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The Conservative Party’s decision to scrap the planned phase-out of new diesel HGVs represents a significant reversal of a policy it introduced when it was in government – and raises fresh questions over the future direction of UK road freight decarbonisation. Announced on 19 August, the Conservatives said they would abandon the planned end-of-sale dates…
BMW is reviewing its model line-up as chief executive Milan Nedeljković looks to reduce complexity, improve profitability and ensure the company’s future products are aligned with the Neue Klasse architecture. The move puts some of BMW’s more niche and low-volume models under the spotlight, including the BMW XM, 8 Series and potentially body styles such…
The reduction in vehicle theft reported in the latest figures is undoubtedly positive. Around 55,000 vehicles were stolen across the UK last year, an 11% fall on the previous year and a welcome change after several years of rising theft levels. But for fleet operators, the headline figures only tell part of the story. For…
The National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF) has finally given freight and logistics a policy of its own, and for an industry that has spent years fighting to be seen in the planning system, this marks a genuine turning point. Published on 17 August 2026, the revised framework introduces policy E3, requiring freight and logistics developments…
Electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs) can already match, and in some cases outperform, diesel trucks on local wholesale delivery routes, according to a new case study from the Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA), Renault Trucks and specialist contract hire provider Vertellus. The findings suggest that up to 95% of short and regional journeys could be completed…
Zenobē is strengthening its partnership with the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) as the region prepares to bring bus services under public ownership and control. As part of the transition, Zenobē’s existing electric bus charging and vehicle availability contracts will transfer to West Midlands Bus Company, which WMCA intends to acquire in full during the…
Volvo Trucks has unveiled a special 100-Year Edition of its FH, FH16, FH Aero and FH16 Aero tractor units ahead of the Volvo Group’s centenary celebrations in 2027. Designed to celebrate a century of innovation while highlighting the company’s Swedish heritage, the Volvo 100-Year Edition combines distinctive exterior styling with an upgraded interior focused on…
The prospect of raising the UK motorway speed limit from 70mph to 80mph has exposed a clear generational divide, with older drivers significantly more likely to oppose an increase. An in-depth survey of more than 2,000 people commissioned by DrivingExperience.com found that 54% of respondents would prefer to retain the current 70mph motorway speed limit,…
The UK’s ZEV mandate requires 24% of new van sales to be zero-emission in 2026, rising towards 70% by 2030. As fleet operators face increasing pressure to accelerate electrification, new analysis suggests that choosing the right routes may be more important than simply deciding how many electric vans to deploy. Simon Ridley, Managing Director at…
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