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Showstopping Krone trailer measures up for high profile operator
BH Cecil & Sons Ltd, the family-owned international transporter, has taken delivery of a Krone Profi Liner curtainsider specially adapted to accommodate a DAF 3.1m…
BVRLA launches EV Fleet Charging Guide for local authorities
The BVRLA has launched a new initiative to help local authorities as they try to meet the diverse charging needs of electric fleets. With the…
Truckfile lays the foundation for CRS to achieve Earned Recognition
CRS Building Supplies has joined the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s Earned Recognition scheme, with the help of Truckfile digital fleet management systems. The Somerset-based…
Ambulance crews urge drivers to respect the Red X
National Highways and ambulance crews are asking drivers to respect the Red X and give them the space they need to access an incident and…
The John Lewis Partnership replaces its Home Services fleet with electric vehicles
The John Lewis Partnership is replacing its Home Services fleet with electric vehicles as part of its commitment to transition 4,000 cars, vans and light trucks…
Falken announces its first specific EV tyre
In anticipation of the rapidly changing vehicle parc, Falken has announced it will release the e. ZIEX in 2023 as its first replacement EV tyre…
Car ReviewBMW i7 undergoes acoustic testing at the new FIZ North site
The BMW i7 is being developed with the aim of combining hallmark driving pleasure with a level of comfort that is in a class of…
Volvo Trucks improves fuel performance on long-haul routes
New refinements are being added to Volvo Trucks’ I-Save concept which are designed to lower fuel consumption and give substantial savings in CO2 emissions, while…
The new Actros L Driver Extent+
The Actros L Driver Extent+ further enhances the Mercedes-Benz premium truck and definitely makes for an unforgettable driving experience. The new special edition model is…
Fleets to benefit from new Michelin Primacy 4+ tyre launch
Michelin has introduced a new generation of tyre which is expected to prove one of its most popular fitments within the premium fleet car market,…
Mina expands its public charging network
Multi award winning EV charging payment solution provider, Mina, have extended their public charging network which now gives drivers with a Chargepass card, access to…
AEBS – critical life-saving equipment for HGVs
Advanced Emergency Braking Systems (AEBS) have been fitted as standard to most new HGVs sold in the UK since 2015. Drivers and operators of HGVs…
EU new tolling rules give ‘big incentives’ for zero-emissions trucks
EU member states have until 2023 to implement a new system of road tolls which give big incentives for zero-emissions trucks after MEPs voted to…
Lower emissions will make huge difference
Haulage firms can take small steps to reduce harmful emissions from their vehicles’ exhausts that don’t require significant investment and add up to a big…
First Hydrogen and Cambridge University sign collaboration agreement
First Hydrogen has entered into a Research and Collaboration Agreement with the University of Cambridge, UK. The leading designer and manufacturer of zero-emissions, hydrogen-powered utility vehicles…
Clocking the dangers of speed
The latest research from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed positive long-term trends, with motorists continuing to find speeding less…