Tailgating has once again been ranked the most annoying behaviour encountered on the roads, with more than a quarter of drivers citing it as their top frustration, according to new research by the AA.

The Mercedes-Benz Actros has achieved a top five-star score in Euro NCAP’s latest Safer Truck tests, joining a small group of heavy goods vehicles recognised for outstanding safety performance.

New research suggests that businesses running electric vans are putting them to work on longer routes than many had expected. The 2025 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer asked fleet operators who already use electric vans, or plan to do so, whether they anticipated vehicles covering more or fewer than 100 miles per day.

3ti Energy Hubs has announced the sale of its solar car park construction business to Phoenix Renewables in a strategic move that will allow the company to concentrate solely on its solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs.

A third (30%) of drivers would prefer to sit in hours of Bank Holiday traffic than hit a pothole, while a quarter (24%) said they would rather be slapped with a costly parking ticket, according to new research from Mercedes-Benz Vans Under the Bonnet report.

Leinfelden-Echterdingen - Alongside the decision to embrace e-mobility, fleet operators face numerous additional questions, especially concerning the necessary charging infrastructure at their depots. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has developed a holistic ecosystem including consulting and infrastructure services to support customers in this area. Mercedes-Benz Trucks is now offering its customers the purchase of fast-charging stations from its dealerships, in addition to battery-electric vehicles.  The "Depot Charging" package includes consultation, hardware sales, and technical service. Qualified Mercedes-Benz Trucks partners can also carry out the installation on request.

The private parking industry has recently come under scrutiny for deciding to announce a homemade code of conduct. An official government code of conduct for private parking has been in the line for many years now but has been delayed due to legal challenges. As a result, the industry has created its own Code, which has been deemed “inferior”.

Daimler Truck starts initial customer trials with five Mercedes-Benz GenH2 Trucks and the customers Air Products, Amazon, Holcim, INEOS and Wiedmann & Winz.
Customers to gain practical experience with fuel cell trucks at an early stage during a test phase of around one year.

Half of people (47%) say delivery drivers now play a more important role in their community than posties, amid a boom in online shopping and home deliveries.

New studies confirm that drivers who have gone from the UK and visited Europe find that European roads are much better than their British counterparts.

The AA is warning consumers to be careful in the week of a large cam which has begun circulating whereby the offer of a fake emergency car kit given out for free to AA users has resulted in many becoming victims of a phishing scam. 
 

To mark National Lorry Week 2024, one of the UK’s leading motorway service providers, Welcome Break, announced a number of significant upgrades aimed at improving the safety and well-being of HGV drivers. This initiative underscores the brand’s commitment to supporting the more than 440,000 HGV drivers who park overnight and over 6 million who visit its sites each year.

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Starting in 2025, drivers are at greater risk of being caught using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. In an effort to enhance road safety and tackle dangerous drivers, police are rolling out AI-powered cameras that are capable of monitoring driver behaviour. 

Recent research from the RAC has found that a shocking 81% of drivers say they regularly see people excessively speeding across all types of roads. However, the majority of this was on motorways; four out of five said it was also a common sight on 20mph and 30mph roads. 

The Government is updating driving licence regulations to ensure that heavier electric vans have the same allowances as their petrol and diesel equivalents.

Research from IAM RoadSmart has revealed that a third (33%) of drivers never utilise safety assistance systems such as cruise control or collision warnings, raising concerns about road safety.

• Daimler Truck plans new charging network under the TruckCharge brand

• Semi-public charging provides eTruck owners a larger scale of cost-efficient charging opportunities and enables site operators to open their depot charging infrastructure up to third parties

• Daimler Truck plans to offer a solution for planning, booking and reservation with added cost benefits and simplified payment

Shanghai/Stuttgart. The introduction of the modular, flexible and scalable Van Electric Architecture (VAN.EA) will usher in a new era starting in 2026. With it, Mercedes-Benz is redefining the privately positioned van and taking it into the luxury segment with a special focus on the “Private Lounge”. The future model portfolio will range from practical, entry-segment family vehicles and exclusive VIP shuttles to luxurious limousines with an enormous amount of space, each in line with different customer requirements. By expanding the top-end of its model portfolio, Mercedes-Benz Vans is defining a unique segment of its own that bestows true greatness to automotive luxury.

ALA Insurance has unveiled its ranking of the UK’s worst lay-bys to suffer a vehicle breakdown, with destinations in Scotland and Wales topping the list. 

Nearly 5,000 electric vans to join Amazon’s transportation network – three-quarters of which are eSprinter, a quarter are eVito panel vans. The vehicles will be delivered to five European countries in the coming months – more than 2,500 of them in Germany.