All Motor Transport articles in 2023 – Page 5
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EU proposes three year delay to Brexit tariffs on electric vehicle exports
The European Commission is proposing a three-year delay to the implemetation of its post-Brexit 10% electric vehicle tariffs, throwing a lifeline to EV and battery manufacturers and those employed in the UK in these sectors.
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COP28: UK government announces £70m motorway charging point pilot
A £70m pilot scheme, launched today (6 December) at COP28, aims to power up motorway service areas to pave the way for ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargepoints.
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Global telematics conference puts focus on net-zero transition
Telematics and IoT software platform Wialon has launched its annual global conference in Vilnius, Lithuania.
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Zero Emissions Vehicle mandate gets green light from Parliament
The Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) mandate requiring UK car and van manufacturers to produce an escalating minimum quota of electric vehicles over the coming years, will come into force in the New Year, after securing Parliamentary support.
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Knowles subsidiary Masters boosts fleet with £1m investment
Warehousing and distribution specialist Masters, which was acquired last year by Knowles Logistics, is set to start the New Year with a bang with a £1m investment into the business as it gears up for growth.
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Allstar expands Alphabet partnership with added EV payment solutions
Allstar has expanded its 15 year partnership with leasing and business mobility expert Alphabet (GB) to offer its customers on-the-road and home charging payment solutions.
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TIP Group upgrades Wickes fleet and helps bolster its truck safety campaign
DIY retailer Wickes is renewing its fleet with 74 DAF trucks and 38 DAF curtainsider trailers supplied by TIP Group.
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Demand for new diesel vans grows as EV registrations slow, SMMT reveals
Britain’s van market has grown for the eleventh month but electric van sales have fallen, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to call for government action to help boost EV registrations.
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WJ Capper Transport appoints administrators
Shropshire-based WJ Capper Transport has called in the administrators, just weeks after agreeing a Companies Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) with creditors.
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Rapid growth sees Bullet Express boost fleet with 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance
Bullet Express has secured another 35 trucks and trailers from Asset Alliance Group as the business continues to expand.
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Asset Alliance supplies five DAF XF trucks to Eden Farm Hulleys
Ice cream and frozen food specialist Eden Farm Hulleys has taken delivery of five New Generation DAF XF 480 tractor units and one Chereau refrigerated semi-trailer from Asset Alliance Group.
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MAN Truck & Bus UK teams up with Alzheimer’s Society to deliver Christmas cheer
MAN Truck & Bus UK has taken to the road to deliver 12 days of Christmas cheer with charity partner Alzheimer’s Society.
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Warwickshire Police target drink and drug drivers during Christmas period
Drink and drug drivers are being targeted by police officers on roads across Warwickshire in the run up to Christmas and into the New Year in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured every year on the county’s roads.
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Palletways UK welcomes new head of HR
Palletways has appointed Michaela Pound as head of HR for its Palletways business with a brief to lead the human resources team, overseeing 680 staff members across seven owned depots in London, Lichfield, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Cardiff, Livingston and Edinburgh..
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Asset Alliance boosts northern presence with new Manchester depot
Commercial vehicle specialist Asset Alliance Group has opened a new site at Trafford Park in Manchester, in a move aimed at strengthening customer relationships in the North of England and driving new business opportunities.
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Volta Trucks bought out of administration by Luxor Capital Group
Volta Volta Trucks has been bought out of administration by New York-based hedge fund Luxor Capital Group for an undisclosed sum, in a move which has been hailed as safeguarding the future of the electric truck start up.
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New Motor Transport website goes live
Motor Transport is delighted to announce the launch of a brand new website featuring a range of enhancements to improve your experience.
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Call for nominations for the 2024 everywoman Transport and Logistics Awards
The 2024 everywoman Transport & Logistics Awards, which aim to inspire more women to build careers in the industry, are now open until the 29 January next year..
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£293m bid to buy DX Group gets blessing of former CEO and Gatemore Capital
A £293m offer to buy DX Group by HIG European Capital has been given the thumbs up by the delivery group’s largest shareholder Gatemore Capital Management and former chief executive Lloyd Dunn, who also holds a substantial stake in the company, making the group’s sale all the more likely. DX ...
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Inflation-busting pay deal agreed at Brake Brothers
HGV drivers and warehouse workers at Brake Brothers in Motherwell have secured enhanced pay packages worth over £6,000, according to the Unite union.