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Maritime Transport the guinea pig for new M6 toll system
Felixstowe giant Maritime Transport will become the first company to trial the M6 toll road’s new Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR)-based charging system. The introduction…
500 Renault Masters ordered for use as COVID mobile testing units
The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has appointed Renault UK, LeasePlan UK and TGS via Crown Commercial Services to double its existing fleet…
Drivers need greater understanding of automated features
IAM RoadSmart is calling for information on the capabilities of autonomous and automated vehicle technologies to be included in the UK driving test. According to…
Hultsteins exhibit sustainable systems at ITT Hub 2021
Hultsteins, the Swedish and UK refrigeration systems manufacturer, are exhibiting their sustainable, hydraulic ‘diesel-free’ transport refrigeration and electric generator systems at ITT Hub 2021. The…
UK’s first ‘Hotel & Spa’ for car wheels has opened in Lancashire
Dreaming of that perfect getaway? The nice hotel, the buffet breakfast, the days by the pool? Ever thought your tyres might be feeling similar? Well,…
Cardiff Council improves safety with new Mercedes impact protection vehicles
Cardiff Council has added two Mercedes-Benz Econic impact protection vehicles for use by its highways team. Based on low-entry 18-tonne Econic chassis, the vehicles are…
Driving tests for lorries set to restart in England and Wales
Following further easing of lockdown restrictions in England and Wales, driving lessons and tests for lorry drivers candidates can restart today, 12 April 2021. DVSA…
A Minor miracle
For sale – a mint 70 year-old Morris that spent 27 years in Africa Looking almost as fresh as the day it was born, ‘YSY…
Miniclipper Logistics celebrates 50th anniversary
Miniclipper Logistics celebrated its half century of trading on 23 March 2021 by announcing a £5.5million investment in its transport and warehousing divisions as it…
Cutting edge technology on right track to improve tyre safety
Cutting edge technology that monitors tyre pressures, tread depth and the axle weight of HGVs has been hailed for its potential in boosting safety on…
Hydrogen fuel cell vans on the way
PEUGEOT, Citroen and Vauxhall vans will be powered by hydrogen fuel cells from as early as next year. Stellantis, the joint PSA and Fiat Chrysler…
Experienced motorists have no trust in smart motorways
A new web poll on smart motorways from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM RoadSmart, has revealed that the majority of respondents (85…
PEUGEOT offers FREE2MOVE Connect Fleet telematics on new vans
PEUGEOT’s award-winning light commercial vehicle (LCV) range is now available with a complimentary six-month trial subscription to its FREE2MOVE Connect Fleet telematics service when customers…
Renault PRO+ confirms full specifications for Trafic Passenger
The refined and stylish New Trafic Passenger is now available to order offering a dynamic new exterior design with distinctive and technological details, complemented by…
‘Expel germs and stay safe’ urges Ring Automotive
As plans to ease the third UK lockdown begin to formulate, fleet managers are continually looking for ways to be proactive as possible and embrace…
‘Up-down’ approach to highways maintenance funding ‘wasteful’
A legacy of inconsistent funding is still preventing local authorities from being able to provide long term, cost effective maintenance improvements for local roads. That’s…