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Driver crashes car because they couldn’t grab the handbrake
A driver whose cluttered car was so messy it caused a collision has been shamed by police officers on social media. Hampshire Police were called…
TyresOnTheDrive.com achieves Van Excellence accreditation
TyresOnTheDrive.com has been recognised for its commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van operations after being certified by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) as…
Autonomous vehicles reach a new milestone
On 11 July, VINCI Autoroutes and Groupe PSA have deepened trials to assess a vehicle’s ability to drive autonomously at cruising speed and pass through…
BP Chargemaster to add up to 200 rapid chargers at Mitchells & Butlers sites
After several successful trial locations Mitchells & Butlers has agreed to a nationwide rollout of BP Chargemaster rapid charging points at up to 200 pubs…
Motorway speed limit should be raised to 80 mph
The Department for Transport (DfT) have been conducting a study focusing on traffic speed and movements, the statistics released aren’t really a shock to anyone…
Britain to lead global mapping standards for self-driving vehicles
A new report published today by Zenzic, the UK hub organisation for self- driving vehicle development, and Ordnance Survey (OS), Great Britain’s National Mapping agency…
RAC renews telematics contract with Euro Car Parts for fleet of 3,000-plus vehicles
The RAC and Euro Car Parts have signed another three-year contract to provide the car parts distributor with a telematics and driving monitoring service for…
DriveTech proud to be exhibiting and sponsoring awards at ‘Coach & Bus UK’ 2019
DriveTech, leading driver training and driver risk management service provider and part of the AA, is delighted to announce their presence as an exhibitor at…
Further response to the government’s freeze on Company Car Tax
There has been a big response to the report that the government was finally listening to the industry and is going to freeze Company Car…
Engenie to double UK’s number of rapid electric vehicle charging points
Engenie, one of the UK’s fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging networks, will double the current number of rapid charge points in the UK…
UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility opens
HYVE, the UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility, outside major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), opens in Sunderland today. The site is home to Hyperdrive Innovation,…
Road accident data reveals the dangers of not wearing shades at the wheel
Thanks to dazzling sunlight, drivers could be putting the safety of all road users at risk by not wearing sunglasses behind the wheel. Department for Transport (DfT) data showing contributory…
The stress reducing, mood-responsive car
How much would you like to drive a car that responds to your mood and can reduce your stress? Jaguar Land Rover says it’s researching…
HORIBA MIRA Presses Industry to Speed Up EV Adoption
Amid Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) recent announcement to invest over £1bn in electric car production, global engineering consultancy HORIBA MIRA is calling on the industry…
Must-have tool to navigate EU’s complex, changing fiscal landscape
Where are Europe’s new low-emission zones, and what are the rules governing them? Which countries are increasing the CO2 component in their vehicle taxes, and…
Government provides welcome boost to the company car market
The BVRLA has welcomed today’s announcement from HM Treasury confirming the government’s decision to freeze company car tax. A move set to benefit just under…