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Planning and Infrastructure Bill Introduced to Parliament
On 11 March 2025, the UK government introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to Parliament, aiming to address the nation’s housing crisis and accelerate the…
London’s air quality improves following ULEZ expansion
The expansion of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) has led to notable enhancements in the city’s air quality. This initiative, designed to reduce vehicular…
Ford Trucks and Iveco to design new HGV cab
Ford Trucks, the heavy commercial brand of Ford Otosan, and IVECO, the brand of Iveco Group N.V. (EXM: IVG) that designs, manufactures and markets light,…
The transport industry is running on half power
The UK’s economic stagnation has long been blamed on financial uncertainty, outdated infrastructure, or even remote working. But new independent research from Cognassist, based on a…
Michelin Tyre Policy Pays Off for David Bratt & Sons
Cheadle Hulme-based haulier David Bratt & Sons has drastically reduced downtime across its fleet of commercial vehicles since switching to an exclusive Michelin tyre policy.…
Why the first six weeks matter for driving value in HGV rentals
The start of a vehicle contract is a key period. Operators need to ensure their rental contracts do what the business needs from day one.…
Roadchef expands Tibshelf Northbound HGV Services
Roadchef has announced a major expansion of its HGV parking facilities at Tibshelf Northbound services, situated on the M1. This investment, jointly funded with National…
New IVECO S-Way CNG leads the fight against CO2 with 6×2 option
The new IVECO S-Way Natural Gas CNG boosts its impressive capabilities further with a new 6×2 option, enabling operators to dramatically reduce fleet emissions and…
Rising RFLs and falling RVs create ‘perfect storm’ for fleets
Fleets are having to rethink their replacement cycles and the make-up of their fleets in the light of impending rises in the Road Fund Licence…
Danny Glynn
Managing director of Enterprise Flex-E-Rent Contributing Posts: Six considerations when deploying HGV fleets in urban areas Communication and planning are key to minimising VOR times…
More needs to be done to make EVs accessible for everyone
More needs to be done to ramp up EV adoption, according to a new AA study launched today (10).* The Government’s ban on the sale of…
75 years of the VW Bus
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles is celebrating 75 years of the VW Bus. It is the commercial vehicle with the longest production run in Europe. On 8…
Priorities for Progress outlined at BVRLA Annual Dinner
Helping the sector deliver decarbonisation, responding to regulatory scrutiny, and preparing for further change were the three priorities presented to the sector as part of…
Government allocates a further £120 million to Plug-in Van grant
In a move to promote sustainable transportation, the government has earmarked £120 million to support the transition to zero-emission vehicles, with a significant focus on…
Vantastec helps bolster Fareshare Cymru’s fleet
Vantastec has supplied three state-of-the-art temperature-controlled vehicles to the South Wales branch of the renowned food charity, Fareshare. The delivery included two long-wheelbase VW Crafter…
Strong start to year for LTS Global Solutions
Coleshill based LTS Global Solutions has kicked off 2025 on a high note, embracing a new ethos of simply getting on with the job. It…