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Tyre specialist aligns with AES UK to reduce wear and save fuel
Kent-based auto services and tyre supplier A2 Tyres is using a digital wheel alignment system to rectify axle and wheel misalignment with greater speed and…
Government unlikely to meet motorway EV charging target
The Government looks unlikely to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in…
Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal since pandemic
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures…
Ashcourt Group rolls out its first fully electric skip loaders
To help reduce the environmental impact of its waste management operations in the Hull area, the Ashcourt Group UK has taken delivery of its first…
Automechanika Birmingham provides a taste of what’s to come
With just under three weeks to go until it opens its doors once more, Automechanika Birmingham – hosted from 6th – 8th June at the NEC –…
Northgate acquires FridgeXpress to enter the chilled and freezer rental sector
Northgate Vehicle Hire, part of Redde Northgate plc has entered the chilled and freezer van rental sector with the acquisition of FridgeXpress. It has bought…
The Drinks Club aquires its first electric Mercedes-Benz eActros
One of the first all-electric Mercedes-Benz heavy trucks to take to the UK’s roads is now in service with London-based premium beverage supplier The Drinks…
Radius invests £10 million to lead the charge in EV solutions
Radius, the global mobility and connectivity leader headquartered in Crewe, has today announced a £10 million investment into its EV division, Radius Charge. The multi-million…
Wren Kitchens relies on Truckfile data to ensure faster fault-fixing
Wren Kitchens saw a massive increase in defect reporting – and a corresponding improvement in the speed of fault rectification – as a result of…
What does the expanded London ULEZ mean for fleet managers?
The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), introduced by the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan in an attempt to tackle air pollution and improve air quality…
EV tyre wear is down to drivers, not the vehicles
Increased tyre wear is not the EV’s fault – it is the driver’s, claims RED Corporate Driver Training. The main issue with increased tyre wear…
Lightfoot launches Lightfoot Vision
Cutting-edge in-cab driver coaching technology and rewards platform, Lightfoot, has launched a suite of in-cab camera solutions that deliver an all-in-one driver safety package, enhancing…
Scotland’s first All-Electric tractor unit
Chivas Brothers, one of Scotland’s leading Scotch whisky producers and makers of Chivas Regal and The Glenlivet, has today announced the delivery into service of…
Ford Unveils All-Electric E-Tourneo Courier
Ford today revealed the all-new E‑Tourneo Courier in Copenhagen, Denmark, as part of Bring On Tomorrow Live – a showcase event for Ford’s new uncompromising,…
Fleets taking SMR back in-house
Some fleets are starting to take service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management back in-house, reports FleetCheck, in a reversal of a trend towards outsourcing that…
DAF reaches milestone of 50,000 New Generation trucks
DAF has reached the impressive production figure of 50,000 New Generation trucks. The milestone vehicle – a white DAF XG with 355 kW/480 hp PACCAR…