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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…
Lorry driver jailed over failed migrant smuggling attempt
A Turkish lorry driver has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after pleading guilty to attempting to smuggle 17 migrants out of the UK in the…
Carbon Battle Bus – delivering the net zero carbon message
Mitford peer Lord Redesdale and Conservative Andrew Griffith MP, UK Net Zero Business Champion, inaugurated the UK’s first fully electric ‘Carbon Battle Bus’ at Old…
Three months of DVS ‘show lorries in London are safer’
TfL says an initiative to protect vulnerable road users in London from the most dangerous heavy goods vehicles has “saved lives and improved road safety…
Vehicle supply issues risk recovery, says fleet industry
Findings from the BVRLA’s latest Business Impact Survey show that, although the vehicle rental and leasing industry is optimistic about economic recovery, there is widespread…
Change management for improved visibility
Businesses must have the ability to quickly evaluate where supply chain inefficiencies exist and identify opportunities for improvements. And while many organisations want a better…
Renault Zoe E-Tech covers 475 miles on a single charge
The Renault Zoe E-Tech has certainly gone the extra mile for Mission Motorsport after helping the charity set a new hypermiling record by covering a…