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LEVC VN5 electric van starts production

Nov 03, 2020Comments off

LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) today announces the start of production for its new electric van, VN5.  The new model is designed, engineered and manufactured at LEVC’s award-winning production plant in Ansty, Coventry – the UK’s

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NewMotion partners with Osprey Charging

Nov 03, 2020Comments off

Leading European smart charging solutions provider, NewMotion, has today announced a roaming partnership with UK charge point operator Osprey Charging, formerly Engenie. Under the partnership, 259 rapid connections are added to NewMotion’s public charging network. NewMotion

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10,000 instances of tailgating spotted in j...

Nov 03, 2020Comments off

Almost 10,000 vehicles were caught tailgating in the first two weeks of new cameras being tested to clamp down on the offence. Highways England and police have joined forces to tackle the offence which is a factor in around one

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Boost your fleet operation with SNAP Accoun...

Nov 03, 2020Comments off

Is your fleet operation paper-based? Do your drivers still carry cash and collect receipts? SNAP Account was introduced to modernise outdated procedures in the HGV industry. The all-in-one smart-payment solution allows fleets to digitalise their operations

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Less than half of drivers aware of smart mo...

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

Brake says the findings of a new survey reinforce the urgent need to improve public awareness of smart motorways. The survey of 2,000 UK drivers, carried out with breakdown provider Green Flag, shows while 75% of

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‘Serious safety concerns’ expre...

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

The Government has been urged to revise plans to permit the use of Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) because the technology will ‘put lives at risk’. In August, the Government launched a call for evidence into use

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Test drives triple in recent months

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

The number of test drive bookings has more than tripled in recent months, according to analysis by AX of the latest data from its dealer demo fleet. There were nearly 25,000 demo bookings on the AX

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CV dealerships encouraged to follow new HSE...

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

Vibratory tools are common within the commercial vehicle workshop and pose HAV (Hand Arm Vibration) risks. Whether its bench grinders, portable drills or orbital sanders, its likely technicians are using these tools on a daily basis,

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Renault ZOE helps Islington Council enhance...

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

The 100 per cent electric Renault ZOE is helping Islington Council to continue its drive to both create a greener fleet and make its inner London borough a healthier and cleaner environment for over 206,000 residents.

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Citroen celebrates 40th anniversary of the ...

Nov 02, 2020Comments off

Citroen is marking forty years since the launch of the “Charleston” special series. In October 1980, Citroen released 8,000 2CV Charleston models for a price of 24,800 Francs. The new model was designed to satisfy 2CV