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The new BMW 4 Series convertible
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
Drug driving charges surge 125%
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
Uber granted new licence to operate in Lond...
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
Mayor launches heavy vehicle scrappage sc...
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
Company shuttle services for a COVID safe c...
Responsible businesses seeking safe and reliable methods of getting staff to workplaces has led to a surge in demand for private shuttle bus services, according to business transport specialist Transport2 where enquiries have shot up 30% in the last
SMMT launches Safe Harbour Scheme
In a first for the UK automotive sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today launched a new Safe Harbour Scheme to help save jobs across the UK automotive industry, including its critical supply
Mahle and Ballard to cooperate on fuel cell...
MAHLE and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems Inc. have agreed to work together in the future on developing fuel cell systems for commercial vehicles of various weight classes. The long-term goal of the cooperation
Are your tyres ready for action?
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging car owners to make monthly checks of air pressure, condition and tread on their tyres. GEM’s call comes at the start of Tyre Safety Month (this
Less than a quarter of new cars have manual...
Traditional mechanical handbrakes are continuing to die out as car manufacturers ditch them in favour of electronic parking brakes, according to research by CarGurus. CarGurus, the fastest growing automotive shopping site in the UK,* found that
Volvo Cars receives Science Based Targets I...
Volvo Cars has received a valuable third-party approval for its climate action plan, one of the most ambitious in the car industry. The climate plan, under which Volvo Cars strives to become a climate neutral company
