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Why real-time operational visibility is becoming essential
Most fleet disruptions do not begin with a breakdown. They begin with small operational signals that go unnoticed for too long. In this article, Patrick…
MPs calling for an urgent ZEV Mandate review
MPs have warned that Britain’s automotive sector faces an existential threat unless the Government brings forward an urgent review of the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV)…
HGV electrification: from pilot to practice
Electric HGV registrations in the UK grew by more than 170% in 2025, with 587 new vehicles registered – taking the cumulative total over 1,000…
Funding applications open for lorry park improvements
National Highways is urging lorry parking operators to apply for additional funding aimed at improving facilities for HGV drivers, following the extension of its multi-million-pound…
Stagecoach opens depot network to commercial EV fleets
Stagecoach has announced a major expansion of its electric vehicle infrastructure strategy with the launch of Chargd, a new commercial EV charging proposition designed to…
DAF launches low-roof XD car transport sector
DAF Trucks has introduced a new low-roof version of its distribution-focused DAF XD, developed specifically for the car transportation sector. The launch marks DAF’s return…
eFREIGHT Autonomous highlights key HGV opportunities
eFREIGHT Autonomous has unveiled the findings of a nine-month study into autonomous heavy goods vehicles (HGVs), identifying hub-to-hub motorway trunking and intermodal shuttle services as…
Cenex Expo 2026 postponed following a strategic review
Cenex has announced the postponement of this year’s Cenex Expo, which had been scheduled to take place on 22–23 September 2026 at ICC Wales. The…
Money is biggest concern for almost half of van drivers
Over half (52%) of tradespeople are now concerned about the impact of the cost-of-living crisis, rising sharply from 36% a year earlier, according to new…
Waste collection goes electric across Europe
Electric mobility is transforming the municipal sector, with MAN Truck & Bus leading the transition towards cleaner public services across Europe. The company now offers…
Red Sea shipping crisis continues to impact UK supply chains
More than half of UK exporters say they have been affected by disruption in the Red Sea, as ongoing attacks on commercial shipping continue to…
ReFuels to expand UK biomethane network with new refuelling station
ReFuels N.V. is set to strengthen the UK’s low-carbon freight infrastructure with the construction of a new public-access biomethane refuelling station in Swindon. Construction of…
Mercedes-Benz Vans highlights hidden cost of vehicle downtime
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK is highlighting the growing operational and financial impact of vehicle downtime after new research revealed UK businesses lose an average of £1,172…
HMRC confirms new Advisory Fuel Rates from 1 June 2026
HM Revenue & Customs has published its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), with the new figures taking effect from 1 June 2026. The quarterly update…
The milestones in U.S. electric commercial fleet electrification
Fleet electrification is gaining momentum worldwide. America is a key player in the global push toward decarbonization, and as a UK fleet manager, understanding its…
1stinrail cuts fleet emissions by 15% following engine carbon clean trial
1stinrail has successfully completed an engine carbon clean (ECC) trial across a section of its repair, installation and maintenance fleet, achieving significant reductions in fuel…