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TIP doubles up with its first appearance at TCSD 2019
Leading trailer rental company TIP Trailer Services is making its first ever appearance at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution (TCS&D) Show at the East…
DPD appoints Rolec to roll out new national EV charging network
Rolec EV, one of the UK’s leading EV charge point manufacturers, has confirmed it has been appointed by DPD to design and provide a Smart…
Essex course to help older drivers stay on the road
Authorities in Essex have launched a new older driver course designed to increase confidence behind the wheel. Devised by the Safer Essex Roads Partnership (SERP),…
New requirements for electric chargepoints as country moves towards net zero
Roads Minister Michael Ellis has today announced that all government-funded home chargepoints installed in the future must be ‘smart’. From 1 July, all chargepoints backed…
Sustained drop in UK automotive sector output highlights need for collaborative solutions
Today sees the release of the new NatWest UK Automotive PMI® report. The survey, produced in partnership between NatWest and IHS Markit, is based on…
Kent CC & Compaid take delivery of first Renault Trucks Master Z.E.
In partnership with Renault Trucks, Kent County Council (Kent CC) is introducing its first electric minibus, a Renault Trucks Master Z.E. The vehicle will provide…
Hyundai Tucson makes it three consecutive months as UK’s fastest selling used car
The Hyundai Tucson petrol SUV and Vauxhall Crossland X were the joint fastest selling used vehicles across the UK in May 2019 according to data…
FTA welcomes Leeds and Birmingham CAZ delays
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has reacted to yesterday’s statement by Leeds and Birmingham Councils, that they are delaying the start of their Clean Air…
Goodyear enhances its winter line-up with new UltraGrip range
Goodyear gives its award-winning winter tyre line-up, the UltraGrip range, a complete upgrade. High-performance vehicles, smaller city cars and commercial vehicles sporting the UltraGrip Performance+,…
Spark partners with BP to prove pioneering UK electric vehicle technology
Spark EV Technology today announced a successful collaboration with BP that provided real-world trials which validated its advanced range prediction system for electric vehicles (EVs).…
From sky to scoop: Nissan unveils zero-emission ice cream van
Nissan partnered with Mackie’s of Scotland, an ice cream producer powering its family-owned dairy farm by renewable wind and solar energy. The project demonstrates how…
Birmingham and Leeds Clean Air Zones to be ‘significantly’ postponed
The proposed Clean Air Zones (CAZs) in Birmingham and Leeds will be ‘significantly’ postponed, with the councils blaming the government for not delivering digital vehicle…
r2c Online accelerates productivity for Middleton Car & Commercial
Middleton Car & Commercial has increased technician productivity by over 15 hours a week, among other profitable benefits since joining r2c Online’s connected compliance and…
How to improve fleet driver safety
In any company, the safety and wellbeing of employees is a top priority. After all, a happy and healthy workforce is more likely to be…
Mini marks double celebration with unique Italian Job charity screening
Last night, at its home in Oxford, MINI gathered the cars and the stars of The Italian Job for a unique double celebration and charity…
Michelin unveil revolutionary new airless tyres
Flat tyres could soon become a thing of the past after a key player unveiled its latest innovation – a completely airless tyre. The Unique…