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The changing face of UK van drivers

May 09, 2019Comments off

From professional knitters to vicars, the UK’s van drivers are fast becoming an eclectic mix of people, as new research released by MoneySuperMarket reveals who are the most accident-prone drivers. While the stereotypical van driver might be thought of as a builder, painter or carpenter, 40

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Having nine points on licence cheaper than ...

May 08, 2019Comments off

Being one step away from a driving ban can mean cheaper car insurance costs than having zero no-claims discount according to new research by Vantage Leasing. Insurance quotes were nearly 10% cheaper on average for a

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Plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in

May 08, 2019Comments off

A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two thirds (68%) plug their car in every single day and 90% charge their vehicles at

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Demand for EU action on safe and comfortabl...

May 08, 2019Comments off

Transport by road is vital for Europe, carrying around three quarters of inland freight in the EU. However, the truck parking areas where drivers rest are insufficient or in desperate need of an upgrade. Now employers’

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81% of consumers call for licence ban for r...

May 08, 2019Comments off

As the fifth UN Road Safety Week (6-12 May) calls for people to #SpeakUp and save lives, a survey from Venson, an independent UK wide fleet solutions provider, reveals escalating concern over reckless driving. 8 out

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New car demand falls in April as plug-in hy...

May 08, 2019Comments off

  The UK new car market declined by -4.1% in April, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The month saw 161,064 units registered, the second lowest April volume since 2012

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Citroën helps smooth over UK potholes amid...

May 08, 2019Comments off

As the automotive brand dedicated to providing class-leading Advanced Comfort, Citroën decided to team up with its New C5 Aircross SUV Brand Ambassador, Austin Healey, and Surrey County Council to smooth over 200 potholes in the

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Motoring expert selects EVs to consider buy...

May 07, 2019Comments off

With the increasing popularity of electric vehicles, automotive data experts cap hpi has compiled a select list of vehicles worthy of driver consideration. Senior valuations editor Chris Plumb has identified five EVs that not only perform

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Marketing director appointed for Scania (Gr...

May 07, 2019Comments off

Scania (Great Britain) Limited has strengthened its executive management team with the appointment of Paul Smith, 42, to the position of Marketing Director with immediate effect.  Based at the company’s headquarters and customer support centre in

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The future of electric vehicles

May 07, 2019Comments off

Go Ultra Low will return to the Hay Festival this year to host a panel on the future of electric vehicles. Following a successful inaugural event at 2018’s festival, broadcaster and author Kate Humble will chair