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DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual for 2026

DVSA Updates HGV and PSV Inspection Manual ...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has released updated versions of the Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) Inspection Manuals that

Government cuts red tape to make it easier to switch to EVs with Electric Car Grant but what about the Electric Fleet, Electric Car Grant to boost the move to Net Zero and mileage rates and boosts Electric Car Grant but introduces pence-per-mile charging to support EV transition

Advancing the UK’s EV transition in 2026

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

As 2026 gets underway, the UK’s shift toward electrifying transport remains crucial for achieving net‑zero goals. While the uptake of electric vehicles in 2025 has

No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper load management

No longer optional for EV Fleets: proper lo...

Feb 20, 2026No Comments

One of the most common mistakes fleets make when electrifying is treating EV charging as a hardware problem. Buy chargers, install them, plug vehicles in,

Stronger HGV Visibility Standards Boost Road Safety and CO2 emissions and HGV Registrations

HGV registrations dip in 2025 as ZEV uptake...

Feb 18, 2026No Comments

New HGV registrations declined by -10.0% in 2025 with 40,504 new trucks joining UK roads, according to the latest data published by the Society of

CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain & Transport event

CILT(UK) launches Women in Supply Chain �...

Feb 17, 2026No Comments

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport UK (CILT UK) is proud to announce its Women in Supply Chain & Transport event, taking place on

Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter in just 12 months

Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last ye...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to protect supply chains

Calls for EU to suspend 90/180 rule to prot...

Feb 16, 2026No Comments

Leading UK transport and logistics organisations have united to call on the European Commission to delay full enforcement of new biometric border controls under the

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Parliamentary Reception

Driver welfare takes centre stage at RHA Pa...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

The RHA’s (Road Haulage Association) Parliamentary Reception (Tuesday 10 February) brought together parliamentarians, industry leaders and stakeholders to promote driver welfare and facilities across the

How AI is driving the future of automotive innovation

How AI is driving the future of automotive ...

Feb 13, 2026No Comments

20 years ago, a Sat-Nav and Bluetooth connectivity might have made the most stalwart of autophiles raise an eyebrow – but two decades on these

Green NCAP names top category winners

Green NCAP names top category winners

Feb 12, 2026No Comments

Choosing a new car and comparing its environmental impact with other models can be a challenge for car buyers, but with the right steps and