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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…
Scania’s new biogas engines have just got greener
Scania has launched its latest generation of biogas engines, which offer a 5% fuel savings over its predecessors. First teased at last year’s IAA show…
IVECO DAILY range crowned What Van? Large Van of the Year
The IVECO Daily has been a staple of the commercial vehicle landscape for over 45 years, and throughout its decades of accomplishing the most challenging…
Treat road death as motor manslaughter
A retired barrister and part-time judge has spoken of his long-term calls for drivers who kill to be charged with motor manslaughter, rather than a…
Three quarters of high streets have air pollution levels above WHO annual recommendations
Around three quarters (76%) of British high streets may exceed the World Health Organisation’s recommended annual level of air pollution. That’s according to a new…
First ever UK opt-out class action settlement approved
The Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has approved a settlement between Mark McLaren, class representative in the Car Delivery Charges legal action on behalf of UK…
Lancashire coach firm leads the way with investment in new ‘Human Detection’ safety
A Ribble Valley coach firm has become one of the first transport operators in the UK to install new technology that protects passengers, drivers, cyclists,…
Renault Kangoo wins a trio of top industry awards
The Renault Kangoo and the Kangoo E-Tech electric have added a trio of awards to the model’s bulging trophy cabinet after winning at the What…
bp pulse opens its most powerful EV charging hub in central London
bp pulse has opened its most powerful charging hub in central London. Located at Q-Park Pimlico in the Borough of Westminster, the hub features eight…
Nissan celebrates a double triumph at the 2024 What Van? Awards
The all-new Nissan Townstar van has notched up an impressive double triumph at the 2024 What Van? Awards. Townstar was named Compact Van of the…
Whincup select Krone for European loading versatility
Brian Whincup and Sons have taken delivery of three curtainsider trailers from Krone, which enable the company to operate to maximum load capacity within UK…
Growth back on the agenda for 2024
The vehicle rental and leasing sector is feeling positive about 2024. The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report shows members are predicting growth across virtually all…
Stagecoach and NHS England joined forces for ‘NHS Bus-ting Cancer’ tour
Stagecoach, the UK largest bus and coach operator, partnered with NHS England to provide a double decker bus to support the ‘NHS Bus-Ting Cancer’ Tour.…
New DRIVEAWAY programme frees up availability of IVECO X-Way 8×4 tippers
IVECO’s X-Way is now even more mission-ready with the launch of a new Driveaway bodybuilder programme. Driveaway customers have a choice of stock tippers and…
New van demand grows for 11th month
Britain’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by 12.7% in November as 27,433 vans, pickups and 4x4s joined Britain’s fleets, according to the latest…