Freeway Fleet Systems. Freeway is used to manage maintenance of double-deckers,…
Video telematics with integrated mobile device blocking
SureCam, the leading provider of video telematics solutions, has teamed up with Blackout Technologies to develop the first fleet dashcam with mobile device blocking that…
Hydrogen vehicle training workshop to boost automotive sector skills
The automotive industry is being equipped to meet the rising demand for hydrogen-fuelled vehicles, including light vehicles, PSVs, and HGVs, through a new training facility…
Implications of the GPSR for GB-NI Trade
The EU’s General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR), which replaces the 2001 General Product Safety Directive, is set to come into force in Northern Ireland on…
A glimpse of Winchester EV superhub development
The development of InstaVolt’s Electric Vehicle (EV) ultra-rapid charging superhub at Three Maids Hill, Winchester, has reached a significant milestone, with the asphalt layer now…
Optimising fleet management with telematics connectivity
Fleet and video telematics is already playing a vital role in modern fleet management by providing actionable insights that lead to safe, efficient and cost-effective…
HS2 welding issues affect National Highways Bridges
Recent inspections have revealed welding issues affecting five National Highways bridges and four other bridges constructed by Severfield, a prominent Yorkshire based steel fabricator. These…
Trakm8 & Calor Gas extend supply agreement
Trakm8, a leader in telematics and fleet management solutions, is delighted to announce the extension of its supply agreement with Calor Gas, following the signing…
Building a robust EV infrastructure
The current state of UK EV infrastructure The UK’s EV infrastructure is on a good trajectory to reach its goal of 300,000 public electric charging…
Krone Trailer UK expands customer support
Krone Trailer UK, a leading manufacturer in the commercial trailer industry, is excited to announce that it now has a network of over 400 workshops…
Ohmio Lift: Self-Driving Vehicle of the Year 2024
Before scooping the prestigious Vehicle of the Year title at the Self-Driving Industry Awards 2024, at the Turner Contemporary in Margate, on Friday 22 November,…
Majority of professional drivers consider Christmas strike action
As the UK gears up for the Christmas period, new research from Samsara reveals that a staggering 72% of professional drivers may consider strike action…
Stellantis announces closure of Luton Vauxhall plant
Stellantis, the parent company of Vauxhall, has decided to close its Luton manufacturing plant, a move that jeopardises approximately 1,100 jobs. The decision is part…
Government confirms consultation on ZEV Mandate
Last week, 20th November 2024, Transport Secretary Louise Haigh and Business and Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds hosted a roundtable with automotive and charging industry leaders…
New LGV/HGV Mentor training to improve driver confidence
The RTITB Instructor Academy has launched a new LGV/HGV Driver Mentor course. This forward-thinking training is designed to help new drivers refine their skills and…