Four UK New Driving Laws Officially Come Into Force Four new UK driving laws came into force in June, and motorists will be fined if they fail to follow them. June 1, 2024, saw the start of four new rules covering scooter usage and low-emission zones, which means that there are now rules and considerations to keep in mind if drivers want to avoid considerable fines moving forward. Published: 13 June 2024
Mercedes-Benz Vans launches the first football tournament exclusively for van drivers. To support van drivers on and off the road, Mercedes-Benz Vans has partnered with ex-football legend and pundit Chris Kamara to bring lonely van drivers together through football so they can get together and improve their mental wellbeing. He will host the Vantasy Football football tournament at St. George's Park on Friday 23 August 2024. Published: 30 May 2024
New Research Suggests Tools Theft Every 12 Minutes in the UK New research into the theft of tools suggests that someone steals tools every 12 minutes on average in the UK, and the total value of tools stolen in 2023 equated to £98m. Direct Line, an insurance provider, recently did some research into the true cost of tool theft, and the results were both shocking and surprising. Published: 16 May 2024
RHA Petitions Mayor of London to Support Commercial Vehicle Sector The Road Haulage Association - the RHA - has recently waded briefly into the quagmire of politics to petition the next Mayor of London - unknown at the time - to help with supporting the commercial vehicle sector. To this end, they have outlined a list of things which they believe will help to support the commercial vehicle sector and thus have made a list of changes for 2024 and beyond. Published: 16 May 2024
Mercedes-Benz Trucks developers successfully test electric charging at 1,000 kilowatts Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Wörth am Rhein – Developers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks successfully charged for the first time a prototype of the eActros 600, which was presented last year, at a charging station with an output of one megawatt at the in-house development and testing center in Wörth am Rhein. Mercedes-Benz Trucks was thoroughly involved in the development of the new, industry-wide MCS charging standard. MCS particularly plays a central role when it comes to public charging along important transport axes. Published: 22 April 2024
Even more efficiency on the road: The new Actros L from Mercedes-Benz Trucks with its futuristic ProCabin, even better aerodynamics and further optimized assistance systems Leinfelden-Echterdingen - Since its launch in June 2021, the Actros L has defined the premium segment of heavy diesel-powered trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. Now the company is taking its successful flagship to a new level: With futuristic vehicle design, optimized aerodynamics, numerous comfort features, efficient engines, high levels of driving dynamics, and the latest assistance systems, the new Actros L has everything it takes to impress fleet operators and professional drivers alike. The traditional diesel-powered truck thus continues the success story of this model series that began in 1996, reaffirming once again the commitment of Mercedes-Benz Trucks to best meet the needs of its customers and their drivers. The objective: Continuing to be one of the pacesetters in the industry for conventionally powered trucks. The new Actros L with ProCabin can be ordered from April 2024 and will go into production in December 2024. Published: 22 April 2024
Mercedes-Benz Trucks successfully completes final winter trials in Finland of the eActros 600 prior to start of series production Leinfelden-Echterdingen / Rovaniemi (Finland) – Engineers from Mercedes-Benz Trucks have been in Rovaniemi, Finland, to perform trials in extreme cold and snow of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage; these were the last tests prior to the scheduled launch of series production at the end of the year. Between January and March, refined prototypes of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 had to face temperatures falling as low as minus 35 degrees Celsius to prove their viability under adverse conditions. Dr. Christof Weber, Head of Global Testing Mercedes-Benz Trucks: “We are on the final straight with trials of the eActros 600 and are extremely pleased with the test results. I am proud of the entire team who untiringly put the eActros 600 through its paces not only in extreme heat in Andalusia but also in the biting cold in Rovaniemi.” Published: 22 April 2024
RIGHTCHARGE COLLABORATES WITH MERCEDES-BENZ VANS IN THE UK TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR BUSINESSES TO TRANSITION TO ELECTRIC Leading EV charging software company Rightcharge has joined forces with Mercedes-Benz Vans in the UK to help make it more affordable and accessible for businesses looking to operate and charge electric vehicles. Published: 16 April 2024
We're exhibiting at the Farnborough Business Expo on Thursday 21 March 2024 Come and join Rossetts at the region’s biggest business to business exhibition taking place at The Village Hotel on Thursday 21st March 2024, between 10am - 2pm. With over 300 businesses attending the show, this is a brilliant event to gather new contacts that could benefit your company in the near future. Don’t miss the chance to grow your connections by getting involved with workshops and speed networking throughout the day and listen to keynote speakers and become engaged with ideas and inspiration for your business. Tickets are free, so there really is no excuse to miss out on this fantastic opportunity. Published: 12 March 2024