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Nexar unveils new ‘plug and play’ dashcam with super wide lens
A new ‘plug and play’ compact dashcam has been launched by Nexar, with a 32GB SD card and free unlimited cloud storage. Nexar said its…
Myers Group boost their fleet with the arrival of four New MAN Trucks
The Myers Group based in Maidstone Kent has just taken delivery of four new New Generation MAN TGX tractors. Operating from their Maidstone base and…
North West distribution firm speeds ahead with acquisition
Newton-le-Willows-based H&M Distribution has acquired HBT Properties and Hunt Brothers Warehousing & Distribution with the support of a £3.5m funding package from NatWest and Lombard…
Motus Commercials celebrate the opening of their new Avonmouth dealership
Motus Commercials hosted an open day to celebrate the opening of their new 5.2 acre site in Avonmouth. The event began with a ribbon cutting…
Company car tax clarity ‘needed’ beyond 2025
The Government is being urged to reveal benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates beyond 2024/25, with fleets wary they could face a substantial hike in an effort…
AFP launches first specialist eLCV fleet transition course
THE Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) has unveiled its first ever eLCV course for fleets transitioning to electrification, with the first taking place on Thursday…
Frater turns to City West Commercials for a Mercedes-Benz Arocs
New-start business Frater Urban Quarry specialises in processing and supplying raw material from demolition sites – so it’s fitting that the livery worn by its…
Unite union reignites fears of HGV drivers’ strike
The Unite union has stoked the fire of an HGV drivers’ strike after accusing employers and the government of a “brazen lack of respect” which…
Stuart Russell to head up FlexiFleet long-term rental
Stuart Russell has joined Thrifty Car & Van Rental as director of its FlexiFleet division to grow the long-term rental offering. Having held senior management…
Renault partners with Geely
BEIJING — Renault is looking to revive business in China by forming a joint venture with Geely Holding Group for hybrid vehicles. The two companies…
Help drivers return to the road safely
Reduced confidence and lack of engagement are among the driver issues fleets need to watch out for as they return to the road with the…
DPD UK announces investment of CitySprint
DPD UK, part of DPDgroup, Europe’s largest parcel delivery network and CitySprint, the UK’s premier same day delivery company, today announce that CitySprint will become…
Allen Logistics adds new Actros with MirrorCam to fleet
Allen Logistics in Co. Armagh has once again chosen Mercedes-Benz for its fleet additions, meaning two-thirds of the fleet now display the three-pointed stars. It…
‘Dangerous and foolhardy’ – relaxation hours extended until 3 October
The government has extended the temporary relaxation of drivers’ hours rules in the UK until October, in a move criticised by the industry as not…
Supply shortages stunt new van sales
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market saw its first decline since December 2020 as July registrations fell -14.8%, according to the latest figures released today…
Driving into the future: recent changes in truck cabs
Truck manufacturers are constantly looking to create more space in their cabs, deliver fuel efficiency gains and introduce enhanced driver assistance technology to make life…