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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