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Green number plates for electric vehicles
Following yesterday’s announcement that the government is to consult on whether zero-emission vehicles should have a recognisable, possibly green, number plate with the aim of…
Toga Freight Services signs exclusive deal
Toga Freight Services Ltd, the long-established International Freight Forwarders based in Dublin, have announced a major deal with German Logistics company Loxx Logistics GmbH. Loxx…
London ULEZ reduces 13,500 cars daily & cuts toxic air pollution by a third
New figures show there are now 13,500 fewer polluting cars being driven into central London every day and a significant drop in harmful air pollution,…
Vauxhall hosts ‘women in engineering’ initiative
Last week, Vauxhall once again hosted its ‘Women in Engineering’ event at its manufacturing plant in Luton. Every day, the company welcomed 48 female students…
Bloodhound catches the scent of a world record
The Bloodhound Land Speed Record (LSR) team today revealed the car aiming to claim a new World Land Speed Record next year, seen for the…
Rotala drives expansion into Manchester
Rotala, a UK transport business with headquarters in Sandwell, West Midlands, has acquired a new bus depot in Bolton from First Manchester, after securing a…
Hendy Group named Company of the Year in Solent Business Awards
Hendy Group has been named Company of the Year in the prestigious Solent Business Awards. Chief executive Paul Hendy was presented with the award at…
Connexas’ Fleet Summit at Silverstone sets industry agenda
Managing technology change and uncertainty about roll-out out of low carbon technologies are the biggest challenges facing fleet operators and manufacturers, according to industry leaders…
Motiv electric truck specialist raises $60 million in new funding
Electric truck development in America has just received a major financial boost. Electric truck specialist Motiv Power Systems said it has raised $60 million in new investment…
Zap-Map survey reveals new trends in EV charging behaviour
The full report of the Zap-Map EV Charging Survey published today reveals new trends in EV charging behaviour in the UK based on the experience…
Shared spaces ‘simply do not work for blind people’
A charity which represents blind and visually impaired people has stepped up its campaign to have shared space schemes abolished – describing them as unsafe,…
Scotland: new ‘robust powers’ to tackle drug driving
Tougher laws on drug driving, and a new roadside testing regime, are set to come into effect in Scotland – bringing the nation in line…
Jaama launches new pool vehicle booking portal
Jaama, the UK’s leading fleet and asset management software and risk management specialist, has launched a new driver pool vehicle booking portal module for its…
Allianz upskills independent recovery operators with EV training courses
As the SMMT reveals sales of battery electric cars (BEV) and plug-in hybrid cars (PHEVS) continue to buck a declining new car sales market*, Allianz…
TIP ‘Scotland’ re-locates branch to Chapelhall
As part of its business expansion plans, TIP Trailer Services has relocated its branch in Scotland from its site in Motherwell to a brand-new modern…
Ringway Jacobs gears up for winter’s worst
Ringway Jacobs will be relying on a fleet of new Mercedes-Benz gritters to keep the roads of Cheshire East clear of ice and snow this…