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UK bus market hits 17-year high – SMMT

The UK bus market grew 10.4% last year to reach 9,259 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. That made it the best performance in sales of […]

Heavy goods vehicle sales down 10%

New heavy goods vehicle sales fell by 10% last year, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). It found that 40,504 new trucks joined UK roads in […]

ICE ban in Europe appears to be a movable feast

The European Union (EU27) had a long-held belief that pure electric drive vehicles (BEV) would replace all internal combustion engine-powered vehicles, starting with banning sales of pure mechanical drive powertrains […]

Dean Gawthrope ARC joins Fix Auto UK network

Pontefract-based of Dean Gawthrope ARC has joined the Fix Auto UK network and will now operate as Fix Auto Pontefract. Owner Dean Gawthrope nearly joined the network in 2018 but […]

Fleet operators set for annual savings of £203m

Preventative maintenance of vehicles could save fleet operators an estimated £203m a year, according to new research. Logistics UK carries out thousands of inspections each year of HGVs, LCVs, and […]

Alltruck unveils first all-electric truck

Commercial vehicle contract hire specialist Alltruck has introduced its first all-electric truck to the leasing sector. Supported by a network of approved repairers throughout the UK, Alltruck operates depots in […]

Risks of driving tired surge in summer months

New data from National Highways has revealed that the risks of driving tired  increase in summer, with fatigue-related driving deaths and serious injuries up by 59% in warmer months. Its […]