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Better drivers and riders can reduce road d...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

In his new role as Chairman of IAM RoadSmart, the largest independent road safety organisation in the UK, Managing Director of Ford of Britain Andy Barratt has pledged to focus on driver and rider behaviour in

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Elddis Transport use TruAnalysis for cleare...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

Elddis Transport, the family owned logistics, storage and supply chain operator based in the North East of England, report all-round improvements in compliance and data visibility since using TruAnalysis by TruTac. TruAnalysis is part of TruTac’s

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Fleet services giant appoints new chief exe...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

One of the UK’s leading providers of specialist commercial vehicles has appointed a new chief executive. Graham Hale has taken up the reigns at Go Plant Fleet Services, which has revenue of around £85 million and

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Descartes launches its SmartDownload Telema...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

Descartes Systems Group is unveiling its fully integrated, complete range of smart compliance management solutions. At the CV Show, 30th April – 2nd May, NEC Birmingham, Stand 5G110, Descartes will launch its SmartDownload Telematics Hub, automatic remote

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WLTP introduction triggers potential wholel...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

Introduction of the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) is triggering potential increased fleet wholelife costs as motor manufacturers cut service intervals. What’s more, September 2018’s introduction of the WLTP emissions and fuel economy testing

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Eurotunnel hands over the new Douane-SIVEP ...

Apr 09, 2019Comments off

Eurotunnel officially handed over buildings intended for customs, veterinary and phytosanitary inspection services, to the French authorities, represented by Fabien Sudry, Prefet of the Pas-de-Calais region. The Douane-SIVEP control centre will be open 24/7 for Ministry

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No diesel ‘firesale’ in sight as dealer...

Apr 08, 2019Comments off

Diesel car prices are holding firm despite the dramatic drop in demand for new cars powered by the fuel, according to research by Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform What Car?. Analysis of

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Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies

Apr 08, 2019Comments off

The Volkswagen Group and Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China) have signed a memorandum of understanding on long-term lithium supplies for battery cells. Under the agreement, Ganfeng will supply lithium to the Volkswagen Group

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RAC awarded five-year roadside assistance c...

Apr 08, 2019Comments off

The RAC has signed a new five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to Groupe PSA, the second largest car manufacturer in Europe. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s

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Why changing where we charge our electric v...

Apr 08, 2019Comments off

For many people and businesses, when it comes to switching to a fully electric vehicle, there is a concern that charging stations will not be there when they are needed. Ford has now come up with a