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Road deaths rise by 7% in 2021
The RAC is urging the Government to consider re-introducing road safety targets, after new figures show a rise in road deaths during 2021. The provisional
Volkswagen settles UK ‘DieselgateR...
The Volkswagen Group and the Claimants announced today that they have reached an out of court settlement in the Volkswagen NOx Emissions Group Litigation As
‘Make it Visible’ – a suicide...
Ford has teamed up with the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity to “Make it Visible” – a new high-visibility campaign using higher-viz safety vests to grab
Iconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50
Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction
Law change set to allow newly qualified tee...
Plans to scrap EU rules and allow newly qualified drivers to operate lorries need to be carefully considered, according to freight booker Zeus Labs. The
Apprentice and Apprentice Mentor of the Yea...
The ABP British Bodyshop Awards took place last night, giving companies an industry platform to recognise and celebrate the fantastic work of bodyshops and individuals
HGV registrations restricted by supply chai...
HGV registrations fell by 2.3% in the first quarter of 2022, as supply chain and economic headwinds hamper recovery. The market remains 17.1% behind its
Jon Lawes appointed BVRLA Chair
The BVRLA has welcomed Jon Lawes as the new Chair of the association, taking over from Nina Bell, who oversaw an extended, three-year tenure due
Weaning European transport off fossil fuels
The European Commission’s proposals to reduce faster Europe’s dependence on fossil fuels rightly aims to tackle twin geopolitical and climate crises. A key tenet of
Electric Vehicle ‘out of charge’ halved...
Potential EV owners should not be put off by concerns over ‘range anxiety’ despite the hype, according to the AA president. The proportion of EVs
