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First EV charger transformed from a green street cabinet
BT Group have announced that its start-up incubation hub, Etc. has installed its first EV (Electric Vehicle) charge point in East Lothian, powered by one…
MAN TGE raises standards to a new level
The MAN TGE will receive an extensive functional and interior update with the 2025 model year. The “truck among vans” is thus making the biggest…
EV charging network subject to vandalism
The UK’s largest EV public rapid charging network has warned vandals and thieves that it’s cracking down on crime. Industry leader InstaVolt says a spate of cables being…
New demonstration unit brings safety and compliance closer for fleet operators
Durite, leaders in vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts supply, have commissioned a new demonstration vehicle designed to bring their range of road safety…
XPO Logistics to roll out 160 new Shared User network vehicles
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions across Europe, has started to roll out 160 new rigid vehicles in its Shared…
First autonomous truck on the motorway
MAN has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to send an autonomous truck onto the German motorway. On board of the test truck, which drove…
Thamesmead transport firm pledges support to armed forces community
A transport firm in Thamesmead, Ketra Logistics has committed to support ex-service personnel with employment through the signing of the Armed Forces Covenant. The Armed…
Rapid turnaround of new tippers from Fruehauf
West Lothian-based waste management and recycling specialist, 3R Solutions, has praised Fruehauf for delivering 14 sloper smoothsider tippers in a matter of weeks, helping the…
Lorry driver ‘lucky to be alive’ after collision with power lines
An urgent safety message has been issued by the North West’s power network operator following a serious incident which took place in Lancashire. Earlier this…
ArrowXL announces strategic partnership with DTM
As part of their strategic procurement policy ArrowXL the UK’s largest and longest established two-person home delivery specialist, has partnered with Direct Tyre Management (DTM),…
Concept recovery vehicle could bridge HGV recruitment gap
The AA has again shown its hunger for innovation by unveiling its latest concept recovery vehicle at The Commercial Vehicle Show at the NEC in…
Wrap operations in an ‘App, Track, Protect’ approach
Vehicle security and technology specialist, HH Driveright, is driving home a message that it says fleet manager’s need to adopt, if they want to benefit…
SVA calls for industry to help HMRC find a tax double cab pick ups solution
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) has called for key industry stakeholders to work closely with the HMRC to shape new legislation surrounding the Benefit in Kind…
Krone supports further expansion for Scrivin Logistics
Scrivin Logistics specialises in high value goods logistics across the UK and into Europe. It has an established reputation in the exhibitions and events sector,…
bp pulse and the Lincolnshire Co-op team up to boost EV charging
bp pulse and the Lincolnshire Co-op are working together to boost EV charging in Lincolnshire and surrounding counties. Thanks to this collaboration, bp pulse have…
Net zero means leaving no motorist behind
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive provides some thoughts on the route to Net Zero and the importance of ensuring no-one is left behind. Britain’s motorists…