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Seed grows its Mercedes-Benz fleet with low...
Long-serving Autosmart franchisee Seed Brothers has taken another step on the road to becoming an all-Mercedes-Benz truck operator by commissioning a new mobile showroom. Family-owned Seed Brothers has represented the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer and
Licence Check unveils driver e-learning pro...
Licence Check has unveiled details of a new driver e-learning initiative in conjunction with IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity. The new Driver E-Learning Programme will offer a flexible and innovative solution to
World première in Düsseldorf of the new C...
It wins plaudits as a van, family MPV, shuttle and camper with limitless versatility: the Caddy. To date over three million have been built, and now, as a world première, VWCV is revealing the progressive, fifth
Mental health: having someone in their corn...
Stars from the world of sport are making it more acceptable for the van community to speak about their mental health and wellbeing, more than any profession in the UK according to research from Mercedes-Benz Vans
Kia and Hyundai develop world’s first ICT...
Kia and Hyundai announced that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic
IRU report uncovers barriers to road safety...
IRU (International Road Transport Union) has released a comprehensive report on road safety investment by mobility and logistics operating companies. The findings highlight that while the commercial road transport industry recognises it has a key role
Turbulent times provide opportunity for new...
The current turbulence and uncertainty in the fleet market surrounding WLTP and the outlawing of fossil fuel and hybrid vehicles in just 12-15 years’ time makes this an ideal time for companies to review their fleet
Tesla Model X: automatic brakes just saved ...
Two families narrowly avoided being crushed by a tree as their Tesla Model X automatic brakes denied a Storm Dennis disaster. Laurence Sanderson, his wife and three children, were driving through Dorset when an oak tree
NewMotion: 2020 EV driver survey
NewMotion 10th anniversary event fully powered by batteries of six electric vehicles Amsterdam, February 19, 2020 – NewMotion, a leading smart charging solutions provider for electric vehicles celebrated its 10th anniversary with the first V2X powered
Coronavirus makes an impact
Coronavirus is starting to make itself felt with the news that Jaguar Land Rover is facing a temporary closure, and JCB instigating a shorter working week and cancelling overtime. Jaguar Land Rover is an integral part
