SFS expands workshop network with new South West depot

Local authority fleet and workshop partner Specialist Fleet Services (SFS) has expanded its nationwide network of workshops by opening a new South West depot in Wellington, Somerset. The new facility will create ten new jobs, and recruitment is underway. The…

JCB’s hydrogen combustion engine has been approved for use

JCB has cleared significant hurdles in developing the world’s first hydrogen combustion engine after securing landmark rulings from licensing authorities, allowing it to be used commercially in machines. JCB is the first construction equipment company to develop a fully working…

Electric vision in Dundee

Dundee City Council has created world-class charging hubs for public and private use. FVI Editor Ann-Marie Knegt travelled to Dundee for the launch of the new Urban Fox retractable charging point and spoke to Dundee’s Corporate Fleet and Infrastructure Manager…

Fraikin and Samsara extend successful collaboration across Europe

Fraikin Group, Europe’s largest Full Service Operation Lease company, is extending its long-standing collaboration with Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud, as part of its increased investment in digitalising and decarbonising its fleet. Following the deployment of Samsara AI…

Fleet Vision International and the International Association of Transportation Regulators (IATR) announce new partnership

Fleet Vision International—THE SHOW, the leading B2B trade event aimed at fleet and transport managers hosted by the City of London Corporation, and IATR, a non-profit association of government transportation officials and leaders in sustainable and safe mobility, have announced…

Ontime Automotive reveals European expansion plans with the opening of a new facility in Germany

The international vehicle logistics company has announced the formation of Ontime Automotive Germany GmbH. Opening its first premises in Bergheim, near Cologne, marks a decision to extend its presence and further develop services in mainland Europe.  Centrally located, the facility expands…

Birmingham City Council orders 151 new Dennis Eagle refuse collection vehicles

Birmingham City Council has signed a contract with Dennis Eagle to purchase 151 new refuse, recycling, and food waste vehicles. The new fleet will start arriving in March 2025, marking a significant step forward in modernising Birmingham’s waste management operations.…

Fareham Borough Council selects Meyer Hotshots to keep pathways snow and ice-free this winter

Fareham Borough Council has selected ten Meyer Hotshot walk-behind broadcast salt spreaders from Aebi Schmidt to keep a wide variety of pedestrian areas snow – and ice-free this winter. The Hotshot is part of the product line-up of US-based winter…