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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…

Around 1,000 road users a day have been paying up to £8 extra for non-existent ‘additional services’ on unofficial congestion charge websites.  Transport for London (TfL) has provided further guidance to enable Google to implement its advertising policy in this…

News from the Institute of the Motor Industry: Now in its seventh year, National Apprenticeship Week is designed to celebrate the positive impact apprenticeships have on individuals, businesses and the UK economy. With the British Chambers of Commerce calling for Chancellor…

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…

News from Iveco: Emerald Truck & Van has been appointed as the new Iveco distributor for Ireland in a move designed to further strengthen the brand’s market share and service capability on the island. Emerald Truck & Van is a…

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…

In its pre-Budget submission to the Chancellor, the Freight Transport Association has urged the Chancellor to go further than freezing fuel duty and to cut it by 3 pence per litre. FTA has asked George Osborne, who will deliver the…

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…

An expected dip in commercial vehicle production was recorded last month according to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. Low export demand and the introduction of Euro-6 regulations for trucks saw total commercial vehicle output…