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Renewable fuels guide to help heavy fleets cut carbon emissions
Operators of harder-to-electrify heavy duty vehicles are being urged to consider renewable fuels to cut their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While new, non-zero emission new…
Northgate announces technician recruitment campaign
Northgate is recruiting a further 50 technicians as it reinforces its service and maintenance capabilities across its nationwide network of 54 workshops and fleet of…
Tired HGV driver jailed for collision that left a man with life-changing injuries
A lorry driver who denied he was too tired to drive, has been jailed for 28 months for causing a motorway collision in which a…
HGVT launches industry-first app to streamline HGV driver training
HGVT, the UK’s largest HGV training provider, has launched an industry-first app to help streamline the learning journey for trainee HGV drivers. The app, available…
Aberdeen hydrogen-fuel cell delivery van trial begins
Energy firm SSE has begun trials of First Hydrogen’s fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV), testing the green hydrogen-powered van in real-life settings. The project will…
Nissan Townstar stretches the compact van concept to SME with a longer wheelbase option
Nissan introduces the all-new Nissan Townstar Van L2 (long wheelbase), an exceptional addition to its successful Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) line-up in Europe. With increased…
Energy Superhub Oxford charges 32,000 vehicles
On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a partnership between EDF Renewables UK, Oxford City Council, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, has reduced carbon…
Old Haulage acquires its first Mercedes-Benz tractor unit
Old Haulage’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros has gone to the Tyneside company’s youngest driver – who is delighted with his new truck. Shay Wheeler is just…
The Motor Ombudsman reports a small rise in EV complaints
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an…
AFP appeals for fleet managers to “trailblaze” new apprenticeship
Experienced fleet managers are being sought by the Association of Fleet Professionals to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. Up to 20…
HMRC loses cash allowance appeal
HMRC faces having to refund employers millions of pounds after wrongly refusing tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances, a UK court has…
New Government regulations state public EV charge points must have 99% reliability
The Government have announced a new regulations mandate where all of the UK’s public charge points must have a 99% average reliability record. Despite the…
Third FUSO Canter gives Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue fleet a lift
A surge in the number of camper vans and mobile homes on the roads of Devon meant contractor Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue needed a…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles conducts its first autonomous driving tests with passengers
Development of autonomous vehicles for use in mobility and transport services is making great strides at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. On the road to series production…
Škoda Auto continually enhances the safety of its vehicles
For Škoda Auto, safety on the road has always been a top priority. Drawing on a rich history of safety tests, the car manufacturer uses…
New digital features and enhanced technology coming to Ford Transit in 2024
Ford Pro in Europe today announced significant vehicle performance and productivity-enhancing upgrades coming in 2024 to Transit – the world’s best-selling cargo van – 1 designed to…