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Leya Alieva
Leyla Alieva is the CEO and co-founder of NEOL Copper Technologies, a UK-based company focused on developing and manufacturing innovative technical lubricants. With a degree…
Boris Zhmud
Boris is a distinguished expert in tribology and lubricant technology with a career that spans both academia and industry. With a strong foundation in chemistry, Boris…
How innovative lubricants are advancing sustainability in e-mobility
In the rapidly transforming automotive sector, e-mobility stands out as a pivotal area of innovation and growth. The advancement of e-mobility solutions is having an…
Preston-based H Parkinson Haulage enters administration
H Parkinson Haulage, a prominent name in the haulage industry based in Preston, Lancashire, has entered administration with FRP Advisory taking control. This potentially marks…
Scottish Water take delivery of 111 FIAT Professional vans
As part of Scottish Water’s vehicle replacement programme, it has purchased 111 FIAT Professional vans including 69 Doblo, 39 E-Doblo and 3 E-Scudo. Scottish Water’s…
HGV market holds steady as rigid uptake rises
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations rose 2.6% in Q2 2024, reversing the decline recorded in the first quarter of the year, according to the…
Used EV demand is up but problems persist
Growing numbers of used car buyers are going electric. A total of 46,773 used battery electric vehicles were acquired by new owners in the second…
eStar service shines brightest for Hadfields Transport
Mercedes-Benz Dealer eStar Truck & Van won back the business of Manchester-based Hadfields Transport, thanks to the combined efforts of ‘dynamic duo’ Amanda Sivori and…
Justin Coetzee
As the CEO and Founder of GoMetro, a leading fleet optimisation software company, Justin has spearheaded groundbreaking solutions that enhance operational efficiency for public transport…
Five steps to decarbonise and digitise your fleet
As fossil fuel supplies decline and environmental risks become more evident, the haulage industry is shifting its focus toward decarbonisation. If fleet managers are to…
Generation gap in ‘car confidence’ amongst UK drivers
With the arrival of the new ‘74’ vehicle registration just around the corner, a Censuswide poll of 1,000 UK drivers commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has…
Hultsteins joins with Addvolt for a cool green energy solution
Hultsteins, UK/Sweden producers of sustainable refrigeration and electric generator systems, have joined forces with a leading vehicle battery pack manufacturer Addvolt to provide sales and…
Traffic jams are van drivers’ worst problem
In a new Webfleet survey, UK van drivers said that spending less time in traffic would be the number one thing to improve their working…
HGV drivers have safety concerns over autonomous trucks
Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers have concerns over the safety of autonomous trucks. The prospect of self-driving trucks promises…
Mercedes-Benz to begin Level 4 autonomous driving tests in China
Mercedes-Benz announces to have become the first international car maker to obtain approval for Level 4 automated driving testing for designated urban roads and highways…
Kwik Fit expands mobile tyre fitting network
Kwik Fit, operator of the UK’s longest established mobile tyre fitting service, is extending its network in response to an increase in demand from both…