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Future-focused Risk Management strategies to Implement in 2026
Fleet risk is evolving quickly. By 2026, you’ll face more digital vulnerabilities, complex supply chains and increasingly sophisticated criminal activity targeting commercial vehicles. Traditional approaches…
Two Unimog vehicles join specialist vehicle fleet
The Environment Agency has taken delivery of two Mercedes-Benz Unimog vehicles to support its nationwide incident response role. The vehicles will be used when rapid…
Government accepts in full Windsor Framework review recomendations
The UK Government has accepted in full the recommendations of the Independent Review of the Windsor Framework, led by the Rt Hon Lord Murphy of…
Octopus EV to absorb new EV road tax for existing lease customers
Octopus Electric Vehicles (‘Octopus EV’) has announced it will cover the new pay-per-mile tax for all existing customers – meaning no extra charges for drivers…
HyHaul Mobility has closed its Zehid HyHaul project
HyHaul Mobility has ended its Zehid HyHaul project, scrapping plans for a £14m hydrogen HGV corridor along the UK’s M4 after failing to secure sufficient…
UK opportunity as the EU weakens on emission targets
The European Commission’s decision to weaken its 2035 target for zero-emission car and van sales has prompted concern across Europe’s e-mobility sector, with industry leaders…
EU backtracks on 2035 zero-emission car target
The European Commission has moved to dilute the bloc’s long-standing pledge that all new cars and vans sold from 2035 must be zero-emission, instead setting…
How HVO helps fleets cut emissions now
As fleet operators develop long-term plans to adopt electric vehicles, many are also turning to Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) to reduce emissions from their existing…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks adds VEV to TruckCharge service
Mercedes-Benz Trucks has strengthened its free TruckCharge consultancy service by appointing VEV as a new strategic partner, supporting customers as they transition towards more sustainable…
RHA backs 50mph HGV speed limit on Scottish roads
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has welcomed a Scottish Government announcement that the HGV speed limit for on Scotland’s trunk roads is to be increased…
TPS accelerates EV adoption in VW Group parts delivery fleet
TPS, the parts business of Volkswagen Group UK, has taken further steps to electrify its delivery fleet, doubling the volume of electric vehicles on its…
Zapgo joins Paua network to expand rapid charging for fleets
Zapgo, one of the UK’s fastest-growing rapid charging networks, is pleased to announce its partnership with Paua, the UK’s leading aggregator of EV charging for…
DCS Group and XPO Logistics drive forward strategic partnership
DCS Group, a leading distributor and manufacturer of household, health and beauty, and grocery brands in the UK and XPO Logistics, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable end-to-end supply chain solutions…
Arnold Clark partners with new franchise Geely
Arnold Clark is delighted to announce its partnership with a new franchise, Geely – making it the 35th manufacturer available at the company. Chinese car…
Congestion Charge hike to net TfL extra £40m in 2026
Drivers in London could be hit with an extra £40 million in Congestion Charge fees when the daily charge increases from £15 to £18 from…
Startin Group opens new Fleet Hub
Startin Group opens new Fleet Hub in Redditch to strengthen national fleet capability. Startin Group has opened a dedicated Fleet Hub in Redditch as the…