One of the highest-profile fleets in the UK, National Highways, has signed a three-year, full fleet management contract with Holman, a fleet management and leasing company. Holman will now manage the famous yellow and black vehicles, constantly working to maintain…
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Multevo launches two new models of the multi-purpose Multihog
Multevo has two new models of the multi-purpose Multihog available for demo in 2024. Launched in the UK in 2010, the Multihog provides a versatile and efficient machine for use in applications such as highways, winter maintenance, cleansing and vegetation…
Vanaways lays the groundwork for MacDonald Surfacing fleet replacement
Redditch-based tarmac contractor MacDonald Surfacing has embarked on an ambitious fleet renewal programme with support from vehicle supplier Vanaways. MacDonald has now taken delivery of ten Ford Transit tippers and a trio of Nissan Navara pickups from independent broker Vanaways.…
Multevo launches the Hydrohog – the dual-fuel multi-purpose machine
Multevo, the highways and verge maintenance specialist, has developed the world’s first Hydrohog – the high performance and multi-purpose highway maintenance machine powered by diesel and hydrogen. Diesel is replaced by up to 40%, and this considerably reduces emissions. The…
JCB’s brand new pothole fixer put in a night shift on the fast lane of the M6 – mending road defects in double quick time
The JCB PotholePro was sent to fix holes on one of the motorway’s busiest stretches – junctions 14 and 15 between Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme – during two night-time lane closures.
ULEMCo to deliver hydrogen-fuelled spreaders for Glasgow City Council
ULEMCo, the company pioneering the adoption of ultra-low emission hydrogen fuel in the UK, has commenced the most massive single deployment of hydrogen dual-fuel vehicles yet seen. The move follows an order secured with Scottish company James A Cuthbertson, to transform Glasgow City Council’s existing fleet and some new spreaders to be hydrogen enabled.
Self-driving cars to be allowed on the motorway by next year
Watching a movie whilst driving on the motorway could be a reality as soon as next year, as UK government consider proposals to use automated technology