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European Patent Office: UK transport sector continues to innovate
The latest data from the European Patent Office, released in March, reveals that the UK’s transport sector continued to innovate in 2019 – filing 9%…
Lockdown offers opportunity for fleets to improve drivers’ knowledge
Following Dominic Raab’s announcement that the country’s period of lockdown will be continuing for at least another three weeks, IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent…
Drive System Design gains The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
British engineering specialist, Drive System Design (DSD) has been presented with The Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. The success recognises the sustained growth…
Trakm8 celebrates renewed relationship with Bibby Distribution
Leading vehicle technology specialist Trakm8 will continue to provide its industry leading tracking solution to Bibby Distribution, one of Britain’s foremost logistics and supply chain…
Markerstudy and Vision – working together to help keyworkers
Markerstudy, in partnership with Vision Vehicle Solutions, is stepping in to help keep the country’s critical workers and NHS volunteers on the move. Credit hire…
FCA proposes help for motor finance and high cost credit customers
The FCA has announced another proposed package of measures to directly support consumers facing payment difficulties due to coronavirus (Covid-19). The range of targeted temporary…
More youngsters learning to drive at very young age
Latest research shows that an increasing number of young Brits, some aged just 10 years old, are learning to drive to help prepare them for…
The Van Insurer launches prize draw to reward UK’s van heroes
Insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has launched an online prize draw to celebrate the nation’s van-driving key worker community by offering them the chance to…
Gasrec taps into record demand for CNG and LNG
Gasrec has recorded a five-fold increase in sales of gas across its commercial vehicle refuelling network in the first quarter of 2020, versus the same…
8 tips to keep your car roadworthy for key workers
The announcement that MOTs will be extended for six months is good news for key workers and drivers who need to use their vehicles for…
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…