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Driver shortages, IR35 and what the RHA wants
The RHA is calling for urgent Government action to ease a growing crisis in driver shortages – made worse by the introduction of IR35 tax…
ChargePoint continues to enhance the EV driver experience
ChargePoint, a leading electric vehicle (EV) charging network, now working with Android Auto, is making the transition to electric mobility easier and more seamless for…
New labelling for tyres seeks to highlight efficiency and performance
On 1 May 2021, motorists will benefit from the introduction of a new label and innovative system to help them understand how well tyres perform,…
Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group fully committed to hydrogen-based fuel-cells
Today, two leaders of the commercial vehicle industry – Daimler Truck AG and Volvo Group – officially outlined their pioneering roadmap for the new fuel-cell…
New IVECO T-Way: the toughest vehicle engineered
IVECO today presented the new IVECO T-WAY heavy off-road vehicle to its dealer network and representatives of the international trade press via a live digital…
Ford halts output of Transit vans in Turkey forcing used LCV prices up
The news that Ford’s Transit van plant in Turkey is closed until the 13 of June due to semiconductor supply issues will contribute to used…
Government paves the way for self-driving vehicles on UK roads
Motorists could see self-driving vehicles on British roads for the first time later this year, the Department for Transport has announced today (28 April 2021).…
Fraikin UK partners with Samsara to improve safety
Fraikin UK, part of one of Europe’s largest commercial vehicle fleet services companies, has partnered with Samsara, pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, to surface…
TyreWatch introduce cost-cutting safety solution for LCV sector
TyreWatch, the commercial vehicle tyre management experts, have introduced a new version of their widely used VanSmart tyre monitoring system, to improve safety and reduce…
Menzies Distribution Group joins Transaid
Menzies Distribution Group (Menzies) has become the latest supporter to sign up as a corporate member of Transaid, the international development organisation committed to improving…
First Bus’ hydrogen bus fleet hits 100,000 milestone
First Aberdeen and Aberdeen City Council are celebrating this week after their hydrogen double-decker bus fleet notched up its first major milestone – completing 100,000…
Is Covid really to blame for a drop in fleet car sales?
If you are a fleet or transport manager tasked with purchasing new stock at some point over the last 12 months, the chances are that…
Jerry Young
Jerry Young is the CEO of ieDigital, a solution provider for financial institutions and other financial services providers. ieDigital is home to a team of…
Fleets warned as lockdown fuels thefts of catalytic converters
Vehicles parked during lockdown are being targeted by criminals stealing catalytic converters for their precious metals, according to the RAC and Ageas. There has been…
20 years of the modern MINI
The MINI brand and BMW Group’s UK manufacturing plants in Oxford and Swindon are celebrating twenty successful years of MINI production. In early 2001, production…
Estuary Freight plugs in Mandata to support business growth
Owners of a North Lincolnshire family run haulage business, Estuary Freight Services Ltd, say their operation has been transformed since having a dedicated transport management…