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Lower Thames Crossing – RHA Welcomes £590m Pledge
The RHA has welcomed the Government’s announcement today (Monday 16 June) of £590m for the Lower Thames Crossing. Declan Pang, RHA Director of Public Affairs…
Used LCV Values Remain Stable in May 2025
Demand for light commercial vehicles remained positive during May with values remaining on a par with those seen earlier in the year, according to BCA’s…
Dale Brothers Choose Schmitz Cargobull Again for Proven Value
Telford-based temperature-controlled transport specialist Dale Brothers has freshened up its fleet with three new S.KO COOL semi-trailers from Schmitz Cargobull. The mono-temperature, box-body reefers join…
Be.EV launches Manchester charging oasis
Be.EV, the UK’s fastest-growing public EV charging network, has opened the Manchester Charging Oasis in Failsworth. Be.EV is offering the cheapest charging in the UK…
IMI Ushers in New Era with Graeme Potts as Chair
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has today confirmed the appointment of Graeme Potts, CEO of Eden Automotive and Trustee and Chair of the…
One in Six Drivers Skipping MOT Warnings Face Breakdowns
One-in-six drivers (17%) who didn’t act on advisory notices following an MOT in the last 12 months – an estimated 6m people – went on…
Crouch Recovery Expands Fleet with 120T Renault C-Range
Crouch Recovery, one of the UK’s leading vehicle recovery specialists, has taken delivery of their first Renault Trucks C Range 8X4 with an operating capacity…
Hydrogen Engines Rise as Heavy-Duty Decarbonisation Solution
The benefits and suitability of hydrogen internal combustion engines (ICE) is the focus of a new report launched today. It takes a closer look at…
EV Sales Soar 20%, But Drivers Cling to Old Cars
New zero emissions vehicles taking to UK roads have jumped by a fifth compared to the previous year. But people with older cars continue to…
Asda invests £1.3m to expand electric home delivery fleet
Asda has announced it will more than double its electric grocery home shopping fleet, taking its fleet to 194 vehicles as the retailer continues to…
Widespread use of autonomous trucks expected by 2050
A recent survey by Tech.co, a logistic tech site, revealed 65% of U.S. freight professionals expect widespread use of self-driving trucks by 2050. Plans to…
Motorway Misery: Potholes, Lane Hogging & Confusing Signs – AA
From rampant dangerous driving behaviours to misleading signage and deteriorating road conditions, a new AA survey* of over 14,000 drivers paints a stark picture of…
Road Transport Expo 2025: Fully Booked and Ready to Roll!
The countdown is on—Road Transport Expo (RTX) 2025 is set to be the must-attend event for professionals in the road haulage and commercial vehicle sector.…
First Farizon dealers spark start of nationwide network openings
Jameel Motors UK, the distributor of the born-electric Farizon SV large van in the UK, has shared plans for a flagship Farizon retail site in…
Bridgestone Debuts Fleet Analytics at Road Transport Expo
Bridgestone is promising to generate even greater savings for commercial fleets through a groundbreaking new analytics and advisory solution, which will be exclusively revealed at…
Half of UK drivers may switch to EVs with June 13th VAT cut
New research by EV charging company GRIDSERVE reveals that 49% of non-EV drivers would switch to electric vehicles sooner if public VAT charging rates matched…