Coronavirus
  • DVSA issues MOT guidance

    The DVSA has released MOT guidance following the Government’s announcement of new national restrictions f ...

    The DVSA has released MOT guidance following the Government’s announcement of new national restrictions from Thursday 5 November, to reduce the spread of coronavirus.  Vehicle testing  The national re ...

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  • Haulage business investment collapses

    Analysis of the latest official data by Catax has shown that business investment in the haulage industry ...

    Analysis of the latest official data by Catax has shown that business investment in the haulage industry collapsed by 17.8% annually as the coronavirus pandemic ravaged the economy. Total business inv ...

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  • CV dealerships given Covid-19 support

    Inspire International has created a Covid-19 Risk Assessment, to support commercial vehicle dealerships s ...

    Inspire International has created a Covid-19 Risk Assessment, to support commercial vehicle dealerships struggling to manage the ever changing regulations. Covid-19 has put a new focus on commercial v ...

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  • OESAA supports Back on Track campaign

    The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced it will be supporting the ...

    The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) has announced it will be supporting the ‘Back on Track’ campaign by distributing 3,000 free ‘Back on Track’ packs to UK independent gar ...

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  • PPG introduces anti-viral disinfectant

    PPG has introduced the D20R, an anti-viral disinfectant for use in industrial hygiene protocols to tackle ...

    PPG has introduced the D20R, an anti-viral disinfectant for use in industrial hygiene protocols to tackle Covid-19. The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has left businesses needing to introduce strict hygien ...

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  • SMMT announces decline in UK LCV market

    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the UK new light commercial vehic ...

    The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has revealed that the UK new light commercial vehicle (LCV) market declined -24.8% in June. The decline occurred as lockdown measures eased and bu ...

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  • epyx sees rise in levels of fleet SMR

    According to reports conducted by epyx, fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is now back up to 60% ...

    According to reports conducted by epyx, fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) is now back up to 60% of pre-coronavirus levels. The company has based this assessment on usage of its 1link Service ...

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  • ACEA reveals CV registrations continue decline

    According to ACEA, EU commercial vehicle registrations decreased by 44.4% during May 2020, however this d ...

    According to ACEA, EU commercial vehicle registrations decreased by 44.4% during May 2020, however this decline was less pronounced than in April as measures to contain COVID-19 were relaxed. Total ne ...

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  • RHA launches ‘HGV Heroes’ campaign

    The RHA has announced the launch of its ‘HGV Heroes’ campaign, which will aim to recognise the industry’s ...

    The RHA has announced the launch of its ‘HGV Heroes’ campaign, which will aim to recognise the industry’s workers and the job they do. Since the UK’s plunge into lockdown on 23 March the nation’s reli ...

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  • FTA urges continued extension of delivery hours

    According to the FTA, the continued extension of delivery hours will be vital to support the nation’s eco ...

    According to the FTA, the continued extension of delivery hours will be vital to support the nation’s economic and societal recovery from the COVID-19 outbreak. With ‘non-essential retail’ opening fro ...

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