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Merseyside Police roll out roadside evidential drink-drive testing
Merseyside Police has become the first force in the country to use evidential roadside alcohol-testing technology, aiming to catch and deter drink-drivers returning from holiday.…
AION in DHL parts logistics partnership
AION has strengthened its UK launch and aftersales operation by appointing DHL Supply Chain to manage parts logistics as the first AION V electric SUVs…
Euro 7 could accelerate UK van fleets’ shift to electric
New Euro 7 emissions rules could add further pressure on UK fleet operators to review their vehicle replacement strategies, with higher compliance requirements potentially making…
HGV registrations fall 14.7% as fleet replacement slows
UK HGV registrations fell by 14.7% in the second quarter of 2026 as fleet operators slowed vehicle replacement programmes amid continued economic pressures, according to…
Scammers selling bogus HPI checks must be stopped
The company behind the original HPI Check has called on regulators to take action against a growing number of vehicle history websites it claims are…
One-tonne payload for the Izusu D-Max EV
The new Isuzu D-Max Electric Vehicle (EV) has showcased its capabilities to fleet operators and sustainability professionals at VoltWorx26, an event jointly organised by Isuzu…
The hidden cost to fleets of undocumented vehicle damage
Most fleet operators have to take care of their scheduled maintenance expenses. Servicing intervals, tyre replacement cycles, MOT preparation- these are budgeted, tracked, and managed.…
BCA opens new Battery Repair Centre at Doncaster site
BCA has strengthened its electric vehicle remarketing capabilities with the launch of a dedicated Battery Repair Centre at its Doncaster site, becoming the first facility…
UK haulage firm closures top 1,300 in three years
More than 1,300 UK haulage businesses have disappeared over the past three years, prompting fresh concerns about freight capacity, HGV driver shortages and the resilience…
SP Training invests in new Renault Trucks T 380
Driver training specialist SP Training has strengthened its fleet with the addition of a new Renault Trucks T 380 box truck, ensuring trainee HGV drivers…
RHA Truck Cartel Legal Action: CAT sets October 2026 hearing
The Road Haulage Association (RHA)’s long-running Truck Cartel Legal Action has reached another significant milestone, with the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) scheduling a case management…
Allego commits €100m to turbocharge UK EV network
Electric vehicle charge point operator Allego has announced plans to invest €100 million in expanding its UK charging network by 2030, reinforcing confidence in the…
Van market grows 22% with record electric LCV registrations
The new van market enjoyed another strong month in July, with registrations rising 22.0% year-on-year to 28,578 units, according to the latest figures from the…
Hauliers turn to technology as diesel theft risks increase
Rising fuel costs and increased diesel theft incidents are driving growing concern across the road transport sector, with hauliers increasingly looking to technology solutions to…
UK new car registrations rose 11.7% in July
Britain’s new car market recorded its eighth consecutive month of growth in July, with car registrations rising by 11.7% to 156,571 units, according to the…
MAN hydrogen truck trials enter final phase in Bayernflotte Project
Road testing of hydrogen-powered trucks has entered a significant new phase as MAN Truck & Bus begins real-world logistics operations under the Bayernflotte research project.…