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Automatic Lane Change

Automatic Lane Change function for 15 Merce...

Jun 21, 2024Comments off

Mercedes-Benz is now introducing the intelligent further development for partially automated driving in Europe: The Automatic Lane Change function1 (ALC) is now available in the Driving Assistance Plus Package for 33 European countries2.  A total of

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Truck collision

The chance of HGV collisions have increased

Jun 21, 2024Comments off

Professional drivers in the UK are driving fewer miles prior to a collision, suggesting the need for an increased focus on safety. Geotab, a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, found that the total distance

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Centrad Helps Base Customers Mitigate Insurance Premiums

Centrad helps BASE customers mitigate insur...

Jun 21, 2024Comments off

With insurance premiums remaining painstakingly high, finding ways to lower costs has become a difficult task for coach operators across the UK. For BASE Coach Sales, a North West independent coach dealer, which has been trading

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Vauxhall Combi Electric

Vauxhall Combo Electric available for same ...

Jun 20, 2024Comments off

Vauxhall has announced new offers on the Combo Electric, allowing businesses to switch to electric for the same monthly rental as a diesel Combo with an identical deposit and terms. The Vauxhall Combo Electric is available

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New Renault Trucks for Roy Braidwood

First Renault Trucks tippers for Roy Braidw...

Jun 20, 2024Comments off

Manchester-based, Roy Braidwood & Sons Transport Ltd, has taken delivery of two C440 8x4s with sleeper cabs, the first Renault trucks on the 35-strong 8-wheeler tipper fleet. The new Renault Trucks C440s, the first alternative to

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MAN eTGX

MAN eTruck continues to gain momentum

Jun 20, 2024Comments off

“We are continuing to gain momentum when it comes to electromobility. Our eTruck is very well received by our customers. The start of sales has exceeded our expectations,” said Friedrich Baumann, Executive Board Member for Sales

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One of two near-series prototypes of the new electric flagship Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 which are traveling across Europe as part of the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024”.

Starting signal for battery-electric mega t...

Jun 19, 2024Comments off

Mercedes-Benz Trucks started the most extensive test run in the company’s history from Frankfurt am Main on Tuesday. With the “eActros 600 European Testing Tour 2024”, the intention is for two near-series prototypes of the new

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Electric van being charged

BEVs: Charging not price is the crucial cha...

Jun 19, 2024Comments off

20% of consumers will consider buying a battery electric vehicle (BEV) when they next change car, while only 3% own one today. This encouraging insight gained by research undertaken for MotoNovo Finance needs to be seen

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Matt Lawrenson, MD Motus Commercials and Lucy Line, Deputy MD Novuna Vehicle Solutions

Motus Commercials joins Novuna Vehicle Solu...

Jun 19, 2024Comments off

Motus Commercials, the largest independent commercial vehicle dealer group in the UK, has become the latest partner to join Novuna Vehicle Solutions’ approved network of independent and franchised garages, building on its long-standing relationship with one

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ADAS Aware

Thatcham Research launches ADAS Aware train...

Jun 18, 2024Comments off

Today, automotive risk intelligence company Thatcham Research has launched its new ADAS Aware e-learning course to support UK bodyshops and address the existing skills gap around ever-present vehicle technology. The course provides technicians with a comprehensive