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Demand for LCVs remains super-heated at BCA

Used LCV values continued to rise at BCA, reaching record levels for the fourth consecutive month as demand for light commercials continued strongly.   The

Increased security risk as unaccompanied trailers top one million

According to a report from the Department for Transport on Feb 18th, 2021, recent trends in road freight have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

RHA welcomes news of changes to border control timings

The RHA has welcomed Michael Gove’s announcement of a delay to post-Brexit SPS import checks until October.  The association believes it buys valuable extra time

Renault Trucks builds first construction-ready electric vehicle

A French plant hire company is set to take delivery of the first all-electric Renault truck designed for construction use. Following the launch of a

Quietest Easter on the roads in at least eight years predicted

Drivers are planning just 5.6m trips by car to see friends and family this Easter when Covid restrictions allow, the lowest number since the RAC

Two-thirds of UK business cars and vans could be electrified

More than two thirds (70%) of cars and LCVs currently being used commercially in the UK could be replaced by electric models, according to new

Super-deduction presents renewal opportunity for van fleets

The 130% capital allowances super-deduction that comes into effect on April 1 presents a “major renewal opportunity” for van fleets, FleetCheck is forecasting. The fleet

Libertine to develop a renewable-fuelled range extender for electric trucks

Libertine has been awarded a £2.6 million funding package from Innovate UK to develop free piston range extenders for electric trucks. Free piston engines are

New fleet of LNG lorries drives sustainable logistics at Mini

A new fleet of lorries powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) is helping to drive sustainable logistics at MINI Plant Oxford. 18 LNG lorries from

Michael Paulin

Michael Paulin the founder of Wolf IR35 Legal Services and a tax barrister Contributing Posts: The logistics of the new IR35 rules