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GEM publishes new ‘Blue Light Aware&#...

Sep 14, 2020Comments off

A new version of a video – which advises motorists on how to help an emergency service driver on a ‘blue light run’ – has been launched by GEM Motoring Assist. First published in 2011, Blue

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Speed compliance highest on 60mph roads

Sep 14, 2020Comments off

The proportion of cars exceeding the speed limit in free-flowing conditions has remained broadly stable since 2011, the DfT has concluded, after publishing new data for 2019. The statistics measure speed and compliance at sites where

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Transport for London slammed for ignoring r...

Sep 11, 2020Comments off

The looming Direct Vision Standard (DVS) for commercial vehicles in London ‘bizarrely’ ignores the proven effectiveness of safety tech like reversing alarms, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26, all goods vehicles over 12

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Goodyear Total Mobility announces partnersh...

Sep 11, 2020Comments off

Goodyear is delighted to announce a five-year partnership with Bretts Transport. As part of this deal, Bretts Transport will be supplied with premium tyres from the FUELMAX GEN-2  range, and be supported by TruckForce, under the

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Electric vehicles from Daimler Trucks &...

Sep 11, 2020Comments off

Daimler Trucks & Buses is celebrating another milestone on the road to the electrification of its vehicle portfolio: Customers worldwide have already covered more than seven million kilometers with battery-powered, locally CO2-neutral trucks and buses. Positive

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Rise of multi-bid fleet acquisition policie...

Sep 10, 2020Comments off

Multi-bid fleet acquisition policies are becoming an important method of cost savings for fleet managers in a post-pandemic business environment. The benefits of multi-bid fleet acquisition policies are leasing rate reductions which can be between £20-£50

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Vauxhall announces pricing for new Vivaro-e...

Sep 10, 2020Comments off

Vauxhall has confirmed prices for its new all-electric Vivaro-e Life multi-seat passenger car. The Vivaro-e Life is available with up to nine seats and is capable of driving up to 143 miles with zero emissions from

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IVECO re-launches its DRIVEAWAY bodybuilder...

Sep 10, 2020Comments off

From September, IVECO will further enhance the appeal of its Daily range while simultaneously cutting lead times by re-launching an improved DRIVEAWAY bodybuilder programme. As the country moves beyond the turbulence of 2020 so far, some

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UK councils lose at least £40.1M in parkin...

Sep 10, 2020Comments off

During lockdown (April 2020 to June 2020), UK council parking charge notice (PCN) income declined by a staggering £40,147,790.86 – a 70.8% decrease from the same period last year. Through FOI requests to the largest UK

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Nissan celebrates production of the 500,000...

Sep 09, 2020Comments off

In celebration of World EV Day, Nissan marked the production of the 500,000th LEAF, the world’s first mass-market 100% electric car. With half a million LEAF built globally, customers around the world continue to embrace the