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The ŠKODA Fabia: setting a new benchmark in its segment
The fourth-generation Fabia continues ŠKODA’s extraordinary success story of offering all you need and that little bit more. This is the first Fabia to be…
Enterprise Car Club doubles vehicles in Highlands & Islands
Enterprise Car Club is introducing eight new low-emission hybrid electric cars in the Highlands and Islands region of Scotland, which can now be booked using…
New report highlights human cost of ‘loophole’ in law on driving offences
Cycling UK has published a report highlighting how ‘failings in the UK’s road justice system’ have allowed ‘dangerous drivers to escape disqualification and cause death…
Local roads to benefit from multimillion-pound investment
The Government has announced a multimillion-pound initiative to improve local roads across England. Unveiled on 13 August, the package will see councils receive a share of…
The Best Solutions returns to BLS Truck & Van for anniversary Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 flagship
Family-owned haulier The Best Solutions has celebrated its fifth birthday by treating itself to a very special Mercedes-Benz Actros Edition 1 tractor unit. Supplied by…
Are your drivers prepared for speed limiters?
FLEETS should be preparing drivers now for the fact that some new cars, vans and trucks will be fitted with intelligent speed assistance (ISA) technology…
Electrifying – Business Van’s new EV guide
THINKING of electrifying your fleet? We can help with the launch of the Business Motoring Electric Vehicle Guide. Fleets and private buyers are increasingly interested…
Volta Trucks reveals the first real-world trials of the prototype Volta Zero
Volta Trucks, a leading and disruptive full electric commercial vehicle manufacturer and services provider, has confirmed the start of engineering evaluation and development testing of…
HGV market rises in Q2 but full recovery still awaited
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to SMMT figures. The increase saw some 9,493 units…
Chip shortage: JLR and Mercedes issue customer warning
Fleets face delays of more than a year for company car orders as well as changes to original specifications as vehicle manufacturers grapple with the shortage of…
HGV market in Q2 post-Covid boost, but full recovery still awaited
New heavy goods vehicle (HGV) registrations increased by 128.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor…
Hawthorns Logistics’ Refrigerated Fleet Now 100% Carrier-Cooled With Delivery of Carrier Transicold Vector HE 19 Units
Washington-based distribution company, Hawthorns Logistics, has taken delivery of its first ever Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 units, adding 10 multi-temperature and 10 single-temperature versions to its refrigerated…
Driver of crashed Freightroute truck that blocked A1 was four times over limit
A Freightroute truck was crashed by a drunken lorry driver who was four times over the limit, according to Durham Police. The crash took place…
Government’s long-awaited hydrogen strategy to target heavy transport and industry
The Government has revealed its plans for a “world-leading” hydrogen economy, helping to create jobs while decarbonising sectors such as heavy transport. Underscoring commitments made…
FORS urges greater awareness of drug and alcohol impairment risk
FORS is urging operators to be extra vigilant when it comes to managing drug and alcohol impairment this summer. In light of the difficult 18…
AW Repair Group commits to EV Ready training
AW Repair Group has committed to ensuring its entire workforce is trained up on electric vehicle skills under Thatcham Research’s EV Ready programme. Launched in…