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Highways England unveils successful air qua...
Technology which could improve air quality in local communities by helping the way drivers leave motorways was named today as one of the successful entries in a multi-million-pound competition run by Highways England and Innovate UK. The technology would inform drivers of the time remaining before
Urban mobility pods to be driven by 360-deg...
Next-generation urban transport vehicles will be tasked with smoothly and efficiently moving people and goods around busy cities, and a new 360-degree steering unit could help optimise the design and maneuverability of these urban pods. The
Auto Windscreens’ Bags Three-Year Co-op D...
In a new three-year deal announced today, Auto Windscreens has become Co-op Insurance’s preferred vehicle glass repair and replacement provider. The windscreen business will now manage Co-op’s direct motor insurance book, along with its corporate fleet.
The Pros and Cons of Ethanol Fuel
Recently, The All-Party Parliamentary Group for British Bioethanol says the swift introduction of E10 fuel would also help the £1bn British biofuel industry – cutting carbon by as much as taking 700,000 cars off the road. But
Highways England clearly on right lines to ...
‘Ghost’ road markings and blacked out lines, which can confuse drivers, could become a thing of the past thanks to Highways England’s global search for a solution to the problem. When white road markings need to
Venson awarded FTA Van Excellence accredita...
Venson Automotive Solutions has passed the requirements for the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) Van Excellence scheme with flying colours for the fifth consecutive year. Based on the FTA’s best practice guidelines, the certificate recognises Venson’s continued
Research finds that 3PLs still lack innovat...
Third-party logistics companies (3PLs) are lacking in proactivity and continuous improvement, according to the latest research from leading supply chain and logistics consultancy, SCALA. SCALA surveyed a selection of the UK’s best-known businesses and 3PLs (whose
Electric car chargepoints to be installed i...
All new-build homes could soon be fitted with an electric car chargepoint, the government has outlined in a public consultation on changing building regulations in England. The consultation comes alongside a package of announcements to support
Mixed results at LIQUI MOLY for the first h...
The introduction of new company software in January has turned LIQUI MOLY into a permanent building site. The system that was supposed to simplify processes and reduce costs for the oil and additive specialist, has had
Q2 used car prices fall across the board re...
Prices of used diesels, petrols, hybrid and electric cars all fell during Q2 according to the latest report from Autorola. An increase in part exchanges from the new 19-plate in March and the general apathy caused
