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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid is...

Aug 17, 2020Comments off

The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV remains a best-selling PHEV in the UK, out-selling every other plug-in hybrid SUV on the market so far in 2020 and second only to a recently-launched premium brand saloon. Despite the massive disruption caused

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bp Chargemaster goes live in trial at M...

Aug 17, 2020Comments off

bp Chargemaster has launched rapid electric vehicle (EV) chargers at M&S’s newest store – Maidstone Eclipse Park (just off junction 7 of the M20 in Kent). bp Chargemaster and M&S have partnered to assess the use

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Asda launches the first fleet of sustainabl...

Aug 14, 2020Comments off

Asda has announced a market first as it launches a new fleet of home delivery vans, which will aim to drive down carbon emissions and reduce the number of miles driven each day. The new carbon

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Poor satnav positioning could land you in t...

Aug 14, 2020Comments off

Poor positioning of satnav devices on car windscreens is posing a significant threat to road safety, says breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. Today’s large screen devices positioned in the middle of car windscreens mean a potentially

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Pricing & specification for the new eS...

Aug 14, 2020Comments off

The UK’s market-leading large van has now joined Mercedes-Benz’ electric line up, to keep businesses moving intelligently, cost-effectively and sustainably. Priced from £51,950* based on an eSprinter Van PROGRESSIVE L2 H2 front-wheel drive, excluding VAT and

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Britain’s worst learner drivers revealed

Aug 14, 2020Comments off

Moneyshake submitted a Freedom of Information request to find out how many drivers have penalty points (or endorsements) on their provisional licence. The latest data released by the DVLA shows that a shocking 65,054 learner drivers have

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Volvo dealer launches charity initiative wi...

Aug 13, 2020Comments off

Two new eye-catching Volvo FH with I-Save demonstrators have hit the road for Volvo Truck and Bus Centre North & Scotland – aiming to raise much-needed funds and awareness for two of the UK’s largest cancer

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First Mile powers-up sustainability with ne...

Aug 13, 2020Comments off

Leading recycling and sustainability company, First Mile, has introduced a new scheme to recycle rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (LIB), commonly found in everyday handheld electronics, such as mobile phones and laptops, as well as electric scooters, bikes,

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London bus garage becomes world’s largest...

Aug 13, 2020Comments off

A North London bus garage is set to become a ‘virtual power station’, generating electricity from buses when not in use.  Following a transformation to garage nearly 100 new zero-emission electric buses, Northumberland Park is now

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Operators put at risk by London Direct Visi...

Aug 13, 2020Comments off

The confusion surrounding Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) legislation is putting operators at risk, claims a leading road safety expert. From October 26, all goods vehicles over 12 tonnes will require a permit to