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Marmalade makes plea for more driving instructors
A provider of young driver insurance has warned the UK could face a shortage of driving instructors in the next few years. Marmalade says while…
New ‘Dutch-style’ roundabout opens in Cambridge
A new ‘Dutch-style’ roundabout, designed to improve safety for vulnerable road users, has opened in Cambridge. The roundabout, labelled a UK first by Cambridgeshire County Council,…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid is still a best seller
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains a best-selling PHEV in the UK, out-selling every other plug-in hybrid SUV on the market so far in 2020 and second only…
bp Chargemaster goes live in trial at M&S store
bp Chargemaster has launched rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at M&S’s newest store – Maidstone Eclipse Park (just off junction 7 of the M20 in…
Asda launches the first fleet of sustainable delivery vans
Asda has announced a market first as it launches a new fleet of home delivery vans, which will aim to drive down carbon emissions and…
Poor satnav positioning could land you in trouble
Poor positioning of satnav devices on car windscreens is posing a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Today’s large screen…
Pricing & specification for the new eSprinter
The UK’s market-leading large van has now joined Mercedes-Benz’ electric line up, to keep businesses moving intelligently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Priced from £51,950* based on…
Britain’s worst learner drivers revealed
Moneyshake submitted a Freedom of Information request to find out how many drivers have penalty points (or endorsements) on their provisional licence. The latest data…
Volvo dealer launches charity initiative with striking black and pink demonstrators
Two new eye-catching Volvo FH with I-Save demonstrators have hit the road for Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland – aiming to raise…
First Mile powers-up sustainability with new battery recycling service
Leading recycling and sustainability company, First Mile, has introduced a new scheme to recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIB), commonly found in everyday handheld electronics, such…
London bus garage becomes world’s largest V2G site
A North London bus garage is set to become a ‘virtual power station’, generating electricity from buses when not in use. Following a transformation to…
Operators put at risk by London Direct Vision standard delay confusion
The confusion surrounding Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) legislation is putting operators at risk, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26,…
eCanter SensorCollect demonstrates open innovation culture
Daimler Trucks’ Japan-based subsidiary FUSO has recently showcased its leading role in the development of innovative trucks with advanced technologies. With its “FUSO Future Innovation…
Majority of car owners have used six-month extension to delay MOT
A YouGov poll commissioned by The Motor Ombudsman has found that the majority of car owners have taken advantage of the six-month extension announced by…
Bespoke Handling becomes official logistics partner for London Concours
Bespoke Handling has been confirmed as the official logistics partner to the London Concours and Concours of Elegance events for the revised 2020 season. This…
LSH Auto raises its Mercedes-Benz Vans aftersales game
Customers of LSH Auto, the newest member of the Mercedes-Benz Vans retail network, will soon be able to get their vehicles maintained and repaired at…