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Autonomous vehicles – will they be safer and where does this leave the “driver”?
DriveTech is pleased to launch a new Whitepaper in their continuing series, this latest titled ‘Autonomous driving – will they be safer and where does…
Smart motorways will increase need for regular licence checking
The growing number of smart motorways across the UK which rely on Advanced Traffic Management (ATMs) system cameras will increase the need for regular driver…
Unprecedented demand sees DA TECHS move into new premises
DA TECHS has moved to bigger commercial premises in Adlington, Lancashire, due to huge demand for its wheel repair services. Over the past year the…
Grey fleet challenges for UK companies reach epidemic proportions
The grey fleet challenge faced by UK companies is reaching epidemic proportions and it’s not likely to get better any time soon. The continued growth…
Imperial College London to use Toyota Mirai for research into hydrogen power
Imperial College London, a world-respected centre for scientific study and research, has today taken delivery of a new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car. The…
Europcar Mobility Group adds 85 100% electric Renault ZOEs
The UK’s leading low-emission car sharing club has reaffirmed the suitability of the all-electric Renault ZOE for its growing operation as its parent company, Europcar…
Edwards Coaches welcomes six Enviro200s to local bus fleet
Edwards Coaches of Llantrisant has added six ADL Enviro200 MMC single-deckers to its fleet, intended for use on its local bus services. Compared to the…
Continued role predicted for aftermarket telematics
Aftermarket telematics providers will still have a role to play even as such technology becomes standard-fit with vehicles, as manufacturers will not want to cover…
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV awarded ‘best plug-in vehicle’ by Company Car and Van
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has been crowned ‘Best Plug-in Vehicle’ for 2019 by Company Car and Van magazine. The award was presented recently at the…
Volkswagen hails fleet deal with Addison Lee Group
Volkswagen’s established appeal in the fleet and business sector continues unabated in 2019, with news today of a record-breaking deal with major private hire operator…
Public support for mandatory driver re-testing grows
Public support for regular mandatory driver re-testing shot up in the days following the Duke of Edinburgh’s recent car crash, new research shows. Drivers themselves…
Kia e-Niro charges forward to be named 2019 What Car? Car of the Year
What Car? has named the Kia e-Niro electric vehicle (EV) as its 2019 Car of the Year during its 42nd annual awards ceremony, held in…
Surge in true fleet boosts Volvo’s 2018 sales success
A strong second half of the year for true fleet sales supported Volvo Car UK’s sales success in 2018, the firm can reveal. The year…
Macquarie invests in specialist UK vehicle leasing business
Macquarie Corporate and Asset Finance (Macquarie) – the specialist asset finance division of Macquarie Group – has announced an initial £1.2 million equity investment in…
Jaguar Land Rover to close plants for an extra week in April
Jaguar Land Rover has announced that it will shut plants for an extra week between April 8th to April 12 as an addition to its…
Fine Reminder For Motorists
Motorists who use their vehicles for work have been warned about the costly fines they could incur if driving recklessly to and from jobs across…