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Smart meter tech could help electric car owners cut bills
Energy Minister Claire Perry today hailed OVO Energy for its “innovative” electric vehicle (EV) products – enabled by smart meters – which could see millions save…
Highways England statement in response to Genoa bridge collapse
Highways England Chief Highways Engineer Mike Wilson said: “Our deepest sympathies are with everyone involved in the tragic bridge collapse in Genoa, Italy. “We can…
Putting the safety of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians first
Amey is today unveiling its new Front End Loading (FEL) waste collection vehicle which will be operating as part of Amey’s waste collection fleet –…
Fitting AEB as standard could reduce crashes by 2,500 a year
Fitting autonomous emergency braking systems as standard on all commercial vehicles in the UK has the potential to stop almost 2,500 crashes per year. Analysis…
RHA claim Leeds CAZ plans based on flawed data
The Road Haulage Association is accusing Leeds City Council’s clean air plans of lacking credibility. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett is dismayed that the council…
West End ŠKODA announces the roll out of INDICATA
West End ŠKODA has celebrated the opening of its brand-new Stirling showroom by installing the INDICATA real time used vehicle management system across its three…
TruTac makes it easy for operators affected by DfT rule change
On May 20th, 2018 the Department for Transport (DfT) revised the rules regarding vehicle testing exemptions. Consequently, the DfT estimates around 29,500 HGVs be required…
Advisory fuel rate for 100% electric cars to be introduced
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has bowed to campaigning from ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, and will introduce an Advisory Fuel Rate for…
FleetEurope’s vehicle rental business experiences unprecedented growth in 2018
FleetEurope has announced record levels of growth within its corporate vehicle rental division during the first half of this year. The leading independent vehicle management…
FORS moves to ‘demystify’ FORS and CLOCS relationship
‘Demystifying FORS and CLOCS’ workshops were developed in 2017 by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) – a key partner in the FORS…
National Windscreens opens new fitting and calibration centre in York
A new fitting and calibration centre is to be opened by National Windscreens in York as part of the continued investment into its UK national…
Mercedes-Benz paths the way for used van warranty
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Ltd has launched a new Approved Used Van Programme designed to further support customer needs, thanks to an enhanced warranty…
Van VED reform rethink advised to help small businesses
Plans to reform the VAN Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime could hurt small businesses and should be postponed until there is a greater supply of…
UK new car market stable in July
The UK new car market remained stable in July, with year-on-year demand growing by 1.2%, according to the latest figures released today by the Society…
Remote Controlled Trucks Moving From Toy Shelves to the Open Road
Remote controlled vehicles are moving from toy store shelves into full-scale trucks for the freight and logistics industry. Swedish transport company Einride is developing the T-pod, a…
Silvey launches fuel card and management system for van fleets
If you run a commercial fleet of vans then they need to be fuelled. Right? But how do you manage that process? More to the…