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Ghost Plates, Tougher Checks, and Bigger Fines
Why the taxi industry is on alert.
10 hours ago3 min read


Electric HGVs Have a Surprising Problem: There's Not Enough Electricity
For years, the biggest questions surrounding electric lorries have focused on batteries, range and charging times. But one UK haulier has discovered a completely different challenge, and it's not actually the truck that's causing the problem. It's the electricity supply. As more haulage firms explore zero-emission vehicles, Fagan & Whalley has warned that grid capacity could become one of the most significant hurdles facing the electrification of heavy goods transport. The i
1 day ago3 min read


Are Modern Cars Becoming Too Complicated?
New research reveals the best and worst infotainment systems for driver distraction.
2 days ago3 min read


How a 900-Year-Old Treasure Came Back to Britain by Lorry
The remarkable logistics operation that brought the priceless 70-metre artwork to London.
3 days ago3 min read


Bristol Is Back... and It's Bringing a V10 With It
The British marque's new vehicle seems deliberately designed to defy modern trends.
6 days ago3 min read


Just 1% of HGV Drivers Are Women
Can the industry afford to ignore half the workforce?
Sep 103 min read


Tyres, Trust, and Responsibility
Most drivers check their mirrors. Many check their fuel. But when was the last time they checked their tyres? Fresh research has revealed that more than three-quarters of UK drivers believe employers should do more to ensure tyres are safe on vehicles used for work-related journeys. The finding highlights growing awareness of tyre safety and raises an interesting question for businesses: are organisations paying enough attention to the only part of a vehicle that actually tou
Sep 93 min read


The Insurance Catch-22 Keeping Young HGV Drivers Off the Road
What's the real reason for the driver shortage?
Sep 83 min read


London's Robotaxis Have Finally Arrived
But there's still someone behind the wheel.
Sep 73 min read


Buildings Built Backwards
'Robot swarms' could turn construction on its head.
Sep 43 min read


From Forgotten Field to Rolling Legend
The 1928 steam lorry that refused to die.
Sep 33 min read


The Weird New Transport Slang Taking Over the Industry
What are carsplaining, chevrolegs and Fleet FOMO?
Sep 23 min read


Why Two-Thirds of Drivers Dread Taking Their Car in for Repairs
Are garages are doing enough to build trust with customers?
Sep 13 min read


The Incident That Brought the A55 to a Halt
Most motorway closures are caused by accidents, breakdowns or roadworks. This one was different. Police in North Wales were forced to shut part of the A55 after a stolen taxi entered the dual carriageway travelling in the wrong direction, creating a potentially catastrophic situation that unfolded after a cyclist was struck and several parked vehicles were damaged in Holyhead. Thankfully, officers were able to bring the vehicle to a stop before the incident became even more s
Aug 312 min read


The Surrey Road Hazard Catching Drivers Out
What looks like a simple puddle could be hiding a costly problem beneath the surface.
Aug 282 min read


MOT Testing Faces a Major Shake-Up
The DVSA is tightening the rules by requiring photographic evidence during inspections.
Aug 272 min read


The Costly Breakdown Problem Haunting Britain's Truck Fleets
An analysis of warranty claims reveals the faults causing the most problems for Britain's haulage firms.
Aug 262 min read


The Unusual Crime Putting Fleet Operators on Alert
Stolen equipment being used for organised environmental crime.
Aug 252 min read


Why a £3.7 Million Ferrari Ended Up in a Police Pound
A Metropolitan Police enforcement operation has produced an unexpected star.
Aug 242 min read


Nearly Half of Business Drivers Lose Vehicle Time to Pothole Damage
Britain's pothole problem is costing businesses more than repairs.
Aug 212 min read
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