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Daikin Rental Solutions grows UK fleet
Daikin Rental Solutions has significantly expanded its UK rental fleet, adding high-capacity cooling systems, advanced heat pumps, process cooling equipment and purpose-built air handling units.…
Renault Trucks to showcase conversion expertise at CV Show
Commercial Vehicle Show 2026 will see Renault Trucks underline its expertise in vehicle conversions and commercial vehicle solutions, with a strong presence at the NEC…
£3 million funding boost for bus services
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced a £3 million funding package to support six mayoral authorities in developing bus franchising schemes, aimed at improving…
Renault to showcase electric LCV innovation at the CV Show
Renault will highlight the strength and versatility of its light commercial vehicle (LCV) range at the CV Show 2026, with a clear emphasis on electrification,…
AI set to transform transport management in 2026
New research from Microlise reveals that 70% of fleet and logistics professionals believe 2026 will mark a turning point for artificial intelligence (AI) in transport…
Car ReviewTesla Model Y Premium Review: Why It Makes Sense for Fleet Managers
I was given the opportunity to spend a full week behind the wheel of the Tesla Model Y Premium Long Range RWD — Tesla’s updated…
Chippenham Pit Stop extension is an unqualified success
Just over a year since National Highways invested £700,000 into a £2 million project, the expansion of Chippenham Pit Stop is proving to be a…
Courier Logistics boosts fleet compliance with AssetGo
Courier Logistics is enhancing fleet compliance and operational efficiency by expanding its use of the AssetGo fleet management platform across its growing vehicle operations. As…
Geotab report: Building resilience through EV adoption
Geotab, a global leader in connected vehicle and asset management solutions, has highlighted key European insights from its 2026 State of Commercial Transportation report, “Navigating…
HGV registrations dip in Q1 as zero emission uptake falls
New HGV registrations in the UK fell by 2.7% in the first quarter of 2026, with 9,471 new trucks joining the road network, according to…
Tim Alcock
Tim Alcock is a motoring expert and the Marketing and Sales Director at LeaseCar.uk (part of Central Contracts). He is the primary spokesperson for the…
Managing fleet costs in an era of volatility
For those of us managing fleets, the dream of returning to a stable, predictable automotive market feels increasingly distant. Just as we began to move…
Fleet standardisation is now imperative helps driver retention
UK and European logistics is facing a growing driver retention problem, and the situation is worsening. According to data from the International Road Transport Union…
Rising delivery expectations increase pressure on fulfilment services
Rising consumer expectations around delivery performance are putting increasing pressure on online fulfilment and parcel delivery services, according to new research from Whistl. The study…
Geotechnical Engineering takes delivery of four Isuzu F135.240 trucks
Independent ground investigation contractor Geotechnical Engineering has strengthened its fleet with the introduction of its first rigid trucks from Isuzu, taking delivery of four F135.240(E)…
Councils face new rules for spending pothole funding
Councils across England will face stricter rules on how they spend funding to repair potholes and maintain local roads, as the Government introduces new measures…