As temperatures drop and snow begins to fall, a hidden threat emerges for fleet operators: road salt. While vital for road safety, salt is a corrosive agent that can wreak havoc on commercial vehicles, leading to rust, mechanical failure, and costly downtime. Protecting your assets calls for a proactive approach. The best defence begins before the first snowflake. A pre-winter maintenance plan is essential. The undercarriage and chassis are the most vulnerable areas. Inspect

In the forthcoming Autumn Budget to be announced on 26 November, Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to announce a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles (EVs), charging drivers 3p for every mile from 2028. The move aims to recoup revenue lost from fuel duty as drivers move away from petrol and diesel cars. The proposal has sparked debate over its potential impact on EV adoption and fairness for motorists. The proposed levy could have a significant financial and operation

A major step toward cleaner public transportation has been reached: MAN Truck & Bus has signed an agreement with the Paruk Group in South Africa to supply 100 fully electric city buses. This represents MAN’s largest electric bus contract outside Europe and highlights how global markets are increasingly embracing zero-emission mobility. “This project marks a significant move toward making city transport worldwide more environmentally friendly, quieter, and safer. It also under