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Petrol stations: beware pricey parking tick...
Petrol price comparison site, PetrolPrices, has highlighted a new phenomenon on petrol stations – parking fines! Private parking firms are issuing steep fines to motorists who stay too long at petrol stations, with both BP and
Shell partners with Morrisons to increase f...
Shell has today announced a new fuel card acceptance partnership with UK supermarket, Morrisons. Shell Multi-Network Fuel Cards will now be accepted at Morrisons filling stations across the UK. The announcement signals Shell’s first move into
Only ambitious Brexit deal will safeguard j...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has this evening urged all parties to put UK Automotive at the heart of their economic and trade policies. Setting out the industry’s priorities for a new government,
The five benefits of advanced lubrication a...
As the seasons change, creating new driving conditions, drivers’ thoughts will traditionally turn to the state of their vehicle and ensuring it is prepared for the coming months. However, as today’s engines become smaller and more
Wheelchair accessible vehicle: a market tha...
In terms of mobility, people with disabilities often face significant issues. Wheelchair accessible vehicles, however, allow people to travel and move more freely and safely. In recent years, the automotive industry has made significant progress to
Warwickshire Police step up efforts to enfo...
Police in Warwickshire have announced the launch of a new unit to tackle commercial vehicles and hauliers that “pose serious danger” to other road users. The Commercial Vehicle Unit, which becomes operational in January 2020, will carry
Uber loses licence to operate in London
Transport for London (TfL) has labelled safety its ‘number one priority’ after announcing Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in the Capital. In a statement issued on 25 November*, TfL says Uber
Car thieves exploiting WhatsApp
Motor thieves are using WhatsApp groups to plan and execute car thefts as the UK vehicle crime wave continues, according to vehicle protection specialists at AX. Criminals draw up and share ‘shopping lists’ of makes and
eVHub raises capital to fill London’s gro...
30-minute electric vehicle charging hub provider eVHub is raising capital to fill London’s growing electric vehicle charging capacity gap through Growthdeck, the private equity investment firm. eVHub’s charging hubs will house between 15 and 30 charging
Europcar Mobility Group: New van rental sit...
As part of its growing Europcar van supersite network, Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced the opening of its latest location in Parkway Avenue, Sheffield, providing convenient access to all routes into and out of the
