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Autofleet Secures $7.5 Million For Its Vehicle-as-a-Service Platform
Autofleet, a provider of AI-powered fleet optimization and vehicle-as-a-service solutions, today announced a capital raise totaling $7.5 million from a combination of Series A and…
Air filtration technology installed in patient transport vehicles
Leading healthcare transport provider, the HATS Group (“HATS”), is installing clean air technology in 100 vehicles used to transport patients, including those who are known…
Reliability seals MBP Structures deal for new Volvo tractor units
Three new high-spec Volvo FH Globetrotter tractor units have entered service with concrete frame construction specialist MBP Structures – selected for their bullet-proof reliability and…
Honda hybrid & EV batteries get ‘second life’
Honda Motor Europe is expanding its battery recycling partnership with SNAM (Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux) to advance the sustainable usability of its end-of-life traction…
Wheely-Safe agrees new road safety pledge with Brake
Wheely-Safe is reinforcing its commitment to road safety through a new initiative with industry charity, Brake. The company has pledged to make a cash donation…
Jahama Group offers nationwide storage scheme for vehicles
Jahama Group, the property arm of the GFG Alliance, today launches a nationwide scheme providing urgent, secure parking for fleet vehicles, plant and equipment idled…
Addison Lee and Zeelo join forces to help London’s hospitals and healthcare workers
London’s largest private hire operator Addison Lee has partnered with coach platform Zeelo to enable up to 10,000 vehicles to provide safe transport and reliable logistics to support hospitals…
Lockdown car journeys plunge to their lowest yet
Daily car trips during the coronavirus lockdown plunged to their lowest yet on Easter Sunday, falling to 20% of the normal level. A review of…
Tonik Energy joins forces with Fortum Charge and Drive
Birmingham-based, renewable energy company, Tonik Energy, has supercharged operations of its electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the UK by partnering with industry pioneer, Fortum…
Fleet managers failing to take truck tyres seriously
Research* by Goodyear Tyres has revealed that fewer than three-quarters (71%) of fleet managers feel tyres are a ‘very important’ area of investment, compared with…
Occasional driving still necessary for many
Occasional driving remains a necessity for two thirds of British motorists, even as traffic dwindles under the impact of social confinement rules, according to new…
Vauxhall workers shift from vans to ventilators
Workers from Vauxhall’s Luton plant this week downed their regular tools in favour of slightly more clinical surroundings to meet huge NHS demand for ventilator…
Operation Orbital targets HGV offenders on M25
More than 30 mobile phone offences were detected during a recent two-week operation, carried out to improve compliance among commercial vehicles operating on the M25…
DfBB launches Covid-19 ‘Transport Toolkit’
A new ‘Transport Toolkit’ of free online resources has been created to help fleet operators and business owners navigate the unique challenges presented during the…
Otonomo expands its ecosystem for connected car data utilization
Otonomo, the leading automotive data services platform, today announced that it is expanding the capabilities of its platform to increase the utilization of crowd data.…
Citroën UK boosts National Grid with new Berlingo van fleet
National Grid, one of the world’s largest investor-owned energy companies, and supplier of electricity and gas to UK homes and businesses, has taken delivery of…