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Gove accuses RHA of not being ‘constr...

Oct 02, 2020Comments off

The relationship with Cabinet minister Michael Gove and the Road Haulage Association took a turn for the worse this week when Gove criticised the Road Haulage Association in the House of Commons for its role in

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It’s time for white vans to go green

Oct 02, 2020Comments off

Not that long ago, there were hardly any electric light commercial vehicles on the market. Today, almost all LCVs have an electric variant. Nevertheless, not all fleet managers are eager to accept the EV powertrain for

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Highways England airs plan to protect worke...

Oct 02, 2020Comments off

An inflatable safety barrier that can be put up in a matter of minutes is to help protect road workers on the Highways England road network. The new airbag is being trialled in the Midlands in a bid

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4 reasons why employers should consider an ...

Oct 02, 2020Comments off

Salary sacrifice schemes have become very popular over the past few years as employers look to find new ways of delivering cost effective benefits package in a way that attracts and retains the best talent. These

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Free online guide to upgrading to a socio-e...

Oct 01, 2020Comments off

With the public becoming increasingly aware of vehicle emissions, air quality, traffic congestion and road safety, the pressure is on for fleet decision-makers to maintain a responsible corporate image while continuing to chase the age-old desire

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Euro NCAP launches Assisted Driving Grading

Oct 01, 2020Comments off

Today, 1st October 2020, Euro NCAP announces the release of its second series of Highway Assist tests. To ensure the safe adoption of these and other assisted driving technologies by consumers, Euro NCAP has developed a

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The new BMW 4 Series convertible

Oct 01, 2020Comments off

The sporting prowess and exhilarating driving experience of the new BMW 4 Series are taken to even greater heights with the addition of the new Convertible version. With its standalone design, brand new soft-top construction, diverse

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Drug driving charges surge 125%

Oct 01, 2020Comments off

The number of drug driving charges has risen by 125% to record levels in the last year. The significant rise in the number of charges was found after a Freedom of Information (FOI) request to police

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Uber granted new licence to operate in Lond...

Sep 30, 2020Comments off

Uber will be granted a new licence to operate in the Capital, after a judge concluded that “despite historical failings”, the ride-hailing firm is now a “fit and proper” operator. In November 2019, TfL announced Uber would

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Mayor launches heavy vehicle scrappage sc...

Sep 30, 2020Comments off

A new scrappage scheme targeting some of the most polluting vehicles has been launched in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, which will come into force on 1 March 2021. Heavy vehicles play