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Mock trial highlights importance of fleet s...

Mar 02, 2020Comments off

Businesses in Wirral have participated in a mock trial, gaining an understanding of the potential consequences they face if one of their drivers is involved in a collision. Organised by Wirral Council’s road safety team as part

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Fleet drivers can be better prepared for ri...

Mar 02, 2020Comments off

Perhaps the single largest topic for discussion in the automotive industry is automation. Whether we are to believe Elon Musk’s promises of self-driving Teslas within the year*, there is no doubt that fully autonomous vehicles will

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Shortage of skills threatens road safety ...

Feb 28, 2020Comments off

A recent article in FleetPoint* referenced comments from Graham O’Neill, the CEO of ACIS, on how bodyshops are evolving to meet the growing number of EV vehicles on the roads. We agree that bodyshops need to

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Andover Trailers drawbar combination offers...

Feb 28, 2020Comments off

Agricultural plant specialist Farol has continued its long-standing relationship with Andover Trailers, taking delivery of a new ultra-versatile drawbar combination to help move a variety of plant and machinery across the UK.   The bespoke-built Andover

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Middle-lane hoggers targeted by vigilante g...

Feb 28, 2020Comments off

“Why are you a middle lane moron?” The question asked by many motorway drivers has now become a prominent feature on a stretch of the M6. It seems that one fed-up motorist has been driven to

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New Ford Transit parking tech makes “It...

Feb 27, 2020Comments off

Parking a van that is more than one metre longer than a Mondeo wagon in crowded streets or loading bays can be the stuff of nightmares. And even a low-speed bump can cost a business money

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Coronavirus may reduce supply of low-cost t...

Feb 27, 2020Comments off

While the closure of manufacturing facilities across China due to Coronavirus may reduce the supply of low-cost tyres to Britain, TyreSafe is advising motorists to think twice before turning to part worns as an alternative. Low-cost

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Used car market sees the strongest February...

Feb 27, 2020Comments off

Demand from trade buyers drove the used car market to increase by 1.1%, marking the strongest February since 2012. The result is significantly higher than the five-year average for February of 0.2%,  according to the experts

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Adverttu’s transit advertising fleet surp...

Feb 27, 2020Comments off

Adverttu, the fast-growing AdTech company redefining out of home advertising, has partnered with Shift, the UK’s favourite delivery, removals and transport marketplace, to provide Shift’s drivers with an easy and free way to earn more money

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Volvo Trucks launches four new trucks by st...

Feb 26, 2020Comments off

Volvo Trucks latest launch film has reached new heights. To demonstrate the power and strength of its four new vehicles, Volvo built a colossal 15-metre, 58-tonne truck tower, stacking its four new trucks on top of