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Kia Ceed range gets extensive design, tech and powertrain upgrades
Kia’s best-selling Ceed range has received a range of bold and contemporary enhancements for 2021, including dynamic and athletic design accents. The Ceed five-door hatchback,…
New Volkswagen Caddy scoops technology title at Company Van Today Awards
The new Volkswagen Caddy has won the Technology Award in the Company Van Today Awards 2021, and was praised for its pioneering combination of connectivity,…
Police ‘supercabs’ targeting M6 capture more than 600 offences
More than 600 offences were discovered in a week of action by police and Highways England patrolling the M6 in unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’. Police officers…
Transport Decarbonisation Plan
The government has published its commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK. It includes: the pathway to net…
New FIAG guide to help roll out a post Covid-19 fleet strategy
The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) is so concerned at the impact Covid-19 is having on the safety and compliance of vehicle fleets it has…
Palletline wins gold for health and safety management
Palletline has been awarded with Gold Medal status from RoSPA, after winning nine consecutive Gold awards for health and safety at its site in Birmingham. In…
Renault Trucks: Official opening of RHCV Newark
Leading East Midlands independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) new site in Newark has been officially opened by Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director of…
MAN introduces digital side mirror system for truck range
MAN has introduced a range of new technical features for its TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL trucks, including a digital side mirror system. The MAN…
Record breaking used van auction prices
Growing demand for used vans are driving the UK’s economic recovery, contributing to two new records set at Manheim auctions throughout June 2021. Vans are…
Wren Kitchens reaches DVSA ‘best in class’ standard
Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following…
Northern Ireland moves to tackle drink driving re-offending rates
The Northern Irish Government has announced a change to legislation which will automatically offer those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation…
EDF takes delivery of 500th electric car on Tusker’s salary sacrifice scheme
EDF’s Jas Sangha has become the 500th employee to take delivery of a brand-new electric car thanks to Tusker’s salary sacrifice car benefits scheme. Since…
Fleet optimisation software to tackle driver shortage
Implementing fleet optimisation software should be a transport firm’s first step to addressing the driver shortage, according to tech firm The Algorithm People (TAP). It…
Nissan hits all the right notes with the new LEAF MY21
Nissan announces the start of sales for the 100% electric LEAF model year 2021. The recharged LEAF boasts enhanced safety features for a more confident…
Government response to driver shortage
Transport minister Baroness Vere said extending drivers’ hours was “definitely not a long-term solution” to the burgeoning recruitment crisis, and that the industry had known…
£1bn plan to build the UK’s largest logistics site
Joint venture developers Oxford Properties and Logistics Capital Partners have bought a 734-acre site near Birmingham with plans to develop the UK’s largest logistics hub with…