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Fleet Evolution call to level up chargepoints
A call from EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, to Government to ‘level up’ the chargepoint infrastructure across the country has been…
UK Automotive calls for EV charging network mandate
The UK automotive industry has today published a new seven-point plan to ensure every driver in Britain can benefit from an electric vehicle charging network…
Shell Recharge Solutions connects drivers to over 10,000 public charge points
Shell Recharge Solutions, a leader in smart EV charging solutions and previously known as NewMotion, has achieved a major milestone within its public charging network…
FIAT Ducato secures world-first Platinum Commercial Van Safety Rating
The world’s only Commercial Van Safety Rating programme, administered by vehicle safety experts at Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research, has awarded Fiat’s Ducato model a…
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base
The Motor Ombudsman’s Knowledge Base, the online resource designed to make it quicker and easier for motorists to resolve their query or complaint in relation…
Acklea extends plastic traffic management vehicle range
Traffic management vehicle specialist Acklea has extended its range of recyclable plastic-bodied 7.2t commercial vehicles with a new tail-lift model, which is also suitable for…
Fuel prices continue their upward trend
As petrol prices approach £1.50 a litre, industry leaders give us their take on the situation. Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services at vehicle leasing experts LeasePlan…
Mina launch essential guide to support businesses in their transition to EV
EV charging payment specialists, Mina, today launch an essential guide backed by OVO and Easee, which is aimed to support businesses in their transition to…
St Helens Council introduce first hydrogen refuse trucks
St Helens Council has ordered 10 Faun Bluepower hydrogen-powered refuse collection trucks. It’s the first local authority to introduce the vehicles, which are built in…
Elongated truck cabs get Government green light
New truck cab designs that help to reduce fuel consumption have been approved for use on UK roads. The new rules will allow fleet operators…
New mobile phone laws; fleet managers urged to increase safety measures
Fleet managers are being urged to take action to protect their business and their staff from the risks posed by using a mobile phone while…
Road victims’ charity backs use of passive sign posts to reduce road deaths
A national road victims’ charity has expressed its support for the use of passive sign posts and lighting columns in the reduction of deaths and…
Last off the line Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure
The final Land Rover Defender 110 Adventure ever produced is set to break the world record public price for the model, and it is now…
Provisional licence holders caught without insurance
The number of provisional driving licence holders caught behind the wheel without insurance jumped by 16% to 14,618 in 2020 compared to two years earlier…
Brexit: Dover queues lengthen
An influential group of MPs has provided a withering assessment of Brexit’s legacy, saying the only detectable impact was soaring costs, border delays and increased…
Beyond the brake test
For every vehicle you manage, your brake test report can tell you more than whether the vehicle has passed or failed a test. So, you…