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E-Training World launches ‘Know Your Tyres’ driver training module
Tyres are among the most critical components of a vehicle, as they are the only parts that connect the vehicle to the road. Drivers must…

Suffolk CC and Believ install first LEVI-funded charge point
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charge point operator (CPO) Believ has installed the first of thousands of planned public EV charge points across Suffolk as part of the council’s Plug in Suffolk Project…

National Pothole Day in the UK
Every year on 15 January, the UK marks National Pothole Day — a reminder of the persistent problem of road surface damage that affects millions…

AFP launch two ‘bite-sized’ courses for fleet managers
Two new 90-minute “bite sized” online courses for time-pressured fleet managers have been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Part of the organisation’s…

Cambridge electric bin lorries to be powered by renewable energy
Leading e-fleet solutions provider VEV is proud to be partnering with local authorities in Greater Cambridge on a pioneering renewable energy project to power the…

Cutting costs in last-mile cold chain deliveries
Logistics businesses are feeling the squeeze as they contend with rising fuel costs, economic uncertainty and the need to align with the government’s ambitious sustainability…

Expanding low cost, slow EV charging infrastructure is key
New data from the Motability Scheme’s latest EV Transition Tracker highlights that gaps in public charging infrastructure are pushing EV users towards higher costs, with…

RTX Northern Ireland set to make its debut
RTX Northern Ireland is set to make a high-profile debut this spring, quickly establishing itself as a must-attend event for HGV fleet operators across the…

DfT launches consultation on UK HGV CO₂ emissions
The Department for Transport (DfT) has launched a public consultation on a new regulatory framework designed to reduce CO₂ emissions from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs),…

SSO Logistics achieves carbon certification
Liverpool-based SSO Logistics has strengthened its commitment to sustainability by becoming a Carbon Certified Business. The Haydock and St Helens operator is working towards carbon…

IVECO and PlusAI to trial Level 4 autonomous trucks in Spain
IVECO has announced a new autonomous driving programme with long-standing technology partner PlusAI, marking a major step towards commercial deployment of self-driving heavy-duty trucks in…

Pay-per-mile is coming: what it means for fleet operators
We’re entering a new era for electric vehicles. April 2028 signals the end of the long-standing tax exemptions for electric vehicles (EV) and absorbs them…

Renault wins two Van Reviewer Awards for Electric LCVs
Renault has been celebrated at the inaugural Van Reviewer Awards, securing two accolades that highlight the strength of its current and future pure-electric light commercial…

Councils to gain new powers to tackle pavement parking
Local authorities across England are set to receive new powers to introduce area-wide pavement parking restrictions, a move designed to improve accessibility and safety for…

Millbrook Healthcare deploys specialist fleet
Millbrook Healthcare is ensuring vulnerable people receive the support they need with a new fleet of 136 specialist vans supplied by Mercedes-Benz Vans Dealer Marshall…

Rising costs to pose biggest challenge for 9 in10 repairers
The UK’s service and repair sector is set to face a convergence of challenges this year, according to The Motor Ombudsman’s latest annual survey of…

