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New EV green number plates are not registering with drivers
With the government’s ambition to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, green number plates are being introduced for electric vehicles (EVs) this autumn to allow…
New gritters take to the road
Ninety-three new state of the art gritters will be patrolling England’s motorways and major A roads this winter as part of a multi-million investment to…
SMMT: UK new van market accelerates 26.4% in September
The UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market grew by more than a quarter (+26.4%) in September, according to the latest figures released today by…
New app launched to help businesses save money on fuel
Saving money on business fuel and onward journey planning are just some of the key features of an exciting new mobile app launched today by…
New car registrations drop -4.4% in weakest ever ‘new plate’ September
The UK new car market declined -4.4% in September, according to figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The sector…
September brings an end to three months of rising fuel prices
After three consecutive months of rising costs at the pumps the average price of both petrol and diesel stayed the same in September, according to…
DfT confirms 2019 casualties ‘broadly flat’
Evidence points towards Britain being in a period when the number of road fatalities is ‘broadly stable’ but not falling, the Government has conceded. The…
Advanced ‘digital twin’ of UK urban testbed for CAV development
UK-based driving simulation company, rFpro is collaborating with London’s Smart Mobility Living Lab (SMLL) to develop an advanced digital twin of its urban testbed for…
Bevan Group lands coveted award
Bevan Group’s unwavering sustainability commitment and market-leading product warranty have earned it another top industry accolade. The West Midlands-based company was crowned Bodybuilder of the…
Predicted impact of 5G on transport and logistics
Delivering 5G connectivity to the transport and logistics industry could generate 280 bn of additional GVA in 2030, according to STL Partners’ research. The report,…
Bluetooth 3D setting the standard in car wheel alignment
Supplied by the leading provider of wheel alignment equipment in the UK, Absolute Alignment’s Bluetooth 3D is setting the standard in performance car wheel alignment.…
Gove accuses RHA of not being ‘constructive partner’
The relationship with Cabinet minister Michael Gove and the Road Haulage Association took a turn for the worse this week when Gove criticised the Road…
It’s time for white vans to go green
Not that long ago, there were hardly any electric light commercial vehicles on the market. Today, almost all LCVs have an electric variant. Nevertheless, not…
Highways England airs plan to protect workers
An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on the Highways England road…
4 reasons why employers should consider an EV salary sacrifice scheme
Salary sacrifice schemes have become very popular over the past few years as employers look to find new ways of delivering cost effective benefits package…
Free online guide to upgrading to a socio-economically friendly HGV fleet
With the public becoming increasingly aware of vehicle emissions, air quality, traffic congestion and road safety, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to maintain…