Britain’s ability to compete as an electric vehicle (EV) production leader is at risk unless the Government responds to increasingly fierce international competition from abroad.

Volta Trucks has been granted European Whole Vehicle Type Approval for its 16-tonne all-electric Volta Zero vehicle.

Ford has expanded the Puma line-up with a new ST Powershift version that uses a mild-hybrid 1.0-litre engine.

Non-working headlights, indicators and reflectors accounted for just over a quarter of MOT failures, data from the DVSA suggests.

He will lead the strategy, sales and marketing of the Stellantis LCV portfolio across the Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën and Fiat brands.

A training academy for LCV and HGV technicians has been opened by Rivus following formal approval by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI).

A hybrid car club trial has been launched in Sittingbourne by Swale Borough Council in partnership with Hiyacar.

Katrina McDonnell, head of energy transitions solutions at Certas reveals how can fleet managers achieve environmental gains without sacrificing productivity.

The Government has announced delays to some major road building projects, including the Lower Thames Crossing, in an effort to control costs.

Seb Goldin, chief executive officer at Red Corporate Driver Training, says that there's a huge gulf in knowledge about ADAS systems, which needs to change.

Testing of a dozen electric vehicles (EVs) in identical wintry conditions has revealed real-world ranges of up to a third less than official figures suggest.

Logistics UK is calling on the Government to develop a long-term plan for using low carbon fuels (LCFs).

InstaVolt has switched on its 1,000th charger, part of the expansion of the Stroud Park charging hub on the M40 near Banbury, Oxfordshire.

Fleets can now benefit from a discount on the Tevva 7.5t battery-electric truck after it became eligible for the plug-in truck grant.

A new approach to electrified powertrain development, which aims to cut production and development costs by almost a third, has been unveiled by Nissan.

Margaret Speirs of Arnold Clark was recognised for her commitment to the BVRLA and its activities at its annual dinner, last week.

Sara Sloman, chief strategy officer at electric vehicle (EV) fintech business Paythru, has been announced as Barbara Cox Woman of the Year 2023.

A new study suggests that electric vehicles (EVs) could be the largest contributor to flexible capacity in the electricity grid.

Carparison says initiative will help female customers feel more comfortable when doing business with the automotive industry.

More than half of motorists (58%), surveyed by Startline Motor Finance, want to see a cut in fuel duty on petrol and diesel.

A new training course, launched by AFP, is aiming to give women working in the fleet industry the confidence to have their voices heard.

Sharon Kindleysides, chief executive at CILT, talks about why equality and diversity in logistics and transport is a case of visibility.

Company car drivers will benefit from personalised handovers as part of the changes.

Lightfoot has helped the East of England Co-op achieve a reduction in fuel use, emissions and vehicle idling across its fleet of 104 vehicles.

Healthcare company, Abbott Laboratories is on target to transition its 475-strong UK car fleet to all-electric vehicles (EV) during 2023.

A new £15.2m trial of of self-driving vehicle technology will take place in Coventry and Targa Telematics acquires Viasat Group.

Ministers claim the changes are necessary because today’s vehicles are built better and are more resilient to wear and tear.

Epyx will manage the SMR of more that five million fleet vehicles following the acquisition of Business Gateway AG, by Fleetcor.

New van registrations were 8.5% up in February, delivering the month's best performance since 1998.

Hyundai has revealed the second-generation Kona compact SUV, which will go on sale in 2023.