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Electric Volvo truck driving in snow

New unique safety feature for Volvo’s ele...

Jan 28, 2022Comments off

Volvo Trucks launches a new, patented safety feature for electric trucks – Active Grip Control. The new technology significantly improves stability, acceleration and braking in slippery conditions. Thanks to the fast response of the electric motors,

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The Highway Code

Changes to The Highway Code

Jan 28, 2022Comments off

From tomorrow, 29 January 2022, rules for all types of road users will be updated in The Highway Code to improve the safety of people walking, cycling and riding horses. As a professional driver or operator,

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Thatcham Research

WTW partners with Thatcham Research

Jan 27, 2022Comments off

WTW and Thatcham Research have announced a new partnership that combines their market-leading data and analytical capabilities to deliver a more comprehensive understanding of the impact of increasingly advanced vehicle technologies on claims risk. Vehicle technology

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Insurance assessor inspecting a damaged car

Flock selects AutoRek for bordereau, bank &...

Jan 27, 2022Comments off

AutoRek, a leading software provider to global financial services firms, is pleased to welcome Flock on board as a new client. Flock was founded on the conviction that traditional insurance business models are no longer fit

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Volvo truck

EU postings declarations portal now online

Jan 27, 2022Comments off

The EU postings declarations portal (previously referred to as EU posting of drivers portal) is now available to use.   From 2 February, new EU rules mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and between European Member States (cabotage or cross-trade), you may need to

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Self driving car

Legal proposals for self-driving vehicles

Jan 26, 2022Comments off

The Law Commission, an independent statutory body set up by Parliament to review the law in England and Wales, and the Scottish Law Commission have delivered a joint report on the safe introduction of autonomous vehicles

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Nissan Juke Kiiro

Nissan Juke Kiiro special version

Jan 26, 2022Comments off

Building on its pioneering heritage of bold design, Nissan will offer a special version of its iconic Juke crossover called “Kiiro”, available to UK customers from the end of February with prices to be confirmed. The

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The classic Mini launches into the future

Jan 26, 2022Comments off

Originating from a dedicated team at MINI Plant Oxford, sustainable driving is now being created in a classic car. An electric motor for the original Mini combines tradition with pioneering technology – all in the spirit

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Cyclists-in-London

Not all motorists agree with the proposed H...

Jan 25, 2022Comments off

Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 2022, pending approval from Parliament, which will give greater focus to the safety of vulnerable road users including pedestrians and cyclists*. However,

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Addison Lee

Addison Lee launches market-leading driver ...

Jan 25, 2022Comments off

Addison Lee – London’s largest quality private hire and black taxi provider – has launched an industry-leading offer for both new and existing drivers, as it steps up efforts to hire 1000 new private hire car