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Fleet Alliance sees huge surge in electric ...
Fleet Alliance has seen a huge surge in orders for of electric vehicles (EVs) as companies and drivers alike look to take advantage of attractive tax rates available, while enhancing their green credentials. In the last
Government urged to review drink driving ap...
A new report is urging the Government to carry out a ‘major’ review into drink driving, after concluding the current system is ‘no longer adequate’. The report, published by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS),
‘Be the mate who won’t speed’...
A new THINK! campaign urges young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’ to keep themselves and others safe on the road, and help reduce pressure on the NHS. The new campaign,
Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19...
Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of 2020. Published on 28 January, the DfT stats show, for the
Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to ...
Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in failures due to emissions, with a huge rise of 240 per
World’s first double decker hydrogen bus ...
In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week – featuring a bespoke system from Luxfer Gas Cylinders. The zero
Return of repossessions is unlikely to affe...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again be able to terminate regulated agreements and repossess goods and vehicles. The
Department for Transport: £93m for road up...
As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for major road upgrades across the country. The Northern Powerhouse is set
Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December output
More than a third of van drivers considerin...
The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups in favour of a meat-free diet, research has revealed. A survey
