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Van insurance set to rise
VAN insurance premiums have started to rise once again following the easing of the first lockdown restrictions in early June. Premiums are up 1.6% in the last three months with the average UK premium now £1,515.
Record-breaking bookings for MOT and servic...
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday were record-breaking days for MOT and service bookings, according to data from BookMyGarage.com. The UK’s largest real-time comparison site saw a vast increase in bookings following the Government’s announcement of lockdown 2.0.
Further reaction to SMMT report on new car ...
Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead at Deloitte, said: “New sales fell year-on-year by 2% in October according to today’s figures from the SMMT. “Consumer spending continues to show resilience as demand from private buyers was flat
New car registrations decline -1.6%
The UK new car market declined again in October, with registrations falling by -1.6% year on year, according to the latest figures published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The industry recorded
Robotic ‘pothole police’ innovator to r...
University spin out, Robotiz3d, is to begin developing the world’s first autonomous robot to patrol the streets in search of potholes, following successful private investment. This innovation is set to revolutionise the maintenance of UK roads
SP Energy Networks seeks participants for e...
SP Energy Networks is seeking participants to take part in a major trial of an innovative electric vehicle (EV) charging solution across Cheshire, Merseyside, North Shropshire, and North and Mid-Wales. The trial will evaluate the performance
Volvo Trucks launches a complete range of e...
Next year, hauliers in Europe will be able to order all-electric versions of Volvo’s heavy-duty trucks. This means that Volvo Trucks will offer a complete heavy-duty range with electric drivelines starting in Europe in 2021. Volvo
Original Land Rover Defender silhouette liv...
Land Rover has given Bowler permission to produce vehicles using the classic Defender shape in the next phase of development for the UK-based manufacturer of all-terrain performance cars and rally raid vehicles. The new agreement paves
Amey extends partnership with ADT to enhanc...
Amey, a leading public service provider, has awarded a three-year contract extension to Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) for the provision of a fleet compliance and risk management service. This follows the successful introduction of an electronic
Former police chief backs webinar to help c...
As lockdown looms a community-minded group is offering pro-active support to businesses, employees, self-employed, and individuals to help people cope in the light of the latest restrictions. Stuart Noble, former Chief Superintendent of Lancashire Constabulary and
