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Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19...
Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of 2020. Published on 28 January, the DfT stats show, for the
Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to ...
Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in failures due to emissions, with a huge rise of 240 per
World’s first double decker hydrogen bus ...
In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week – featuring a bespoke system from Luxfer Gas Cylinders. The zero
Return of repossessions is unlikely to affe...
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again be able to terminate regulated agreements and repossess goods and vehicles. The
Department for Transport: £93m for road up...
As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for major road upgrades across the country. The Northern Powerhouse is set
Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15...
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). December output
More than a third of van drivers considerin...
The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups in favour of a meat-free diet, research has revealed. A survey
Newly expanded Humber Container Terminal op...
ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in carbon, increased capacity and a more efficient service for customers old
TyreWatch tyre wear specialist tackle mis-a...
TyreWatch, the smart technology tyre monitoring experts are using the latest JOSAM Cam-aligner wheel alignment system to diagnose and correct mis-aligned vehicles which the company says, represents 33% of the UK logistics industry. Supplied by JOSAM’s
WATT Electric Vehicle Company: Future niche...
The niche vehicle industry faces a considerable challenge in the transition to an electric future – low-volume manufacturers wanting to go zero emission cannot buy a sophisticated, yet cost-effective electric vehicle platform “off-the-shelf”. Until now. Today
