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EV charging stations surpass number of fuel...
There are now almost 1,000 more public places to charge electric cars than there are forecourts to pump petrol in the UK – 9,300 EV charging locations compared to 8,400 fuel stations.1 The crossover happened more
New HGV market almost doubles in Q2 with re...
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market rose 46.3% in the second quarter of 2019, with 15,605 units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). A number
Dometic launches ultra slim highly efficien...
Driving long range requires some breaks for drivers to rest and recover in order to stay alert. In warmer climates, parking coolers are a prerequisite to make such stops comfortable so that the drivers can rest
How hanging an air freshener or fluffy dice...
An air freshener hanging from your rear-view mirror could be enough to land you with a £1,000 fine and 3 points on your licence, police are warning. A new crackdown could deem anything from invasive sat
M1 safety week reduces collisions by a thir...
A week of action to improve safety on the M1 helped to reduce collisions by almost a third. The number of incidents during the Highways England initiative fell from 90 collisions during the previous week to
Yodel invents trailer safety gate system to...
Independent UK parcel carrier, Yodel, has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop an innovative new safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet. The custom-engineered safety
UK used car market down -2.8% in Q2
The UK’s used car market declined by a moderate -2.8% in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 2,034,236 transactions took
Wearable AR tech drives future for Renault ...
Renault Trucks is rolling out its innovative remote mentoring solution, ‘Optiview’ in its workshops across the country. Equipping technicians with RealWear HMT-1 headsets will enable them to significantly speed up repairs and maintenance for its customers.
Could solid-state batteries signal a major ...
Range anxiety, expense, safety, weight – just some of the issues potential electric car buyers are having to face. Lithium-ion batteries have been around for some time and have been the basis for electric vehicle development
Highways England geared up to help motorist...
More than 480 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed on motorways and major A-roads to help families have smoother journeys over the August bank holiday. Highways England will remove the roadworks by early Friday
