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First Hydrogen’s FCEV impresses Wales & West Utilities
Initial findings from First Hydrogen’s month-long vehicle trials with gas distribution network, Wales & West Utilities (WWU) show remarkable performance from the hydrogen-powered-fuel-cell vehicle (FCEV). The insight collected halfway…

AA calls for Fuel Duty Freeze ahead of Budget
The AA is calling for a range of measures to help provide confidence for drivers now, and for the future, ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget…

INEOS Automotive Introduces the INEOS Fusilier
INEOS Automotive has unveiled its brand new 4X4 vehicle, the INEOS Fusilier, following the confirmation of a zero-emission model line in May 2022. The new vehicle…

Mental health campaign transforms 284 lives
Latest figures from Ford’s Make it Visible (MiV) mental health campaign, in partnership with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity, demonstrate its vital role in improving…

Renault Scenic E-Tech electric voted the Car of the Year 2024
Scenic E-Tech electric has been voted The Car of the Year 2024. The results were announced at a ceremony at the Geneva Motor Show (Switzerland)…

Isuzu truck UK leads 7.5-tonne market in 2023
Vehicle registration data published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has confirmed a new market leader in the 7.5-tonne commercial vehicle sector,…

Van thefts: March has the biggest vehicle crime rate
A new study by the van experts at Vanarama is warning van drivers to be vigilant against thefts, after seeing an 18% rise in stolen…

Multimodal Logistics selects Renault Trucks T480 High Turbo Compound
Felixstowe-based Multimodal Logistics has added five new T480 High Turbo Compound 6×2 tractor units to its fleet, the first for the container haulage operator. Supplied…

Wheely-Safe solution offers Timberpak the full package
Recycling and reprocessing business Timberpak is fitting Wheely-Safe technology across its fleet of trucks and trailers to improve the efficiency and safety of its operations.…

More police forces join National Highways trial of new safety cameras
A trial of new mobile technology which can automatically detect motorists who are not wearing a seatbelt or using mobile phones while driving is being…

Ford expands electric vehicle test laboratories at UK headquarters
Ford’s new Propulsion Development Laboratory at its UK HQ in Essex has been opened, underpinning the Dunton Campus’ research and development role in delivering Ford’s…

Broker urges HGV fleets to manage DQC renewals
Fleet transport specialist insurance broker, McCarron Coates, is urging HGV operators to plan in their approach to CPC renewals before this year’s 10 September 2024…

London’s businesses need a Freight Commissioner
The next Mayor of London must appoint a dedicated Freight Commissioner if the capital’s businesses are to maximise their productivity and drive growth for the…

Logistics UK’s new electric vehicle training courses
Data from information provider Statista indicates the UK’s electric heavy goods vehicle market is predicted to see a 70% growth by 2026, with more than…

South Lincs Foodservice combines Supra 1150 MT Units with Eco-Drive
South Lincs Foodservice has taken delivery of two new trucks equipped with Carrier Transicold Supra 1150 MT units and the company’s first-ever purchase of Eco-Drive…

Delivery Mates announces strategic partnership with Yodel
Delivery Mates, a leading provider of sustainable delivery solutions, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with Yodel, one of the UK’s leading parcel carriers,…

