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Land Rover Defender Hard Top name returns for new commercial model
Land Rover has confirmed the new commercial Defender 90 and 110 models will restore the Hard Top name to its rugged 4×4 family. The versatile…
Mandata TMS is choice for new logistics operator Synergix
Newly formed logistics operator Synergix has installed a Mandata TMS system to consolidate each of its key business functions and reports significant savings on personnel…
Minister highlights significant fall in KSI during lockdown
The number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) in road collisions fell by 70% during lockdown, transport secretary Grant Shapps has revealed. Government figures…
UK Government confirms hydrogen bus town trial
UK Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has confirmed plans for the first all-hydrogen bus town in the country. Speaking to the Transport Select Committee last week,…
Trakm8 to offer fleet managers peace of mind
As lockdown measures begin to be eased, Trakm8 is urging fleet managers and drivers to ensure safety is front of mind when they return to…
Rolec EV introduces new features to public chargepoint network
After experiencing significant demand during lockdown, the ever growing Rolec EV Charge Online network now benefits from new software updates, a fresh new look and…
Bridgestone subsidised training designed to inflate spirits
Commercial customers of Bridgestone are being given a timely boost from the world’s largest tyre and rubber company, thanks to a provision of supported training…
Brit-Pol grows again with mega trailer order from Krone
Specialist transport operator, Brit-Pol is embarking on an expansion programme with the addition of 160 new trailers from Krone, which will take the family-run business…
New car options lists are leaving buyers confused
The long list of new vehicle derivatives, trim levels and new car options is leaving buyers confused and stressed, according to new research by Britain’s…
Committee on Climate Change 2020 Progress Report – industry comments
Yesterday (25 June 2020), the Committee on Climate Change published their 2020 Progress Report. One of the key recommendations is to bring forward the ban…
RHA gives HGV Heroes the recognition they deserve
Since the UK’s plunge into lockdown on 23 March the nation’s reliance on truckers to deliver food, medicines and the all-important personal protection equipment to…
DAF CF and XF available with switchable front-wheel drive
For trucks that clock up most of their mileage on the road but are sometimes required to drive off-road or in slippery conditions, DAF has…
Fleet Management: The pros and cons of buying or leasing a van
As industries start to reopen, business owners and self-employed workers alike are looking ahead to the future. As dealers look to recover from lockdown, manu…
LEVC begins fleet trials of new electric van with DPD
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has officially started the real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van and parcel delivery firm DPD…
Oxbotica: Pioneering deepfake technology brings universal autonomy closer
Oxbotica has developed and deployed a “deepfake” technology that is capable of generating thousands of photo-realistic images in minutes; helping to expose its autonomous vehicles…
Companies urged to prepare supply chains for disruptions
As the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed, many organisations around the world were unprepared for such large scale disruptions. The report from The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and HSBC raises the…