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‘Be the mate who won’t speed’, young drivers urged
A new THINK! campaign urges young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’ to keep themselves and others safe on the…
Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19 on road casualties
Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of…
Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to emissions
Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in…
World’s first double decker hydrogen bus begin operating in Aberdeen
In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week…
Return of repossessions is unlikely to affect values significantly
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again…
Department for Transport: £93m for road upgrades and repairs
As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for…
Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15.5% in 2020
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today…
More than a third of van drivers considering switch to electric vans
The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups…
Newly expanded Humber Container Terminal opens for business
ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in…
TyreWatch tyre wear specialist tackle mis-aligned HGVs
TyreWatch, the smart technology tyre monitoring experts are using the latest JOSAM Cam-aligner wheel alignment system to diagnose and correct mis-aligned vehicles which the company…
WATT Electric Vehicle Company: Future niche EVs
The niche vehicle industry faces a considerable challenge in the transition to an electric future – low-volume manufacturers wanting to go zero emission cannot buy…
How Coronavirus has changed fleet management
The Coronavirus pandemic is leading to a change in the way fleets are managed with many aspects moving online as people work from home. Commercial…
HGV drivers advised to get a COVID test before arriving in Kent
If you’re travelling via the Port of Dover or Eurotunnel you should get a negative COVID test before arriving in Kent, the Department for Transport…
Reed Boardall installs new bio-LNG refuelling station at its Boroughbridge base
Frozen food distribution business Reed Boardall says the clear environmental benefits of running its heavy truck fleet on a renewable fuel was the key driver…
smart EQ fortwo edition bluedawn: a stylish eyecatcher
Smart is presenting a real head-turner in the form of a new special model, the smart EQ fortwo edition bluedawn. Characteristic features of this expressive-looking…
Vehicle Lining Services moves operations to Hinckley
A business that specialises in customising vans and trucks has relocated to a new 20,000 sq ft facility in Hinckley. Vehicle Lining Services had outgrown…