News

North-East based consortium successfully completes UK’s first autonomous HGV pilot

The pioneering 5G Connected and Automated Logistics (5G CAL) pilot has succeeded in its mission to prove the potential of next generation technology in overcoming barriers for

New employee benefit scheme makes electric cars more accessible

After a successful beta where more than 100 UK businesses signed up, The Electric Car Scheme has announced its official launch. The Electric Car Scheme

Tarmac orders UK’s first battery electric mixer truck

Tarmac has placed an order with Renault Trucks for the first battery electric mixer truck in the UK as part of the company’s commitment to

Government urged to alter salary sacrifice rules for lowest paid

EV salary sacrifice and fleet management specialist, Fleet Evolution, is calling on the Government to amend the rules governing salary sacrifice and the lowest paid,

Green hydrogen comes of age

Battery driven electric trucks, despite the hype, have their limitations, mostly range and the time to charge the batteries making them unsuitable for long haul

Electric trucks: in it for the longer haul

In recent years, manufacturers have provided a growing number of smaller and lighter battery-electric trucks for transport firms to use on their urban delivery operations.

Killer drivers set for tougher sentences

Drivers who kill could face life sentences under new legislation coming into effect on Tuesday (28 June). The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act will

Online sales slide as consumers tighten purse strings

Online sales fell last month, mirroring shopping habits on the high street as soaring inflation forced consumers to tighten their belts, according to government retail

Essential items to always keep in your HGV cabin

HGV drivers are in high demand in the UK at the moment, following the shortages that resulted in part from the UK’s departure from the EU. Driving

Leasing broker shares frustration at ‘relentless’ industry challenges

There’s no sugar coating the fact that the car leasing industry has had a plethora of challenges over the past two years. It has been