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Vans drove a 17.5% increase in commercial vehicle registrations in February, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders today, although truck numbers are still down as predicted. Light commercial vehicle numbers soared by 28.2%…

Transport engineering and the automotive component supply chain have the benefit of new funding and support for growth. Funding worth £45.5 million for UK suppliers has been secured through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative thanks to a bid from…

A new survey has ranked congestion on UK road as the sixth worst amongst 13 European countries while traffic in London has increased the most sharply. The Traffic Scorecard Report from traffic information provided INRIX shows drivers spend 30 hours…

The seventh annual National Apprenticeship Week is underway to promote the benefits that the vocational training offers to individuals and business. Running from Monday 3 March to Friday 7 March, the week is coordinated by the National Apprenticeship service and…

Fleet managers and vehicle rental operators could benefit from changes on the way for the Driver Vehicle and Licensing Agency. Following a three-month review of its services, the DVLA is now being tasked to shake-up its operations and provide greater…

Tolls for the existing road network will not be put back on the agenda in any secret government plan, Roads Minister Robert Goodwill has assured the Transport Select Committee. Following government’s decision to scrap proposed tolls on the A14 earlier…

Small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) could be set to benefit from better funding as government scrutinises the lending process. The Parliamentary Treasury Committee is investigating how easy it is for SMEs to borrow money, the treatment they receive from…

The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against the UK for ‘persistent air pollution problems’ and could impose fines of £300 million a year until agreed targets are met. The action comes after the UK admitted it would be unable…

Industry and manufacturing are key components for ongoing economic recovery while the UK needs to ‘get to work’ and not rely so heavily on consumers and the City of London for growth. Those are the verdicts of Chancellor George Osborne…

Fuller Tankers has been appointed the sole UK distributor for Van Hool tankers and trailers. The two companies first met at the CV Show in 2013 and now Fuller Tankers is getting ready to represent the brand at the 2014…