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Prohire’s new Tunbridge Wells workshop op...
Following a six-figure investment in its depot at Tunbridge Wells, leading provider of sustainable commercial vehicle hire and fleet management solutions, Staffordshire-based Prohire, has expanded its operations in the south and into London by unveiling a
New Volvo fleet deployed with Veterans into...
Veterans into Logistics, a charity which specialises in helping former military personnel to re-train for a career in the logistics sector, has replaced its ageing fleet of three HGV driver training vehicles with modern Volvo trucks.
Michelin Fleet Panel pushes for bigger indu...
Members of the Michelin Fleet Panel have called for the industry to accelerate progress towards more sustainable tyres and improve support for fleet managers transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs). The panel, comprising representatives from some of
Nissan accelerates the switch to full elect...
Nissan is charging ahead with its vision for a zero emissions future, with confirmation that all three models made at its UK plant will go 100% electric. Today’s (24/11/2023) announcement means the EV36Zero hub in Sunderland,
Luxor Capital Group looks to acquire Volta ...
In a surprising turn of events, shareholder and lender Luxor Capital Group a New York hedge fund is reportedly exploring the possibility of acquiring Volta Trucks, a renowned player in the electric vehicle (EV) market. This
The UK prepares for cost-effective eHGVs
According to new research from Element Energy, Electric Heavy Goods Vehicles (eHGVs) are poised to become more economical than their diesel counterparts in the coming years. Coupled with recent data from e-mobility service provider ZapMap, which
LeasePlan MD disappointed in government’s...
The Chancellor announced in today’s Autumn Statement a permanent ‘Super Deduction’ with 100% capital allowance available but sorely missed out that cars are exempt from this scheme. Alfonso Martinez, the UK Managing Director of ALD Automotive
The Autumn Statement: Industry leaders asse...
Yesterday’s (22/11/2023) Autumn Statement delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt had some measures that effect the transport, logistics and fleet management industries. The following are some of the opinions expressed by leaders as
Fuel duty freeze and financial forecasts
It wasn’t long ago that reports were emerging about Jeremy Hunt’s alleged plans to raise fuel duty for the first time in more than a decade, an announcement that would have likely been met with ‘pump
Welsh logistic Owens Group impacted by Lock...
In a recent and alarming development, Owens Group, a prominent logistics company based in Wales, has fallen victim to a cyber-attack involving the LockBit ransomware. The attack has raised concerns about the increasing vulnerability of businesses,
