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Bridgestone reveals ‘Webfleet Solutio...
Following the acquisition of TomTom Telematics by Bridgestone Europe (Bridgestone) on 1 April 2019, Bridgestone has announced that TomTom Telematics’ company name will become Webfleet Solutions as of 1 October 2019. The acquisition of TomTom Telematics
Government ‘working to enable advance...
A ‘pioneering’ new project will help ensure self-driving vehicles are safe and secure before future introduction on UK roads, the Government says. Unveiled on 4 September, CAV PASS is a new safety benchmark which sets out to prevent
Local councils need powers to stop lorry-ma...
Local authorities are calling for more powers to help stop lorries causing ‘havoc’ in towns and villages throughout England. The Local Government Association (LGA) says there has been a ‘spate of accidents’ where lorries have blocked streets,
Smart motorways ‘a risk to life’...
Plans to roll-out smart motorways across the country have been dealt a ‘severe blow’, according to a national newspaper. First introduced in 2014, smart motorways use variable speed limits to manage traffic and tackle stop-start congestion.
UK 2nd cheapest country in Europe to own an...
LeasePlan has released its annual Car Cost Index, with the latest analysis revealing that compared to 2018, there has been a sharp decline in the price differences between electric cars and petrol/diesel vehicles across the European
HB Commercial grows again with new trailers...
HB Commercial, the vehicle service, parts, rentals and sales group have added a further consignment of Krone Box Liner container carriers to their rental fleet which, say the company, establishes them as the largest single provider
Hidden dangers on city streets
Ford Mobility in Europe has been employing big data analytics combined with detailed on-site observations to discover where – and why – some stretches of road are more likely to experience road safety incidents than others.
Drivers want technicians to come to them in...
The AA’s Business Services team is calling for radical change when it comes to solving the outstanding vehicle recall challenge. AA Populus Driver Panel data suggests more than half (57%) of drivers would like an alternative
SWARCO eVolt secures Engenie order at Cenex...
SWARCO eVolt, the award-winning Electric Vehicle (EV) charging business, has announced the first order from electric vehicle (EV) charging network Engenie for 150kW ultra-rapid charging points intended for their expanding UK network. The order was placed and confirmed at the Cenex
EV fleet adoption tips for businesses makin...
The transport sector is the fastest growing contributor to climate emissions. However, the impending EV revolution is aiming to slow this concerning trend and unlock new business benefits for those adopting electric over traditional fossil fuels.
