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HGV drivers challenge the term ‘Driver Shortage’
Social listening conducted by SNAP, haulage’s digital marketplace, discovered truck drivers challenged the term ‘driver shortage’ – labelling it as scaremongering. Instead, they stated a…
UK needs to support electric retrofit options
BEDEO, a trailblazing innovator at the forefront of the electric mobility sector, has released a whitepaper exposing major government and policy gaps in the UK…
New AI collaboration set to improve fleet safety
A new AI collaboration is set to improve fleet safety through enhanced driving monitoring and training. Motormax, a fleet safety specialist with over 25 years…
EU and China to commence talks on EV tariffs
After a recent EU decision to impose a 38% tariff on all Chinese built electric cars imported into the EU, China threatened to impose tariffs…
Calls for tougher driving tests in UK
Motoring experts are calling for tougher practical driving tests to reduce accidents on UK roads. Experts at Absolute Reg are calling for all new drivers…
High Peak Steels invest £1M in new Scania fleet
Glossop, Derbyshire based High Peak Steels have invested £1 million in a fleet of specialist delivery wagons as part of their growth strategy. Seven Scania…
PHINIA’s H2ICE makes a successful 1,000+ km, 12-hour endurance run
PHINIA, a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts, today announced the results of a high-performance durability test undertaken by one of…
Scale of distracted drivers in UK classed as ‘alarming’
An analysis of the latest figures from the DfT indicates that there may be more than 50,000 instances of people driving while using a hand-held…
BMW cancels its $2b battery contract with Northvolt
BMW’s recent decision to cancel a $2 billion battery cell contract with Northvolt has sparked considerable interest and speculation within the automotive and energy sectors.…
The trend for fleets to buy used cars
More and more companies are looking to save on purchase cost by buying used cars. Ian Hare, Managing Director of Motor Management, takes a closer…
Wrightbus launches re-powering service
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has launched a new re-powering service, replacing older diesel engines in buses with new zero-emission electric powertrains. NewPower, which has moved into…
Automatic Lane Change function for 15 Mercedes-Benz models
Mercedes-Benz is now introducing the intelligent further development for partially automated driving in Europe: The Automatic Lane Change function1 (ALC) is now available in the…
The chance of HGV collisions have increased
Professional drivers in the UK are driving fewer miles prior to a collision, suggesting the need for an increased focus on safety. Geotab, a global…
Centrad helps BASE customers mitigate insurance premiums
With insurance premiums remaining painstakingly high, finding ways to lower costs has become a difficult task for coach operators across the UK. For BASE Coach…
Vauxhall Combo Electric available for same cost as Combo Diesel
Vauxhall has announced new offers on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo with…
First Renault Trucks tippers for Roy Braidwood & Sons
Manchester-based, Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport Ltd, has taken delivery of two C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs, the first Renault trucks on the 35-strong 8-wheeler…