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Essex Highways has introduced new tipper trucks, gritters and electric vans, to its fleet as part of a refresh.

Drivers of diesel vehicles are paying 20p per litre more for diesel than petrol, despite a wholesale cost difference of just 6p.

Sheffield’s clean air zone (CAZ) will start charging non-compliant vehicles to enter the city from today (Monday, February 27).

The vast majority of UK drivers travel fewer than 15,000 miles per year by car, according to new analysis of MOT test data.

Competition in the car market thanks to Chinese manufacturers could drive down the prices of battery electric vehicles (BEVs).

National Highways is "urgently investigating" a two-hour software failure which affected large parts of the smart motorway network on Wednesday (February 22).

The number of multi-modal trips – using e-scooters, e-bikes, e-mopeds and car-sharing – grew 221% in the past year, new research suggests.

Combined battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid electric vehicle volumes were up 49.9% to 28,329 units, according to new figures from the SMMT.

Ian Evans discusses the increasing necessity to maximise recoveries when a fleet vehicle is involved in an accident – helping to combat ever-increasing costs.

Gofor Finance is dropping ‘finance’ from its name to better reflect the end-to-end fleet management service that Gofor provides.

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has opened two new branches in the south-east of England as it continues its strategic growth in key areas of the country.

DPD UK has completed the acquisition of last-mile delivery company Absolutely for an undisclosed sum.

The Chancellor is being urged to introduce new tax relief for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) renting and leasing vehicles, ahead of the Budget.

The European new car market registered a total of 907,000 units in January, representing an 11% increase when compared with the same month last year.

Electric eehicles (EVs), on average, cost £103 to service, significantly cheaper than petrol or diesel models, new data suggests.

BMW has expanded the line-up for its i4 electric car, with a new entry-level eDrive35 variant.

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers have outlined what amenities they would like access to when charging their plug-in car away from their home.

Hyliko will use Toyota fuel cells to power its new range of hydrogen fuelled trucks.

Andrew Kelly, managing director at Contel, reveals the options to delay a mass swap of hardware from 3G mobile networks, in favour of a more staged migration.

Volkswagen Group is expanding its in-house capability in order to produce an entire electric drive system for future cars and vans.

Cummins has started testing its new ePowertrain at Millbrook Proving Ground, which is suitable for powering trucks and buses.

Fleet operators believe certain key commercial vehicles may require exemptions from the from the internal combustion engine (ICE) production deadlines.

The award recognises inspirational female leaders in the automotive industry and is held in association with Fleet News and sister title AM.

Local authorities are being urged to ensure new charge points are suitable for electric vans after the Government pledged new funding for councils.

FORS has become a strategic partner with CLOCS and will strengthen its collaboration with the organisation.

Used light commercial vehicle (LCV) prices rose by 11% in January to £8,210 as the market bounced back in 2023, Aston Barclay has reported.

Knauf’s haulage partner Nicholls has made the move to full 100% renewable fuel across its fleet of liquified natural gas (LNG) trucks.

Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) has switched to Licence Check’s Davis compliance platform.