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£12m funding for battery research

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

A University of St Andrews-led project to create a safe, cheap, long-lasting battery which could revolutionise electric travel and renewable energy storage has been given £12m from a major funding body. The Faraday Institution announced the

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Licence Bureau highlights startling speed l...

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

A serious lack of road speed limit knowledge among UK business drivers could be costing businesses in excess of *£50 million annually in lost productivity, according to Licence Bureau. The startling figure supports the findings to

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CitNOW partnership with Auto Trader sees gr...

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

CitNOW’s partnership with Auto Trader has seen its 360-degree imagery technology fully integrated into the digital car buying platform’s website. The development means it will now be easier than ever to view high-quality 360-degree interior and

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First commercial freight platoons to appear...

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

Zenzic has today launched the world’s first self-driving roadmap, the UK Connected and Automated Mobility Roadmap to 2030, to clearly show the connections, cross-sector interdependencies and collaboration required to get self-driving vehicles on Britain’s roads in

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CitySprint launches Forward Stock Locations...

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

Leading same day courier company, CitySprint, has expanded its range of services with the launch of a Forward Stock Location (FSL) offer. The strategic storage locations are ideal for customers requiring immediate access to replacement parts

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Plea for a renewed focus on corporate vehic...

Sep 04, 2019Comments off

The safety of all road users is being impacted by a corporate-wide move away from company-provided vehicles with a rising number of employees taking cash allowances and increases in on-demand vehicle rental. What’s more with maintenance

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HORIBA MIRA Calls for Urgent Review of Outd...

Sep 03, 2019Comments off

An urgent overhaul of how range is determined on electric vehicles (EVs) is needed if the UK is to successfully tackle ‘range anxiety’, according to global engineering and testing consultancy HORIBA MIRA. The call-to-action, summarised in

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Developments in end of life vehicle inspect...

Sep 02, 2019Comments off

The latest developments in end of life vehicle inspections is the core theme of the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s next meeting, taking place on September 18 at the Derby offices of motor retail legal experts Geldards. Key

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3 fleet maintenance tips that will reduce y...

Sep 02, 2019Comments off

Kelly Friel, Digital Product Manager from Zoro, shares her tips for reducing the downtime of your fleet through thorough maintenance. Accidents and emergency repairs are a nightmare for any business owner. And, when you manage something

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Bank of England briefed on UK automotive ma...

Sep 02, 2019Comments off

Analysts from cap hpi have briefed the Bank of England on the UK new and used car markets. The briefing, by Derren Martin, head of valuations, and Andrew Mee, head of forecast, covered the current and