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Prioritise operators’ needs to help meet Net Zero ambitions
The RHA is calling for an HGV and coach infrastructure plan that supports the needs of operators on the journey to net zero. Commercial vehicle…

Four predictions for fleet and transport in 2024
Peter O’Driscoll, Managing Director at RinGo, a leading company in cashless parking solutions, reviews developments and issues that have faced fleet and transport professionals over…

AI in fleet management: Driving positive change
AI is truly the word of the moment. The proliferation of its use across different industries and sectors around the world has given it the…

New electrical architecture gives Scania vehicles a smart technology boost
Scania has unveiled its next generation of vehicle intelligence and safety features for its trucks, buses and coaches, making the overall driving experience smarter, safer,…

Axis Europe boost productivity with integrated route planning and telematics
Axis Europe has invested to boost productivity and cut fuel costs across its fleet of 450 vans with a powerful dynamic route planning solution, powered…

Tesla recalls vehicles over Autopilot safety concerns
In a surprising turn of events, electric vehicle pioneer Tesla has initiated a recall of a substantial number of vehicles, citing safety concerns related to…

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles starts pre-sales of the new Transporter
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles will launch the successors to the current Transporter 6.1 and Caravelle 6.1 in 2025. This new generation of the product line has…

2024 will be the year of hydrogen
Anders Johansson, Vice President, Heavy-Duty OEM at Westport Fuel Systems, a leading global supplier of advanced fuel delivery components and systems, said: “Industry and political…

FridgeXpress increases choice with IVECO Daily refrigerated vans
FridgeXpress has expanded its wide-ranging flexible LCV hire fleet by taking delivery of 40 new IVECO Daily 3.5-tonne refrigerated vans. They are the first IVECOs…

LEVC with new L380 electric large multi-purpose vehicle
LEVC today reveals the L380, the first of a new range of innovative, spacious, fully electric models, which will see the brand accelerate its transition…

Police arrest drink and drug drivers across Warwickshire
Warwickshire Police are continuing to increase their patrols across the county to target and arrest suspected drink and drug drivers over Christmas and the New…

Get prepared for 2024’s commercial vehicle legislation
Many operators gearing up for 2024 are, perhaps surprisingly, not sufficiently aware of the upcoming legislative and regulatory changes that are set to impact commercial…

Government publishes its response to the Driver CPC consultations
The Government has today (Monday 11 December) announced reforms to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (DCPC). The RHA has long campaigned for reform of…

ETRUX places multi-million pound order with Magtec
ETRUX, the advanced manufacturer and commercial vehicle specialist, has placed a multi-million pound order with Magtec for a fleet of MEV75s, the new 7.5 tonne…

SSE and Applied Driving extend partnership
SSE, a leading generator of renewable electricity, has extended its partnership with Applied Driving following success in compliance with permits to drive, as well as…

Fleets entering “tougher” period of electrification in 2024
Fleets are starting to enter a “tougher” period of electrification in 2024, the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is reporting. Paul Hollick, chair, said that…

