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Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Services gripped by Michelin policy
Bedfordshire Fire and Rescue Service will move its heavy fire appliances to a 100 per cent Michelin policy, after testing demonstrated the tyres could outperform…
Nine out of 10 motor industry pros say tech expertise will be crucial
Nine out of ten motor industry professionals believe working with technology will be an increasingly important skill for workshop mechanics in years to come, according…
It’s time to recognise air pollution as an occupational health hazard
The British Safety Council has launched a report ‘Impact of air pollution on the health of outdoor workers’ which provides compelling evidence to recognize ambient…
Van drivers cause 10 injuries a week from tailgating on UK roads
Tailgating is one of the most common causes of van accidents on UK roads, causing 10 injuries a week, according to research by Volkswagen Commercial…
Fleets should still look at cleaner diesels in an ideal fleet policy
Fleets should not simply discard diesels in favour of petrol cars, say Fleet Logistics, amidst concerns over rising CO2 levels from transport due to a…
Some way to go to persuade UK to go electric
A recent study, analysed by the Transport Research Laboratory, has found that there is still significant reluctance consumers in the UK to purchase, as their…
Highways England unveils self-driving trucks set to speed up roadworks
The dump trucks, which move huge amounts of earth, have the potential to work around the clock, so could help reduce the length of time…
NewMotion selected as the preferred charging partner of Groupe Renault
NewMotion, will partner with Groupe Renault as the preferred charging partner for Renault’s Z.E. line of all-electric cars. This includes the popular Renault Zoe, Kangoo…
Major progress on northern green transport after record investment
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling celebrated record levels of investment in green transport in the north but will make clear that action to tackle transport emissions…
Traffic cameras to enforce ‘red X’ offences on smart motorways
Drivers who ignore ‘red X’ signs on smart motorways could be automatically handed a £100 fine and three penalty points under new legislation coming into…
Automotive industry risks missing out on the skills and talent vital for future success
Last week over 80 HR directors, MDs, CEOs and change leaders from many of the major automotive retail and manufacturing brands, service providers and trade…
Wallbox world first on display at EVS 32
The world’s first commercially available bi-directional DC electric vehicle charger designed specifically for domestic installation will be on display at the EVS 32 exhibition in…
Free2Move Lease welcomes Vauxhall business customers
With effect from Friday 17 May, Free2Move Lease becomes the in-house provider of Business Contract Hire for Vauxhall Motors and its Retailer network, following the…
Aston Barclay rolls out special forces-inspired colleague wellbeing initiative during Mental Health Awareness Week
Aston Barclay is rolling out a new employee wellbeing programme inspired by the mindset of special forces operatives and elite military units. The Break-Point Prime…
First month of Mayor’s ULEZ sees 74 per cent of vehicles comply
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has today praised thousands of motorists across the capital for changing their behaviour to help improve London’s air quality,…
Bibby Distribution drivers named UK’s best by Microlise
Two HGV drivers from Bibby Distribution have triumphed at Microlise’s Driver of the Year Awards, in recognition of their excellent performance behind the wheel. Mark…