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Arval survey showing EVs are cheaper for servicing costs
The 2024 Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet & Mobility Barometer* report shows that 25% of fleets believe that EVs are cheaper for servicing and have less downtime…
Almost three quarters of ULEZ fines remain unpaid
Transport for London revealed on Tuesday that 7 out of 10 drivers issued with a fine of £180 for not paying the daily £12.50 charge…
TIP trials a solar-powered refrigerated trailer
TIP has furthered its drive to decarbonisation with the 12-month trial in the UK of a zero-emission, battery and solar-powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU) fitted to one of its…
Van market sustains growth but electric uptake slows
The UK new light commercial vehicle market posted its 17th consecutive month of growth in May, as registrations rose by 1.9% to reach 25,853 units, according…
Keep costs low by being a shipper of choice
As carriers’ leverage with their shipper customers ebbs and flows, being a shipper of choice will put you at the front of the line when…
Car manufacturers are rapidly increasing EV sales, nearing 2024’s ZEV mandate targets.
Car manufacturers are ramping up electric vehicle (EV) sales, coming close to meeting the 2024 ZEV mandate targets. May saw EVs claim an 18% share…
Half of Motorists feel the government should do more to lower electric car costs
Half of motorists (50%) say the government should do more to make electric cars affordable, new research shows. June’s new Startline Used Car Tracker also…
Scotland’s Low Emission Zones come into Place
Enforcement of the schemes in Aberdeen, Dundee, and Edinburgh is now underway, joining the existing LEZ in Glasgow and following a two-year grace period. Dundee’s…
Michelin fleet rolls out smart tyre solution for the UK
Road transport operators can now benefit from MICHELIN Connected Fleet’s Smart Predictive Tire solution in the UK. Smart Predictive Tire monitors pressure and wear, with…
How are shippers and carriers implementing AI?
Shippers, carriers and logistics service providers (LSPs) alike have been slowly adopting AI for almost a decade. So, in a sense, AI is nothing new.…
Pall-Ex and Fortec hosts charity match to raise funds for Combat Stress
Pall-Ex Group hosted the annual Pall-Ex vs Fortec charity football match on the 25th of May, helping to raise £2032 for Armed Forces charities, SSAFA…
Fast-growing Merseyside M&E company converts fleet to electric
Rapidly-expanding Merseyside M&E contractor Mech NW has selected Vanaways as its vehicle provider for its ongoing growth journey. The Wirral-based mechanical and electrical company is…
Fleetpoint’s General Election Manifesto
The general election is underway, but what should the main parties include in their manifestos for the fleet, leasing and transport industry? This is Fleetpoint’s…
Confessions of a Tailgater
Why It Might Be Time for a Change As someone who has spent countless hours on the road, I have to admit a hard truth:…
Frustration Mounts Over Lancashire’s Slow Response to Pothole Repairs
As a resident of Lancashire I find myself increasingly frustrated with our local council’s lack of speed and efficiency in addressing the growing pothole problem.…
Renault Trucks unveils first right-hand drive E-Tech T at Road Transport Expo 2024.
Renault Trucks has today announced the UK’s first right hand drive E-Tech T is making its debut at the Road Transport Expo 2024, 4th to…