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Energy Superhub Oxford-charging hub

Energy Superhub Oxford charges 32,000 vehic...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

On its first anniversary, Energy Superhub Oxford (ESO), a partnership between EDF Renewables UK, Oxford City Council, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, has reduced carbon emissions and encouraged uptake of EVs in the region, playing an

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Old Haulage's new Actros tractor

Old Haulage acquires its first Mercedes-Ben...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

Old Haulage’s first Mercedes-Benz Actros has gone to the Tyneside company’s youngest driver – who is delighted with his new truck. Shay Wheeler is just 22 and joined the company less than a year ago. In

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Electric car being charged in the sunshine

The Motor Ombudsman reports a small rise in...

Jul 20, 2023Comments off

The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has reported a small rise in the volume of complaints submitted by consumers about an electric vehicle (EV) during the second quarter of this year. Between

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AFP appeals for fleet managers to “trailb...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

Experienced fleet managers are being sought by the Association of Fleet Professionals to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. Up to 20 individuals are required to form a “trailblazing” group to create an

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A row of parked cars

HMRC loses cash allowance appeal

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

HMRC faces having to refund employers millions of pounds after wrongly refusing tax relief from national insurance payments paid on car allowances, a UK court has ruled. Two employers – Wilmott Dixon and Laing O’Rouke – have

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Red electric car being charged

New Government regulations state public EV ...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

The Government have announced a new regulations mandate where all of the UK’s public charge points must have a 99% average reliability record. Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) in recent years, there have

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FUSO Canter

Third FUSO Canter gives Kingsbridge Auto Re...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

A surge in the number of camper vans and mobile homes on the roads of Devon meant contractor Kingsbridge Auto Repair & Rescue needed a new breakdown truck to keep holiday traffic moving – and a

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ID.Buzz AD testing in Texas

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles conducts its...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

Development of autonomous vehicles for use in mobility and transport services is making great strides at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. On the road to series production readiness, the self-driving all-electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz AD (Autonomous Driving) will

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Skoda vehicle safety test car and test dummies

Škoda Auto continually enhances the safety...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

For Škoda Auto, safety on the road has always been a top priority. Drawing on a rich history of safety tests, the car manufacturer uses state-of-the-art testing facilities and technologies, including Volkswagen Group resources, to shape

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2024 Ford Transit

New digital features and enhanced technolog...

Jul 19, 2023Comments off

Ford Pro in Europe today announced significant vehicle performance and productivity-enhancing upgrades coming in 2024 to Transit – the world’s best-selling cargo van – 1 designed to help businesses do more and optimise their operations. The Ford Transit