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Rocsys S2 next-generation HGV hands-free charging launched
Rocsys, the global leader in hands-free charging for electric and autonomous vehicles, today launched the S2, its next-generation hands-free charging solution for heavy-duty electric vehicles…

Nissan to close one Sunderland production line
Nissan has announced plans to shut one of its production lines at its Sunderland plant and cut around 900 jobs across Europe, marking a significant…

Fleets have a vital role to play as road safety progress slows
Road safety in the UK has improved significantly over the past two decades. But recent data suggests that progress is beginning to stall – and…

New EV pay-per-mile tax could cost UK economy up to £4.8bn
Introducing Electric Vehicle Excise Duty, eVED, in 2028 could cost the UK economy up to £4.8 billion in a worst-case scenario, according to new research…

Transport operators should prepare for expansion of vehicle safety legislation
Durite, a leading provider of commercial vehicle safety solutions, is urging fleet operators, OEMs and bodybuilders to prepare for a potential expansion of advanced vehicle…

US threatens higher tariffs on EU-built vehicles
The United States administration’s renewed threat to increase tariffs on vehicles imported from the European Union marks a significant escalation in transatlantic trade tensions. The…

MAN TGM Earns Five-Star Euro NCAP Rating
MAN Truck & Bus has announced that the MAN TGM has achieved the maximum five-star rating in the latest Euro NCAP assessment for heavy commercial…

CB Transport Refrigeration passes 1,500 solar reefer installations
CB Transport Refrigeration Limited, an independent transport refrigeration specialist, has reached a significant milestone with the installation of 1,500 solar panels across its refrigerated (reefer)…

Any Freight Movements adds a Renault Trucks T380
Any Freight Movements (AFM) has enhanced its specialist delivery capability with the addition of a new Renault Trucks T380 P6x2 rigid, purpose-built to meet the…

Policy vs Politics: Why EV fleet transition is still on track
With so much uncertainty being reported in the news around the move to electric vehicles, Natasha Fry, head of sales at Mer Fleet Services, talks about why the…

Natasha Fry
Natasha Fry, head of sales for fleet and workplace charging at Mer. Natasha joined Mer as the head of strategic accounts following Mer’s acquisition of Elmtronics…

CameraMatics has introduced integrated asset tracking
CameraMatics, an AI-powered fleet intelligence platform, has expanded its offering with integrated asset tracking, giving organisations greater visibility and control over trailers, machinery and high-value…

Fleet card issuing and the transition to hybrid payment models
The fleet card market is experiencing its most significant change since proprietary fuel networks were introduced. For decades, closed-loop ecosystems have supported commercial value, customer…

Reactive versus Strategic highway maintenance
At last year’s Scottish Expo conference, a panel discussion on PAS 2161 and the growing use of AI in road condition data exposed a clear…

Depot Charging Scheme helps Bartrums Haulage power up
Voltempo has delivered a high-power depot charging solution for Bartrums Haulage at its headquarters in Eye, supporting the operator’s plans to expand its electric heavy…

The ripple effect of the Iran confict on American logistics
The 2026 conflict in Iran has triggered a seismic shift in global supply chains, with the United States’ logistics severely impacted by soaring fuel costs,…

