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Majority ‘would get the jitters’...
The motor industry has a ‘big job ahead’ in convincing drivers that self-driving vehicles are safe, according to IAM RoadSmart. A new survey carried out by the motoring charity suggests more than 70% of people would not feel
Alexanders keep easy-loading with low-maint...
Alexanders Removals and Storage took delivery of an Ekeri side-opening 18 tonne rigid vehicle in 2017 which, says the company, has greatly improved loading flexibility and requires no maintenance or repairs. The rigid-sided body is equipped
Fleet Management Programmes – Encoura...
When implementing a vehicle management programme, it is important to produce a clear assessment and plan, detailing the business’ fleet objectives. These systems can be fairly broad in terms of their content and the range of
Changing market needs require hybrid system...
The increasing complexity of the European leasing, finance and fleet and mobility markets requires sophisticated, future-ready hybrid computer systems. So says Sofico, software provider to the global automotive finance, leasing, fleet and mobility management markets which
Abellio London Bus adopts fingerprint-based...
Abellio London Bus, one of London’s most innovative public transport companies, has become the first bus operator to adopt new fingerprint-based drug testing technology to support the health and safety of its employees and customers. Abellio
Motorists warned of lower drink drive limit...
British motorists planning to drive abroad this Summer are being warned that the drink drive limit in England & Wales is higher than anywhere else in Europe – apart from Malta. The English and Welsh limit
Ford and Volkswagen Expand Global Alliance
Ford Motor Company and Volkswagen AG are expanding their global alliance to include electric vehicles – and will collaborate with Ford’s self-driving unit Argo AI to introduce autonomous vehicle technology in the U.S. and Europe. Ford
Driver crashes car because they couldn’t ...
A driver whose cluttered car was so messy it caused a collision has been shamed by police officers on social media. Hampshire Police were called to investigate after the driver failed to engage the handbrake on
TyresOnTheDrive.com achieves Van Excellence...
TyresOnTheDrive.com has been recognised for its commitment to safer, more efficient and sustainable van operations after being certified by the Freight Transport Association (FTA) as a Van Excellence operator. The mobile tyre fitting service which operates
Autonomous vehicles reach a new milestone
On 11 July, VINCI Autoroutes and Groupe PSA have deepened trials to assess a vehicle’s ability to drive autonomously at cruising speed and pass through a tollgate in autonomous mode. Two new complex driving situations were
