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Electric vehicles in winter
The latest figures from the SMMT confirm that electric vehicle uptake is accelerating, with 21,726 vehicles sold in November, equating to 18.8% of the market*.…
Opel announces first commercially available production hydrogen van
The first hydrogen transporter from a vehicle manufacturer is ready to go. The first Vivaro-e Hydrogen off the production line, from Vauxhall’s sister brand Opel,…
GSM Transport adds new Carrier Transicold Vector 1550 refrigeration units
Scottish haulier GSM Transport has taken delivery of two new refrigerated trailers, each specified with a Carrier Transicold Vector® 1550 unit. Designed to distribute milk…
Hauliers warned not to tamper with exhaust values on manufacturer’s plate
Vehicles that are part of a well-managed and maintained fleet should have little difficulty passing the exhaust emissions test. Indeed, many operators take pride in…
Driver Academy Group to lead government HGV training scheme
The Driver Academy Group, a consortium led by HGV training specialist HGVC, and comprising workforce solutions group Manpower and trade body Logistics UK, has won…
Cutting-edge in-cabin experiences in the stylish new Opel Astra
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and Opel Automobile GmbH (Opel) today announced that the upcoming Opel Astra – Opel’s latest addition to its compact class of electrified…
Motus Truck & Van open flagship Mercedes-Benz service & parts centre
Christmas came early for Essex-based operators of Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles with the opening of Motus Truck & Van’s state-of-the-art aftersales centre at Witham.…
Hermes & homeless charity Emmaus celebrate first anniversary of their partnership
Homelessness charity Emmaus and Hermes have celebrated their first year in partnership together, which has seen the UK’s leading parcel delivery company raise over £111,000…
UK and Europe’s largest lorry park opens for business in Kent
The new Ashford International Truckstop opened in Ashford, Kent on Tuesday 7th December 2021 (today), with a range of modern facilities for the drivers of up…
Addison Lee calls for urgent investment in London’s public charging network
Addison Lee has called for urgent investment in London’s public charging network, after data from the introduction of the first EVs onto its fleet showed…
Government gets Highway Code changes underway
A new hierarchy of road users, where those who can do the greatest harm have the greatest responsibility, has been included in changes to the…
The potential fines & vehicle damage of coasting in neutral
LeaseLoco surveyed just over 1,000 people (1,016) to reveal that 45% of respondents who drive admit to coasting. Coasting is where a driver drives with…
Industry to lobby ministers over inadequate funding for Urban Driver Apprenticeship
Hauliers are preparing to lobby ministers after their request for greater funding of the Urban Driver Apprenticeship was rejected by the Institute for Apprenticeships and…
ULEZ under fire as two-thirds of Londoners believe scheme is a cash grab
London’s air pollution-fighting flagship scheme Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), first launched in April 2019. No stranger to controversy, it has been touted as a…
UK service stations labelled the worst for truck drivers
While there is a much-needed focus on the pressures facing the truck community, new research from eStar, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van franchise partner in…
How retail delivery can help Britain meet its net zero target
Online deliveries – is there anything more convenient? You browse through endless options, click on the product that tickles your fancy, and wait for it…