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State-of-the-art vehicles drives success for HGV training school
A West Midlands HGV training school that is hoping to attract a more diverse group of professional drivers into the industry has invested more than £300k in…
British businesses reach EV tipping point
British van drivers believe that electric vans (EVs) are now more cost effective to run than a petrol or diesel alternative, according to a study…
The future of the electric car
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Chairman of INEOS, makers of the INEOS Grenadier, recently expressed his opinions on the future of electric cars in the UK in…
FedEx Express Tests eActros 300 Electric Tractor
FedEx Express has begun a two-week pilot of an eActros 300 tractor, an all-electric vehicle from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The tractor unit is being used in…
Fewer goods vehicle drivers are being prosecuted for breaking the law
Almost 20,000 truckers were prosecuted for speeding in the UK last year – but the number of fines has fallen by a quarter since 2021.…
How to drive fleet vehicle decarbonisation
UK EV adoption saw a mixed year in 2023, with demand from private EV users falling, but Fleet EV orders were up by a third…
Scottish Government enlists Allstar to support vision for EV
Allstar, one of the UK’s leading EV, fuel and business expense payment companies, today announces it is supporting the Scottish government’s EV initiative for an…
Castrol launches new VECTON fully synthetic commercial vehicle lubricant
Castrol has launched a new product under its VECTON commercial vehicle lubricant range that meets the Association of European Automobile Manufacturers’ (ACEA) 2022 specifications for…
Truckstops to be upgraded with £16.5m funding
Truckstops throughout England are gearing up to enhance their offerings, thanks to a fresh injection of funds from the government. The aim is to revamp…
Glasgow expands 20mph network
The speed limit on almost 4,000 Glasgow streets is set to be lowered to 20mph. The proposed change, which follow an in-depth analysis of the…
GDL Bill presented to parliament
MPs are being encouraged to back a new Bill that will set the wheels in motion for the introduction of graduated driver licencing. The Bill…
How disruptions in the supply chain affect the infrastructure industry
Supply chains across industries are a focal point for the success of processes and operations. Disruptions can have huge consequences not just for individual businesses…
The urgency of boosting the eLCV sector in the UK
Fleet managers face a critical decision – how to power their expanding commercial vehicle fleets. Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders…
Five year high for Q1 used car market
The UK’s used car market rose by 6.5% in the first quarter of 2024 with 1,967,923 units finding new owners – the strongest start to…
New partnership to combat supply chain fraud
Pairpoint, an innovative Economy of Things (EoT) global platform owned by Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation, and Sensos, a leading supply chain solution company founded by…
European fleet managers are unprepared for incoming CSRD requirements
Alphabet International has released its second European Fleet Emission Monitor (EFEM) report, which finds that fleet managers in Europe are unaware of the impact new…