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Government’s bias against hydrogen buses challenged
Industry leaders, campaign groups and academics today challenged the Government’s “deliberate” and “misjudged” bias against hydrogen buses in its pursuit of decarbonising public transport. Spearheaded…
VisionTrack highlights increased levels of speeding among fleet drivers
Vehicle data taken from the VisionTrack IoT platform backs recent motoring research and Police figures that points towards drivers increasingly flouting the speed limit during…
IVECO delivers new IVECO S-WAY R racing trucks
IVECO started the 2020 truck racing season with the official presentation of the new IVECO S-WAY R racing trucks specially prepared for Team Hahn Racing…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches first all-electric van in the UK
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched its first fully electric van in the UK with prices for the zero-emission ABT eTransporter 6.1 starting from £42,060 (exc.…
New Ford Ranger Thunder storms into Europe
The new Ford Ranger Thunder brings style and enhanced specification to Europe’s best-selling pick-up, now available to order from £32,965 (RRP, excluding VAT) for late…
DfT lays out vision for UK EV rapid chargepoint network
The UK government has undertaken an analysis to assess the number of chargepoints required to meet future charging needs along motorways and major A roads.…
Shift to driving expected post-lockdown
Following the Government’s advice last week regarding a phased return to work after relaxing some of the lockdown restrictions, but avoid public transport, 1-in-2 people…
Roads funding puts nation on ‘path to recovery’
The Government has set its sights on filling around 11 million potholes as part of a new multi-billion-pound infrastructure package. The funding, announced by transport…
SMH Fleet Solutions helps Mazda and Team Rubicon UK for COVID19 response
SMH Fleet Solutions has supported Mazda to help get Team Rubicon UK on the road to combat the COVID19 virus. Team Rubicon UK is a…
Response to the re-introduction of the Congestion Charge
Congestion Charge increases – AA reaction: Commenting on the increases to Congestion Charges announced by TfL, Edmund King, AA president, said: “Even though TfL were…
Congestion Charge for London returns with price rise.
Under the terms of a £1.6bn government bailout, the congestion charge in London will be re-introduced from today (18 May 2020). The bailout was emergency…
Casey Plant upgrades with new Volvo FMX
Specialist plant equipment business Casey Plant Hire has taken delivery of a Volvo FMX 8×2 rigid, replacing an older FM9 that had provided exceptional service…
TIP opens new flagship ‘super-branch’ in Nuneaton
TIP Trailer Services has opened a new flagship depot created from a brownfield site that is literally next door to its existing operation in Nuneaton.…
Enterprise Holdings implement Complete Clean Pledge
Enterprise Holdings is reinforcing its commitment to maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness in the car rental industry. Today, the company announced the implementation of…
CarGurus sees increased used car market activity following government advice
The government’s new guidance for returning to work while avoiding public transport has driven activity in the used car market, according to CarGurus. Data from…
BVRLA issues guide to support industry’s safe return to work
The BVRLA has published an operating guide to support those working in the vehicle rental and leasing sectors as businesses in England start to resume…