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World première in Düsseldorf of the new C...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

It wins plaudits as a van, family MPV, shuttle and camper with limitless versatility: the Caddy. To date over three million have been built, and now, as a world première, VWCV is revealing the progressive, fifth

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Mental health: having someone in their corn...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

Stars from the world of sport are making it more acceptable for the van community to speak about their mental health and wellbeing, more than any profession in the UK according to research from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Kia and Hyundai develop world’s first ICT...

Feb 21, 2020Comments off

Kia and Hyundai announced that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic

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IRU report uncovers barriers to road safety...

Feb 21, 2020Comments off

IRU (International Road Transport Union) has released a comprehensive report on road safety investment by mobility and logistics operating companies. The findings highlight that while the commercial road transport industry recognises it has a key role

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Turbulent times provide opportunity for new...

Feb 20, 2020Comments off

The current turbulence and uncertainty in the fleet market surrounding WLTP and the outlawing of fossil fuel and hybrid vehicles in just 12-15 years’ time makes this an ideal time for companies to review their fleet

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Tesla Model X: automatic brakes just saved ...

Feb 20, 2020Comments off

Two families narrowly avoided being crushed by a tree as their Tesla Model X automatic brakes denied a Storm Dennis disaster. Laurence Sanderson, his wife and three children, were driving through Dorset when an oak tree

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NewMotion: 2020 EV driver survey

Feb 20, 2020Comments off

NewMotion 10th anniversary event fully powered by batteries of six electric vehicles Amsterdam, February 19, 2020 – NewMotion, a leading smart charging solutions provider for electric vehicles celebrated its 10th anniversary with the first V2X powered

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Coronavirus makes an impact

Feb 20, 2020Comments off

Coronavirus is starting to make itself felt with the news that Jaguar Land Rover is facing a temporary closure, and JCB instigating a shorter working week and cancelling overtime. Jaguar Land Rover is an integral part

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The company car is back!

Feb 19, 2020Comments off

Eight out of ten business employees who currently opt out of a company car scheme are ‘likely’ or ‘very likely’ to move back to company cars – and these cars will be electric – according to

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APPG launches inquiry into impact of Clean ...

Feb 19, 2020Comments off

Following the re-formation of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Road Freight and Logistics, the group is now calling for evidence in its first inquiry of the new Parliament: the impact of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) on