Smart Motorways Being Given the Boot The government is pulling the plug on the development of new smart motorways across the United Kingdom due to significant concerns over both cost and safety. Currently, we have 14 smart motorway projects in the UK, 11 have already been put on hold, and there were about to begin construction. However, these will all be revoked because of financial concerns and the fact that there is no public trust. There are current smart motorways, and many people feel that these should also be scrapped and reinstated as standard motorways. Published: 18 May 2023
Trade Body Calls on Government to Help Effective Fleet Decarbonisation Logistics UK has said that in order for fleets in the commercial sector to meet the 2050 net zero target, more government help is going to be needed in order to successfully decarbonise operations. Published: 18 May 2023
Rossetts Electric Van Test Drive Event Join us on Wednesday 14th and Thursday 15th June 2023 at Wickes Worthing! Published: 15 May 2023
Rossetts Commercials is marking Mental Health Awareness Week This Mental Health Awareness Week Rossetts Commercials is matching baby photos to staff members, to raise money for the Mental Health Foundation. Published: 15 May 2023
Rossetts Mercedes Motoring Towards Net Zero At the same time, Mercedes-Benz announces an all-electric version of the popular Sprinter, local Mercedes-Benz dealership Rossetts has electrified their premises using green energy, making strides towards becoming a net zero motoring business. Published: 10 May 2023
Drivers Warned About Emergency Alert Siren in April Motorists across the UK have been warned that the government will be testing a new emergency alert system via mobile phones on April 23rd. Experts predict that without prior warning, the alert could startle motorists on the roads and potentially cause chaos. Published: 20 April 2023
Logistics UK Wants MOT Test to Lock at 3 Years Recent government plans to change the length of time between a vehicle being registered and requiring an MOT has created some controversy, with Logistics UK urging the UK government to maintain the current rules and regulations. They feel that a one-year increase would not be suitable for a lot of high-mileage vehicles. They also feel that vans would be unfairly impacted, as they are technically classed in the same way as cars regarding regulations. Published: 20 April 2023
Around 3,000 kilometers covered completely electrically: eActros 300 as a tractor unit glides from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart Leinfelden-Echterdingen – Driving a battery-electric heavy-duty distribution truck from the Arctic Circle to Stuttgart is something special – even for experienced developers. In future, customers are not likely to use the Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 as a tractor unit for this kind of a long journey. Published: 20 April 2023
Rossetts wins Mercedes Vans Dealer of the Year 2022 Service leader: Rossetts Commercials Dealer Principal Richard Wheeler, centre, receives the award with, from left, host presenter Cameron Goodall, Mercedes-Benz Vans UK Managing Director Robert Veit, Sales Director Sarah Palfreyman, Chief Financial Officer David Nogossek, and Operations Director Simon Neill Published: 21 March 2023