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Called Operation Tramline, officers from 35 police forces have used the plain white National Highways HGVs since the initiative was first launched in 2015.

It has re-launched its digital fuel card, FuelTapp, to mitigate fuel fraud and reduce the time it takes for drivers to get an account set up.

UK Vehicle Data has re-launched as Vehicle Data Global to reflect its expansion and enhanced global vehicle data capabilities.

It is conducting the trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year.

Vertas has reduced its carbon emissions by more than half and saved £318,000, after employing telematics from Trakm8 on its fleet.

Mixed reaction from industry to ZEV mandate changes announced by the Government.

The Silvertown tunnel has been opened with new charges applying to drivers using the new Thames crossing and the Blackwall Tunnel.

Research was based on 8,300 battery health certificates for used EVs from 30 different brands sold by Arval.

The UK's motor finance industry must wait until the summer to hear whether the Supreme Court will overturn a decision that could cost them billions of pounds.

Jaguar Land Rover has ‘paused’ shipments to the US, as it considers how to address “the new trading terms” of tariffs on UK automotive.

They are part of a raft of changes to the zero emission vehicle mandate, following a consultation launched last year.

The boss of Kwik Fit says that he expects the increase in employer’s national insurance to impact prices and hiring.

Registrations of new pick-ups increased by a massive 40.6% in March, as canny fleets adopted vehicles ahead of new company car tax rules taking effect.

Tarmac aims to accelerate the construction sector’s shift to zero emission vehicles with the launch of its eMixer Discovery Programme. 

Pretium has launched a new four-year framework, offering a full mobility solution for vehicle hire, maintenance and fleet management services. 

Overall, the new car market rose by 12.4% year-on-year, with 357,103 units registered, according new figures from the SMMT.

An action plan is vital, experts urge, with almost 60% of conference delegates attacked within the past two years.

Charging hubs – defined as six or more rapid or ultra-rapid devices at a single location – show the highest growth on the UK’s public charging network.

Academics also suggest policymakers could increase taxes for heavier cars and that local authorities could adjust parking policies to charge higher fees.

When will hydrogen cars become viable for fleets? Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions, cuts through the jargon to answer the question.

The latest electric fleet news, including charge point operators unite to create Europe's ‘largest’ public charging network.

Open letter calling for urgent measures has been signed by more than 25 organisations, including fleets, rental firms, leasing companies and trade bodies.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Schmitz Cargobull targets growth in UK and Ireland, and Whistl Fuel Carbon Calculator to be used by HMRC

The broker has delivered more than 1,000 used EVs through its salary sacrifice scheme for second-hand cars, Reloved.

Vauxhall has improved the driving range of the Corsa Electric and introduced a new vehicle-to-load function.

Petrol and diesel prices fall for the first time in six months, but any respite may be short-lived with wholesale costs increasing, says the RAC.

Skoda has confirmed a sporty vRS version of its Elroq compact SUV will launch this summer.

Renault has updated the Austral mid-size SUV with styling, drivetrain and interior improvements.

The UK’s automotive trade body has described the imposition of tariffs on US imports as “deeply disappointing”.

The pair have joined eFreight 2030, part of the UK Government’s Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator Programme.