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Rolec Provide Over 1,000 EV Charging Points For KIA UK
Rolec EV has confirmed that it has recently manufactured and supplied over 1,000 electric vehicle charging points for KIA Motors UK’s Head Office, dealership network…
Volvo puts UK customers first with new Test Drive+ service
Volvo Car UK is redefining the new car test drive as an authentically premium service with the introduction of its new Test Drive+ programme across…
UK lags behind Europe on electric vehicle home charging speeds
Delta-ee, the specialist new energy research and consulting company, has conducted customer research which sheds light on the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in the…
Nearly 1.5 million moving traffic penalties issued in 2017-18 – 30% increase from previous year
There are a range of ‘moving traffic’ contraventions, which include: using a route restricted to certain type of vehicles (e.g. bus lanes), performing a prohibited…
Over £20 million to support electric vehicles across Scotland
The Scottish Government has confirmed funding of £20.6 million to support the uptake of electric vehicles through the Switched on Towns and Cities Challenge Fund…
Electric cars: New vehicles to emit noise to aid safety
From today (July 1, 2019), any electric vehicle with four or more wheels that wants to be approved for road use in the European Union…
Dometic enters last-mile-delivery business
With the announcement of the Dometic Frigo DC, Dometic enters the growing market for mobile deliveries. By leveraging its leading cooling technology for mobile Food…
Electric roadworks vehicle trial announcement
Two fully electric powered roadworks vehicles are being trialled by Highways England for the first time. One of the vehicles is being used across the…
Evaluation of the HGV speed limit change
In 2015, the maximum speed limit was raised for HGVs over 7.5 tonnes by 10mph. This means that trucks and lorries can travel at 50mph…
Fleet Alliance breaks billion pound barrier with increased 37,000 vehicle fleet
Fleet Alliance Group, the award-winning Glasgow based vehicle leasing company, now manages a fleet valued at £1billion following a surge in its managed fleet to…
Latest BiK statistics show continued decline in company cars
The BVRLA believes that the HMRC’s latest Benefit in Kind statistics reinforces the need for government to support the company car market by taking action…
Licence Bureau warns businesses to ‘tow the line’ to remain compliant
Licence Bureau has issued a warning to businesses to ensure they have a thorough understanding of the legalities related to towing loads following recent reported…
Masternaut launches real-time activity tracking
Leading telematics supplier Masternaut is enhancing its support for fleet operators by adding real-time job tracking, based on live vehicle data. Masternaut On Time is…
Schmitz Cargobull’s smart trailer telematics secures new curtainsider order with Kelly International
Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability.…
Boughey Distribution invests in trailer telematics for entire fleet
Boughey Distribution, part of NWF Group, is rolling out Michelin’s EffiTrailer telematics system across all 236 trailers in its fleet. The move follows a trial…
Ford expands EV Line-up in Europe while announcing job cuts
Ford is expanding its electric vehicle line-up in Europe, introducing at least three new nameplates in the next five years, including the all-new Mustang-inspired fully…