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Pence-per-mile eVED raises concerns across the motor trade
According to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions managing director, Alex Wright, this move could place a significant new administrative and compliance burden on the motor trade. And…

Queclink named leading telematics hardware provider
Queclink Wireless Solutions has been ranked third in Berg Insight’s Global Aftermarket Vehicle Telematics Hardware Market report following a strong year of sales growth, expanding…

CoolKit joins Healthcare Distribution Association UK
CoolKit, the UK’s leading specialist in temperature-controlled and refrigerated light commercial vehicles, has joined the Healthcare Distribution Association (HDA UK) as an associate member. HDA…

What will shape fleet electrification in 2026?
With 2025 wrapped up, it’s fair to say the past year has been a busy one for the UK’s electric vehicle (EV) industry. Policy announcements, funding changes and continued investment in…

Predicting the biggest telematics developments for 2026
The pace of change within the telematics sector continues to accelerate, so we spoke with some of the leading industry specialists to find out what…

Motive launches next-gen AI dashcam as winter collision risk spikes
Motive, the AI platform for physical operations, today launched AI Dashcam Plus, a first-of-its-kind dash cam that brings improved AI capabilities, hands-free communication, and reliability together…

Electric car sales to increase to 580,000 in 2026
Electric car sales in the UK will increase to 580,000 in 2026, representing 29% of a total of two million new car registrations, according to…

Dennis Eagle enhances efficiency with Allison xFE™ transmissions
Dennis Eagle, the leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs) in the UK, will specify Allison xFE™ fully automatic transmissions from Allison Transmission, on two…

Asset Alliance Group puts down new roots at Huntapac
Huntapac, a specialist in the growing, packing and transportation of root vegetables to the UK’s largest retailers, has struck its first deal with Asset Alliance…

New push to train more drivers and plug skills gaps
The RHA has teamed up with a leading National HGV driver training provider to get more people behind the wheel of Britain’s lorries and busses.…

Advanced Automatic Collision Notification could save lives
At CES 2026, Intrado Life & Safety, Inc. (Intrado), a leader in emergency communications technology, and SBD Automotive, a global automotive research and consulting firm,…

Van market shrinks in 2025 despite EV growth
The UK’s new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined by -10.3% in 2025 with 315,422 vans, pickups and 4x4s registered, according to the latest figures…

Government launches first Road Safety Strategy in over a decade
The UK Government has launched its first Road Safety Strategy in more than ten years, setting out plans it says will save thousands of lives…

DX acquires HBC Logistics to drive next growth phase
DX has announced the acquisition of HBC Logistics Ltd, a Bedfordshire-based logistics and same-day services provider, marking the first major strategic move in the company’s…

Government Injects £18 Million into Plug-in Truck Grant
The UK Government has announced an additional £18 million of funding to the Department for Transport’s (DfT) Plug-in Truck Grant, enhancing support for hauliers and…

BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant expanded to include Amazon Alexa+
In 2026, BMW will expand its BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant, built on Amazon’s AI Alexa+ architecture, taking voice interaction between humans and vehicles to a…

