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Transport Exchange Group launches industry-first road transport data service
Transport Exchange Group, the UK’s leading online freight exchange platform, is helping its members to operate more dynamically and competitively in a highly volatile marketplace…
Milton Keynes logistics firm celebrates third anniversary
A regional logistics depot in Milton Keynes, established by Palletways UK, is celebrating its three-year anniversary in business by doubling its pallet volume KPI for…
CV manufacturing bounces back in best April since 2010
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing output increased by 33.3% in April following two months of decline, with 10,504 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches produced, according to the…
UK companies readying for switch to electric
Research conducted by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has found that 70% of van drivers agree that an electric vehicle (EV) would be suitable for their business.…
Dave Chaplin
Dave Chaplin is CEO of IR35 compliance firm IR35 Shield and author of IR35 & Off-Payroll Explained Contributing Posts: Driving firms risk IR35 exposure if…
Driving firms risk IR35 exposure if relying on HMRC’s CEST tool
In April 2021, the off-payroll working legislation (“OPW”), or “IR35 reforms”, rolled out to the private sector, affecting all private sector haulage and delivery firms…
ZincFive to accelerate the deployment of EV charging
ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announced today that they are expanding their presence in the electric vehicle (EV)…
West Midlands’ first all-electric coach
A West Midlands bus and coach operator is leading the drive to zero emissions after investing in the region’s first all-electric coach. Solihull-based LandFlight Travel…
Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse today launches its new solution for businesses, unlocking its cutting-edge and seamless electric vehicle (EV) public charging experience for even more people.…
LEVC announces upgraded battery for TX and VN5
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced an enhancement for its TX taxi and VN5 light van, with both vehicles benefitting from a larger and…
WAE Technologies to showcase off-highway electrification solutions
WAE Technologies is attending The Electric Mine 2023, showcasing state-of-the-art electrification solutions, which are supporting the acceleration of the off-highway sector in its journey to…
WorldAutoSteel plans global roll-out for MaaS solution
WorldAutoSteel has unveiled its plans for launching Steel E-Motive, its exciting new vehicle concepts for Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Steel E-Motive represents a big…
The Motor Ombudsman will now cover mobile mechanics
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has expanded the coverage of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair…
FUSO celebrates start of production of the Next Generation eCanter
More powerful, more efficient, longer range – plus a wide variety of applications and CO2-neutral in driving operation: this is the essence of the Next…
IVECO introduce 3 new body styles to the Daily DRIVEAWAY range
IVECO has extended its successful DRIVEAWAY programme with three new IVECO Daily 3.5-tonne options. There’s now a wide selection of ready-built variant following extensive interest…
Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building…