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Record numbers at Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Following a four-year absence, a record number of UK automotive professionals came together at Automechanika Birmingham, the most important trade event for the UK automotive industry.…
Volvo Trucks invests in new Volvo Action Service fleet
Volvo Trucks is introducing a new specification for its Volvo Action Service (VAS) van fleet, designed to maximise payload capacity and help technicians best support…
Stagecoach supports Armed Forces Day with nationwide free travel
As part of Stagecoach’s ongoing commitment to support the Armed Forces, it has confirmed that free travel will be available on all its bus and…
B–ON e-LCVs achieve 250 million miles of deliveries in six years
As B–ON, the world’s leading manufacturer of eLCVs, celebrates its sixth year of scale production, the company has calculated that its 23,000 vehicles have officially crossed…
London ULEZ raised almost £225m in 2022
Data obtained through a Freedom of Information request by the BBC found that the London Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) generated a total of £224,633,003…
Logistics industry recovery still has some way to go
After three years of heightened trading conditions and untold pressures on the supply chain caused by the global pandemic, business group Logistics UK’s annual Logistics…
XPO welcomes changes to trailer length regulations
XPO, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable transport and logistics solutions in Europe, has welcomed changes to trailer length regulations which came into effect…
HGVs face new safety rules in London from 2024
HGVs over 12 tonnes will be required to have a three-star rating or fit vehicles with a range of safety systems to operate in Greater…
DAF and Einride drive road freight transport electrification
Einride and DAF have signed a letter of intent to supply 50 fully electric New Generation DAF trucks. The state-of-the-art vehicles will be added to…
IVECO Daily 4×4 Tigrotto now available in right-hand drive
First revealed at IAA 2022 in Hannover, the IVECO Daily 4×4 Tigrotto proved to be a star of the show. Initially launched exclusively in left-hand…
Record road freight prices for May
Haulage and courier prices have been steadily rising since February, as green transition challenges persist Following a significant price decline at the start of the…
MaaS revealed as top trend for future of car rental market
The car rental market continues to evolve and grow, with Amadeus car rental data showing worldwide car bookings increased by 23% in Q1 2023 compared…
Tevva develops a four times more efficient regen braking system with ZF
British electric vehicle manufacturer Tevva has successfully completed development of the regenerative braking system on its 7.5t battery-electric truck. Part of this involved working with…
Tuffnells prepares for Administration
Parcel delivery firm Tuffnells Parcels Express has filed a notice of intent to appoint administrators and is expected to formally announce administration today (Monday 12…
Stellantis UK awards RAC five-year roadside assistance contract
The RAC has signed a five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to all Stellantis car and van brands in the United Kingdom and Republic…
HGV levy restarts on 1st August 2023
The HGV levy, abandoned at the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, is to be reintroduced from 1 August with a new emphasis on emissions, weight…