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RAC backs major new campaign to speed up the switch to EVs
The RAC is backing a major new national campaign to speed up the switch to electric cars by removing many of the barriers currently facing…

HGV recruitment specialists reflect on changes made to the HGV Driving Test in 2021
Following the recent changes made to the HGV Driving Test at the end of last year, experts Driver Hire, have reflected on what these could…

Urban Driver apprenticeship puts apprentices in the driving seat
The new apprenticeship standard was finally approved for delivery in December 2021, and apprenticeships and skills expert Seetec Outsource has supported Breedon Group, one of…

Customer service award for smart repair specialists
A coveted silver at the annual International Brilliance Awards 2021 for Brilliance in Customer Service and Relationships has been awarded to Rugby-based smart repair specialists,…

Former Transport Ministers call on Grant Shapps to act on vehicle safety
Former transport ministers have written to UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, calling on him to swiftly adopt new vehicle safety measures that have been described…

An IVECO BUS Crossway is the world’s first high-biocontainment bus
The Italian Red Cross chose Crossway by IVECO BUS, a brand of Iveco Group (MI: IVG) and a leading manufacturer of buses and coaches, for…

Almost half of van drivers risking £200 fine and six penalty points
Almost half of van drivers are risking a £200 fine and six penalty points on their licence as a result of using a sat nav…

Contract hire now available across the 3.5t IVECO Daily range
IVECO UK welcomes the introduction of a new range of contract hire funding options for the 3.5t GVW range of Daily panel and crew vans,…

Renault Trucks extends LCV range
Renault Trucks is excited to announce that is extending its range with the launch of a new light commercial vehicle (LCV), the Renault Trucks Trafic…

Relocation of Operation Brock barrier on M20
The barrier, which can be installed on the motorway as part of measures to keep traffic moving on M20 if there is disruption in the…

A fresh perspective on supplier relationships
As 2022 gets off to a start, business leaders are making it a priority to build resilience into their supply chains. In doing so, their…

Supply chain must drive move to circular economy
A DHL report on circular economy says sustainable logistics urgently needed in fashion and electronics sectors. If circular economies are to become a reality then…

2022 Fleet Management trends explored
Take a look at the fleet management trends our experts expect to see in 2022 habits and the long-term impact of Covid on the industry.…

Dismal year for UK car production but 2022 looks promising
UK car production in 2021 fell -6.7% to only 859,575 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the worst…

New unique safety feature for Volvo’s electric trucks
Volvo Trucks launches a new, patented safety feature for electric trucks – Active Grip Control. The new technology significantly improves stability, acceleration and braking in…

Changes to The Highway Code
From tomorrow, 29 January 2022, rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people…

