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Da Silva Transport starts its journey with the help of Scania’s Used Sales team
Scania’s Used Vehicles sales team has assisted aspiring owner-driver Marcus Da Silva create his own company, Barking-based Da Silva Transport, by sourcing a used vehicle…
Meet Vera, Volvo Trucks’ Electric, Autonomous Truck Concept
Volvo Trucks is developing a new self-driving truck concept that could bridge the divide between the distant autonomous future and the pressing shortage of drivers…
Cartwright Group announces expansion plans in North Lincolnshire
One of the UK’s leading trailer, commercial vehicle body and conversion manufacturers, the Cartwright Group, has announced the acquisition of a 26 acre site in…
£200K In Savings For McCulla Refrigerated Transport
Like the majority of hauliers and fleet companies, McCulla, a leading refrigerated transport specialist, was challenged with managing insurance costs, claims, rising fraud, driver training…
New technology is the coolest way to tackle air pollution
Engines powered by liquid nitrogen could significantly reduce air pollution and are cost effective, a new Leeds City Council backed trial has found. If it…
Why bigger isn’t always better
A new study by Ricardo for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) aims to push the boundaries of knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment, an increasingly…
Fuel duty could increase eight pence per litre to fund NHS spend
Analysis by the AA shows that the Chancellor could be primed to increase fuel duty by eight pence per litre, should he wish to fund…
Fleet Evolution says EVs or hybrids are ideal for the daily commute
Most drivers could cut their fuel costs, tax bills and CO2 emissions by opting for a plug-in hybrid or pure electric car for their daily…
Alliance Transport Technologies enhances services with new West Yorkshire base
Chesterfield-based aftermarket solutions provider, Alliance Transport Technologies (ATT), has expanded its national footprint by setting up new premises in Normanton, Wakefield, in order to enhance…
Gett delivers carbon neutral rides and funds ‘carbon positive’ projects
Gett, the ride hailing company for business and consumer rides, is launching a major new initiative to deliver Carbon Neutral rides in further efforts to…
Mercedes-Benz first to sell cars through Aston Barclay Virtual Auction
Mercedes-Benz has become the first vendor to sell cars through Aston Barclay’s new Virtual Auction, where buyers enjoy the power of an online digital auction…
CLM launches driver app with a difference
CLM Fleet Management has launched a driver app, called Smart Exchange, that gives drivers a choice of how they interact when making a booking for…
Masternaut tackles emissions with new Fleet CO2 Certification Programme
In a bid to reduce CO2 emissions and encourage fleets to improve their efficiency, telematics solutions provider Masternaut has launched a new CO2 certification scheme.…
AA welcomes government EV pledge but warns fleet managers could be left behind
The AA has welcomed a government pledge to invest in the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) industry but warns that fleets will only benefit if…
The changing nature of car purchasing
If I’d said ten years ago that one day you could be buying a car with as little as a single trip to the dealership…
Fleet success helps Lightfoot launch driver rewards technology to the public
Lightfoot, the connected car technology that rewards better driving in fleets, is being launched to the general public for the first time this month. The…