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Vodka-drunk lorry driver disqualified in Es...

Jul 02, 2025Comments off

A professional lorry driver has been banned from driving after being found over the legal alcohol limit behind the wheel of a heavy goods vehicle

New Toll Increases for HGVs at Dartford Crossing Set to Take Effect

Dartford Crossing HGV charges to rise by 40...

Jul 02, 2025Comments off

Hauliers will pay significantly more to move goods between Essex and Kent after the Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed the first Dartford Crossing toll charge

Autonomous bus service begins on Cambridge’s Connector route

Autonomous bus service begins on Cambridgeâ...

Jul 01, 2025Comments off

Fusion Processing Ltd today proudly announces the commencement of passenger services on a Connector route in Cambridge, marking the start of a continuous automated public

Operation addresses speeding concerns in Lancashire

Operation addresses speeding concerns in La...

Jul 01, 2025Comments off

Officers from Lancashire Police have been tackling speeding after concerns about road safety were raised by local residents. On 13 June, officers were located at ten

Action day exposes part-worn tyre non-compliance

Action day exposes part-worn tyre non-compl...

Jun 30, 2025Comments off

A multi-agency investigation revealed the disturbing reality about the state of part-worn tyres being sold to the public, with none of the tyres inspected meeting

Prohire Limited Initiates Insolvency Process Amid Market Pressures

Prohire Limited initiates insolvency proces...

Jun 30, 2025Comments off

Prohire Limited, a long-established name in the UK commercial vehicle contract hire and fleet management sector, has formally entered the initial stages of insolvency proceedings.

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UK vehicle production constraints continue

Jun 30, 2025Comments off

UK car and commercial vehicle production fell for the fifth consecutive month in May, down -32.8% to 49,810 units, according to the latest figures published

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Key developments in autonomous vehicles in ...

Jun 30, 2025Comments off

Regulations and public perception have created barriers to the broad adoption and deployment of self-driving cars in the United States. However, autonomous vehicles still retain

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Tesla’s Robotaxi Test: Promise Meets Earl...

Jun 27, 2025Comments off

On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Tesla launched an invitation-only test run of its highly anticipated robotaxi service in Austin, Texas, marking a bold step toward

New Trade Strategy to protect and boost British business

New Trade Strategy to protect and boost Bri...

Jun 27, 2025Comments off

British Businesses will be given greater access to global markets more quickly as the UK publishes its first Trade Strategy since leaving the EU. The