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Range of DAF electric trucks

Daf Trucks begins EV training rollout for t...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

Daf Trucks has launched a dedicated electric vehicle (EV) product training scheme for its network-based technicians, as deliveries of its LF Electric and CF Electric vehicles commence in the coming weeks. The training is being delivered

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Volvo VNR Electric truck on an American highway

Volvo Trucks launches electric truck with l...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

Volvo Trucks continues to lead the deployment of zero-tailpipe emission trucks across the world. In North America, the company now launches an enhanced version of its Volvo VNR Electric with up to 85% increased range and

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Police stopping a car

AA calls for more Cops in Cars

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

‘We need more cops in cars’ is the strong message pushed by the AA president in response to death rates on UK roads plateauing over the last decade, after previously declining for thirty years, and the

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Travis Perkins

Travis Perkins selects DAVIS for fleet comp...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

Travis Perkins plc, the UK’s largest distributor of materials to the building, construction and home improvement markets, has appointed the award-winning DAVIS solution from Licence Check for all fleet compliance requirements across its 4,000-strong vehicle fleet.

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heat inductor

Workshop improves safety and saves time wit...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

A Land Rover specialist is improving safety and productivity after investing in a portable heat inductor. Stonelake of Halifax is a family-run business based in West Yorkshire, specialising in the service and repair of Land Rovers.

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RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin

The smart motorway mess shows better driver...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

RED Driver Risk Management CEO Seb Goldin believes that technology has an important role to play in reducing crashes, injuries and death, but as the problems with smart motorways show, ultimately it is improved driving standards

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1700122 - Krone Central European parts hub Germany

Krone keeps the parts moving for the UK and...

Jan 17, 2022Comments off

Krone trailer sales continue to maintain peak levels in the UK and Ireland and, in line with the company’s European customer support policy, Krone’s parts supply service continues to expand with trailer parts available from its

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Chargepoint charging station

2022 is set to be a breakout year for EVs i...

Jan 14, 2022Comments off

Due to ongoing supply chain issues, the UK automotive market had its weakest October in 30 years in 2021. That, following a nearly 30% year-on-year (YoY) drop in 2020 might seem a foreboding sign of an

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AA apprentice Drivers

AA tackles HGV driver shortage

Jan 14, 2022Comments off

The AA has launched a Driver Academy to help train apprentices to become recovery patrols at a time when there is an estimated 100,0001 HGV driver shortage. The academy is hosted at the AA’s Centre of Excellence,

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Temporary derogation from driving and resti...

Jan 13, 2022Comments off

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the Department of Transport in Ireland have agreed to allow a temporary and urgent derogation in respect of certain provisions of the EU driving and resting time rules. The proposed