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Leading home furniture retailer eradicates dangerous driving
The Furniture Market, one of the largest oak, French and modern furniture retailers in the UK, has succeeded in cutting fleet insurance claims by half, as…
New Ducato launched with advanced diesel engine
Fiat has launched its new Ducato with a new range of Euro6D-Final light and heavy-duty compliant diesel engines, with onboard technology including updated safety features…
Behind the Wheel: An electrifying partnership
Discover what happens when two of the world’s most innovative companies join forces to tackle a major challenge together. The ultimate goal of the partnership…
Hermes launches early stage trials of self-driving vans in Oxford
Hermes, a major consumer delivery specialist, has become the first customer to take part in an early-stage trial with Ford, Europe’s market leader in commercial…
New PHEVs to help Highways England cut emissions
Highways England is super-charging its drive to cut carbon emissions with 72 state-of-the-art Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEVs) joining its traffic officer rapid response fleet.…
Keep tabs on HGV driver qualifications
With almost one in ten logistics businesses (9.8%) reporting HGV driver recruitment struggles1, Venson Automotive Solutions is urging companies operating vehicles over 3,500kg GVW to…
What is the future for electric vans?
A record year for EVs. A record year for home deliveries. What comes next? Ideally, the electric van boom. Up until recently, electric LCVs (e-LCVs)…
Overcoming driver shortages by improving delivery efficiency
The UK’s HGV driver shortage is becoming increasingly concerning, with the ‘perfect storm’ of Brexit, Covid-19 and growing demands exacerbating the problem. There are numerous…
Motorpoint completes largest-ever commercial vehicle fleet sale
Motorpoint has completed its largest-ever commercial vehicle fleet sale. The UK’s largest independent car retailer recently organised delivery of 40 Ford Transit Customs to the…
Study reveals that four million drivers have fallen asleep behind the wheel
Four million drivers have momentarily fallen asleep behind the wheel, revealed in a shocking new report by IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety…
BigChange drives efficiency with paperless working at Fleet Dynamic
Fleet Dynamic, a commercial vehicle rental and leasing company, is using the latest mobile workforce management technology from BigChange to transform their fleet management. Providing…
Masternaut launches MoveElectric to aid transition to EV
Leading fleet management services and solutions supplier Masternaut, a Michelin Group Company, has today announced the launch of its new MoveElectric solution — to support…
World premiere of the eActros on June 30
On June 30, Mercedes-Benz Trucks will celebrate the world premiere of its battery-powered eActros for heavy-duty distribution. With the presentation of the first series-produced electric…
Helping public transport on the road towards a low-carbon future
Road transport, which includes buses, is a significant contributor to air pollution, resulting in poor air quality. Public Health England (PHE) says air pollution is…
Nissan starts production of new Qashqai in Sunderland
Nissan Sunderland Plant is marking the start of production of the third generation Qashqai with a renewed pledge to inspire future generations of manufacturing talent.…
Autonomous Vehicles: Project Endeavour arrives in Birmingham
Project Endeavour arrives in Birmingham this week, with the UK’s second largest city hosting the next phase of autonomous vehicle trials on public roads. The…