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Acusensus expands UK operations
Acusensus says its investment in three new trailers – able to automatically detect mobile phone and seatbelt offences – will help local authorities in the…

The original celebrates its anniversary
Maximum interior space on a minimum footprint – Sir Alec Issigonis wrote automotive history in 1959 with this simple yet ingenious vehicle concept. The modern…

WEVC makes electric van drivers the centre of attention
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has revealed the first glimpse inside its electric eCV1 prototype electric commercial vehicle, showcasing its unique central driving position. Making…

ETRUX teams up with MAGTEC to develop full vehicle solutions
TWO companies have come together to highlight how their individual manufacturing prowess can affect the electric commercial vehicle sector with a solution which has an…

Babcock to support British Army with electric vehicle conversion and trials
Babcock International, the defence company, has been awarded a one-year contract by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to help the British Army understand the Defence…

Everything you need to know about Clean Air Zones
The UK government is always looking at ways to reduce the levels of emission and increase air quality. This resulted in the city of London…

Volta Trucks appoints Sapphire Vehicle Services as its UK Certified Service Partner
Volta Trucks, the leading and disruptive all-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has announced the appointment of Sapphire Vehicle Services as its first Certified…

Tradebe Healthcare partners with Fraikin for its first electric van
Environmental services company, Tradebe Healthcare, has worked with Fraikin for the supply of its first-ever electric vehicle (EV), in a move projected to cut 14,000kg…

PDT extend their Skills Bootcamps for a further 12 months
The Department for Education (DfE) recently announced a 12-month extension to the HGV Skills Bootcamps that was set up in 2021 to address the UK…

r2c: Fleet health checks on offer at CV Show 23
While it might be hard to get an appointment at a GP surgery these days, if you’re concerned your fleet needs a check-up there will…

Ford brings hands-free driving technology to UK motorways
Ford today delivered a watershed moment for drivers as the company’s all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV became the first vehicle to launch a Level 2 hands-free…

Kia starts developing for electric purpose-built vehicle (PBV) production
Kia held a groundbreaking ceremony today for its dedicated plant for the production of battery-electric purpose-built vehicles (PBV). The ceremony was held at Kia’s Hwaseong…

Osprey ramps up its EV charging network roll-out
Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s leading networks of rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging points, has shown how quickly the deployment of public charging infrastructure…

Matt Fryer
Compliance Director for Brookson Legal, a People2.0 Company. Matt is a Chartered Tax Advisor with over 20 years’ experience of advising on tax planning and…

Staying ahead of HMRC’s IR35 compliance checks
When HMRC introduced changes to the ‘off-payroll working rules’, commonly known as IR35, in April 2021, the transport sector was particularly hit by the changes.…

Road freight prices climb
Haulage prices have increased almost 3% in the last month, while the August return of the HGV levy threatens significant rises. After a significant drop…

