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Masternaut launches real-time activity trac...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

Leading telematics supplier Masternaut is enhancing its support for fleet operators by adding real-time job tracking, based on live vehicle data. Masternaut On Time is a tool designed for both the driver and the company that

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Schmitz Cargobull’s smart trailer telemat...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

Kent-based haulier Kelly International has bought six new Schmitz Cargobull curtainsiders, fitted with the manufacturer’s trailer telematics system to help increase trailer uptime and traceability. The latest arrivals incorporate TrailerConnect, which provides real-time location and component

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Boughey Distribution invests in trailer tel...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

Boughey Distribution, part of NWF Group, is rolling out Michelin’s EffiTrailer telematics system across all 236 trailers in its fleet. The move follows a trial organised by local Michelin advocate dealer Quinton Tyres, which demonstrated the

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Ford expands EV Line-up in Europe while ann...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

Ford is expanding its electric vehicle line-up in Europe, introducing at least three new nameplates in the next five years, including the all-new Mustang-inspired fully electric performance utility. The new nameplates are in addition to all-new

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Vehicle speed compliance statistics for Gre...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

With this week’s release of government vehicle speed compliance statistics, DriveTech echo president of the AA, Edmund King’s, sentiment and believe it is important that police forces have the necessary roads policing resource. One of the

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The new Astra production at Ellesmere Port ...

Jun 28, 2019Comments off

The PSA Group, owners of Vauxhall, have committed to building the next generation of the Astra in Ellesmere Port, but only if a satisfactory Brexit is attained. Primarily, frictionless borders are key to their decision to

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SPAR distributor turns once again to Gray a...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

The latest addition to family-owned James Hall & Co’s refrigerated transport fleet is by preferred supplier Gray & Adams and features the electric rear shutter door which it now specifies as a matter of course. The

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Cities where electric vehicle owners are dr...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

New research by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk shows the cities with the highest percentage of driveway bookings by electric and hybrid vehicle owners. The analysis looked at over 600,000 bookings over an 18-month period and while

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Meyer adopts new HMRC Customs Declaration S...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is migrating away from the legacy Customs Handling of Import and Export Freight (CHIEF) system to its new Customs Declaration Service (CDS). Amongst the first organisations to adopt the new system

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UK car manufacturing declines for 12th mont...

Jun 27, 2019Comments off

British car production fell for the 12th month in a row in May, as output dropped 15.5%, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 21,239 fewer units were manufactured, with