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Self-driving vehicles – in our own back yard
The transition to connected and automated mobility promises a phenomenal future. It will not just revolutionise motoring by enabling a hands-free experience but deliver unprecedented…
Schmitz Cargobull brings the S.KOe COOL to the UK & Ireland
Schmitz Cargobull has officially launched its all-electric box body semi-trailer – the S.KOe COOL – in the UK & Ireland. Europe’s leading trailer manufacturer has…
How feasible is Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) charging for fleets?
With the 2035 petrol and diesel ban on the horizon, electric vehicles (EVs) are likely to become a normal occurrence across UK households and businesses.…
Impatient drivers put traffic officers in danger
New footage released by National Highways reveals a series of frightening incidents where traffic officers and road workers have narrowly escaped serious injury because of…
Greater Manchester upgrading average speed cameras
New average speed cameras are being installed across Greater Manchester as part of continued work to improve road safety. Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said…
Zero emission Government Mandates met with scepticism and lack of trust
The just-released 2024 Telematics Survey (TS24) sheds light on the industry’s latest trends and challenges, as well as the viewpoints of global operational leaders on…
Peugeot opens orders for its new electric LCV range
PEUGEOT, the European leader in electric light commercial vehicle sales, has opened orders in the UK for its new range of electric vans, with first…
Zero-emission Enviro400EV double-deckers to join Oxford city services
Stagecoach, UK’s largest bus and coach operator, has successfully received the first delivery of next-generation battery-electric buses manufactured by one of the world’s leading independent…
New truck front to save lives
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, in Sweden, have developed a new truck front concept to significantly reduce fatal crashes in car-truck collisions. The new…
XPO Logistics begins partnership with TotalEnergies
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end logistics solutions in Europe, has confirmed its latest partnership with TotalEnergies after winning the business through…
Mike Cafferky
Heading up the business unit at OCU Evolution unit is Mike Cafferky, Operations Director at OCU, who boasts 25 years of senior leadership experience in…
Charged up: Why the UKs EV transition is in full swing
The first “real” electric vehicle (EV) hit US roads in 1888, meaning we’ve had more than 100 years of automotive advancements to really maximise their…
Phelan Haulage take delivery of ‘monster’ crane
Phelan Haulage has expanded the flexibility of its operations after taking delivery of a DAF XG 530 tractor unit mounted with a HIAB X-HIPRO 858…
Fischer Panda UK announces new portable power solutions
Leading provider of high-quality vehicle power solutions, Fischer Panda UK, is delighted to have teamed up with Clayton Power to offer a range of innovative…
GRS Group proves low-entry trucks are up to tough construction work
The arrival of GRS Group’s latest batch of Mercedes-Benz trucks means the operator is now running the country’s biggest fleet of low-entry Econic tippers. The…
SsangYong Motors UK becomes KGM Motors
SsangYong Motor UK is renaming to KGM Motors UK (KGM) with immediate effect. The announcement marks a significant step for the Korean manufacturer with a…