How important has the 2025 purchase of Van Guard Accessories (VGA) been for bott? This was a strategic acquisition enabling us to provide an important ‘one-stop-shop solution’ for our customers. The VGA business has seen tremendous growth in recent years, steadily expanding its market share across the UK. Now as part of the bott Group,… Continue reading Five minutes with… Nick Smith, Chief Executive Officer (UK) at bott Ltd
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The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business
Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) regional events regularly attract hundreds of senior automotive delegates, from a wide range of companies including vehicle manufacturers, as well as global and local suppliers. Many of these represent the light commercial vehicle, bus, coach and heavy goods vehicle sectors, with the UK having a strong presence in… Continue reading The automotive roadshows and networking events driving UK business
Liverpool confirms new franchised bus operators
Liverpool City Region has appointed two new operators to run its first publicly controlled bus services since the 1980s, following a competitive tender process. Stagecoach has been selected to operate the franchised bus network based in St Helens, while Go-Ahead will run the franchised bus network based in Wirral. The first phase of bus franchising… Continue reading Liverpool confirms new franchised bus operators
Electric HGV charging hub for Magna Park
A new electric heavy goods vehicle charging hub to support the electrification of freight transport in the UK, is due to open later this year at Magna Park in Lutterworth. Guardian Smart Infrastructure Management will build, own, and operate the facility in partnership with Keoma Hubs, and the facility is set to open in September… Continue reading Electric HGV charging hub for Magna Park
Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs
Helping more drivers understand the benefits of going electric is essential if the UK is to meet its ZEV ambitions so government’s new public campaign, launched this week, is timely and welcome – helping encourage consumer confidence by cutting through persistent myths while setting out the many advantages that EVs offer. It will highlight the massive vehicle… Continue reading Getting Britain buying – while building – more EVs
SMMT drives forward with new bus event
With the Bus Services Act giving local authorities greater control over routes, timetables, connections and fares – and with zero emission vehicle funding available across the UK’s four nations – the bus sector is positioned to deliver impressive decarbonisation. There are still a large number of bus operators, however, that have not started the journey… Continue reading SMMT drives forward with new bus event
Five minutes with… Laura Moran, Managing Director, TVL Group
Describe the products TVL Security offers? With decades of combined expertise, at TVL Security we’ve built one of the UK’s largest ranges of commercial vehicle security products, developed to protect both vans and the livelihoods they support. Our portfolio includes everything from patented locking systems and shielding solutions to complete security packs, all engineered to… Continue reading Five minutes with… Laura Moran, Managing Director, TVL Group
Mental health: How employers can help with emotional wellbeing
Drivers and other road transport workers should feel like they can be open about any concerns regarding their emotional wellbeing, rather than keeping things hidden. Likewise, it is extremely important that drivers and road transport staff are always able to access the right mental health support from employers, colleagues and the wider industry to prevent… Continue reading Mental health: How employers can help with emotional wellbeing
RHA launches van compliance guide
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has launched a new best-practice compliance guide designed to support van operators navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The RHA Van Standard is aimed at businesses operating goods vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes gross weight, including operators who may primarily run HGV fleets but rely on vans to support local,… Continue reading RHA launches van compliance guide
Onroute opens refurbished Swindon Truckstop
Onroute Truckstops has opened its newly refurbished Swindon site, designed to maximise driver welfare, load security and operator convenience. The facility, which is situated just off the A420, not far from Junction 15 of the M4, has a new access and security system, and is working towards being accredited TAPA level 3. There are three… Continue reading Onroute opens refurbished Swindon Truckstop