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Consumer motor finance on new business fell 5% in March
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market fell…
Motorists urged to seek peace of mind if concerned about vehicle recalls
Motorists concerned if a vehicle is subject to a manufacturer recall can put their minds at ease by carrying out an instant HPI safety recall…
Volkswagen announce recall for current Polo model
Volkswagen has confirmed a technical issue on the new Polo (model year 2018). There is the possibility that in rare situations (e.g. sudden quick lane…
Seat give information about a recall for the current Ibiza and Arona models
SEAT has confirmed a technical issue on the new Ibiza (2017 and 2018 models) and Arona (2018 model year): there is the possibility that in…
New electric bus sees 20-vehicle order before its reveal
A brand new electric bus range has had its first major order from a provincial operator before it has even been unveiled, as Europe’s major…
Volvo introduces its first electric truck, the FL Electric
Volvo introduced its new FL platform for 16-tonne applications last month and has now unveiled its electrified version of that design, the FL Electric. Engineered…
Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing Electric Bus Recharges in 10 Minutes
Advanced Vehicle Manufacturing unveiled an electric shuttle bus that can recharge in just 10 minutes at the ACT Expo green transport conference in Long Beach,…
UK new light commercial vehicle market grows in April
Demand for new light commercial vehicle (LCVs) grew in April, rising 3.9% as the market continued to fluctuate, according to the latest figures released today…
Driveway league table boosts household incomes
New research by on-line parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk shows that homeowners across the UK are making hundreds, even thousands of pounds, by renting out their driveways…
BMW confirm that a further 300,000 vehicles are to be recalled
BMW has confirmed a second recall of thousands of vehicles from UK roads in just over a year, due to problems with the cars’ power…
Mercedes-Benz Actros1 reigns in Spain for Chiltern Cold Storage
Chiltern Cold Storage boss Paul Jackson treated himself to a very special Mercedes-Benz truck to mark his company’s 25th anniversary – and promptly took it…
LEVC TX Black Cab set for display at London Motor Show
Brand new to the streets of the UK, the reborn iconic London black cab from the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) will take pride of…
Convictions for traffic offences on the rise
Official government figures analysed by road safety charity IAM RoadSmart have found that convictions for traffic offences in England and Wales’ courts are steadily increasing…
Work platforms must be prepared for new grey fleet obligations
Over the last couple of years there has been increasing unease about the self-employed status of most of the 1m UK-based gig economy workers, many…
Top four hot spots for mileage fraud in the UK revealed
Mileage fraud may be more prevalent in UK than previously thought, with the practice risking driver safety as well as costing millions of pounds every…
Driving a new car: tips from IAM RoadSmart
Buying a new car is an exciting experience, but there are a few things to bear in mind as you drive your pride and joy…