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New AI collaboration set to improve fleet s...
A new AI collaboration is set to improve fleet safety through enhanced driving monitoring and training. Motormax, a fleet safety specialist with over 25 years of experience, has teamed up with Solera to distribute the SmartDrive
EU and China to commence talks on EV tariff...
After a recent EU decision to impose a 38% tariff on all Chinese built electric cars imported into the EU, China threatened to impose tariffs on goods and produce imported from the EU. In a significant
Calls for tougher driving tests in UK
Motoring experts are calling for tougher practical driving tests to reduce accidents on UK roads. Experts at Absolute Reg are calling for all new drivers to be tested driving in dark conditions and turbulent weather. They
High Peak Steels invest £1M in new Scania ...
Glossop, Derbyshire based High Peak Steels have invested £1 million in a fleet of specialist delivery wagons as part of their growth strategy. Seven Scania P280 Rigid Dropside 18 tonne wagons have been commissioned, bringing their
PHINIA’s H2ICE makes a successful 1,0...
PHINIA, a leader in premium fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket parts, today announced the results of a high-performance durability test undertaken by one of its Hydrogen Internal Combustion Engine (H2ICE) vehicles. The test, conducted in
Scale of distracted drivers in UK classed a...
An analysis of the latest figures from the DfT indicates that there may be more than 50,000 instances of people driving while using a hand-held phone every day, along with half a million motorists driving while
BMW cancels its $2b battery contract with N...
BMW’s recent decision to cancel a $2 billion battery cell contract with Northvolt has sparked considerable interest and speculation within the automotive and energy sectors. The agreement, initially heralded as a significant step towards ensuring a
The trend for fleets to buy used cars
More and more companies are looking to save on purchase cost by buying used cars. Ian Hare, Managing Director of Motor Management, takes a closer look at this trend and assesses both the advantages and the
Wrightbus launches re-powering service
Bus manufacturer Wrightbus has launched a new re-powering service, replacing older diesel engines in buses with new zero-emission electric powertrains. NewPower, which has moved into a hi-tech factory in Bicester, Oxfordshire, aims to speed up the
Automatic Lane Change function for 15 Merce...
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
