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New Volkswagen Caddy scoops technology titl...

Jul 15, 2021Comments off

The new Volkswagen Caddy has won the Technology Award in the Company Van Today Awards 2021, and was praised for its pioneering combination of connectivity, safety, and all-round functionality. The fifth-generation Caddy offers a Digital Cockpit,

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Police ‘supercabs’ targeting M6...

Jul 15, 2021Comments off

More than 600 offences were discovered in a week of action by police and Highways England patrolling the M6 in unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’. Police officers caught 92 drivers using their mobile phone illegally – with one

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Transport Decarbonisation Plan

Jul 15, 2021Comments off

The government has published its commitments and the actions needed to decarbonise the entire transport system in the UK. It includes: the pathway to net zero transport in the UK the wider benefits net zero transport

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New FIAG guide to help roll out a post Covi...

Jul 13, 2021Comments off

The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) is so concerned at the impact Covid-19 is having on the safety and compliance of vehicle fleets it has released a series of recommendations on how companies should face up

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Palletline wins gold for health and safety ...

Jul 13, 2021Comments off

Palletline has been awarded with Gold Medal status from RoSPA, after winning nine consecutive Gold awards for health and safety at its site in Birmingham. In a year which saw the Coronavirus pandemic challenge health and safety

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Renault Trucks: Official opening of RHCV Ne...

Jul 13, 2021Comments off

Leading East Midlands independent Renault Trucks distributor RH Commercial Vehicles (RHCV) new site in Newark has been officially opened by Carlos Rodrigues, Managing Director of Renault Trucks Renault Trucks UK & Ireland. RHCV’s new 20,000 sq

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MAN introduces digital side mirror system f...

Jul 12, 2021Comments off

MAN has introduced a range of new technical features for its TGX, TGS, TGM and TGL trucks, including a digital side mirror system. The MAN OptiView mirror replacement system combined with the MAN CruiseAssist driving assistant,

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Record breaking used van auction prices

Jul 12, 2021Comments off

Growing demand for used vans are driving the UK’s economic recovery, contributing to two new records set at Manheim auctions throughout June 2021. Vans are increasingly needed for the home improvements boom, due to a shift

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Wren Kitchens reaches DVSA ‘best in class...

Jul 12, 2021Comments off

Wren Kitchens has been recognised by the DVSA with an Earned Recognition ‘best in class’ standard, after meeting all of the vehicle maintenance standards following a full compliance audit. The independent kitchen specialist said it had

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Northern Ireland moves to tackle drink driv...

Jul 12, 2021Comments off

The Northern Irish Government has announced a change to legislation which will automatically offer those convicted of drink drive offences the opportunity to undertake rehabilitation training. The move, announced by infrastructure minister Nichola Mallon on 25