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GEM Motoring Assist: forget that extra hour...
Road Safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging the UK government to look again at ending what it calls the ‘pointless practice’ of putting the clocks back in late October, in favour of adopting a year-round
HERE integrates what3words into in-car navi...
HERE and what3words have partnered up to offer the next generation of precision in-car navigation. OEMs using HERE Technologies can now include what3words as an in-car navigation feature, with drivers of enabled vehicles able to navigate
‘No deal’ tariffs would undermi...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has again urged both sides to re-engage with vigour in the Brexit negotiation process, honouring the commitment to get a good deal done, as new calculations illustrate the
Vanarama recognised for five-star customer ...
Vanarama, the UK’s largest and best known car and van leasing company, has been recognised as one of the best companies in the country for customer service and employee wellbeing. At last week’s prestigious UK Customer
Next steps announced to close mobile phone ...
People using a hand-held mobile phone in all circumstances while driving will be breaking the law, under new government plans unveiled by Roads Minister Baroness Vere today (Saturday 17 October), to close a legislation loophole and
Cowboy wheel clampers desperate to return
A push by private parking firms to bring back the cowboy wheel clamping and towing scourge that was banned in 20121 has been uncovered by the AA’s Motoring Policy Unit. In submissions to a consultation on
Police forces urged to make changes to spee...
Police forces and safer roads partnerships across the country are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy that will increase the threat of detection for motorists. In a report published on 15 October,
Fraikin develops new HGV maintenance appren...
Commercial fleet services company, Fraikin, has launched a new apprenticeship programme, offering the opportunity to begin a specialist career as an HGV technician at five of the company’s maintenance depots across the UK. The Heavy
No deal Brexit comment
John Perry, managing director at leading supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, commented: “Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK must now prepare for the prospect of a No Deal Brexit from Jan 1st. However, it is
Webfleet Solutions launch ‘Green Your...
Together with Justdiggit, Webfleet Solutions, Europe’s number one telematics solutions provider, is launching Green Your Fleet, a new tool that helps fleet customers to make a positive climate impact. The initiative builds upon a long-term partnership
