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New MOT standards improving our air quality

Nov 26, 2018Comments off

Following changes to the MOT test on 20 May 2018, more than 744,592 cars have failed the emissions test. The cars have either been taken off the road or fixed, helping to improve air quality. This compares

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Carrier Transicold Engineless Systems Help ...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

In a move designed to improve the sustainability of its commercial vehicle fleet, Gloucestershire-based Creed Foodservice has specified its first Carrier Transicold ICELAND TWINCOOL engineless refrigeration systems for 12 new DAF LF rigid trucks. Carrier Transicold,

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Bold new measures to keep people safe on th...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

A number of ground-breaking initiatives have been announced as part of a 2 year action plan to improve road safety. The 50 proposed new measures are part of the government’s plan to combat road rage, encourage greater mutual respect

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New GPS tracking system allows companies to...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

Verizon Connect is expanding its fleet management system REVEAL with a solution that enables businesses in the UK to manage assets in addition to their fleet of vehicles. With the launch of the new GPS tracking

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Teletrac Navman appoints new Vice president...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

Teletrac Navman, which has been at the forefront of telematics technology for more 25 years, has appointed Richard Lilwall as the new Vice President and Managing Director of its Europe division. Lilwall will be responsible for

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How VR can improve health and safety in the...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

Ben Bennett, Managing Director of virtual and augmented reality developer Luminous, explains how these burgeoning technologies can help to improve health and safety in the transport sector. Virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have come

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LGV drivers & cyclists swap wheels for...

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

Ford’s Transport Operations team partnered with the London Cycling campaign to bring Ford’s ‘WheelSwap’ VR experience to life. ‘WheelSwap’, which is part of Ford’s ‘Share The Road’ campaign, allows motorists to experience a journey from a

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Which insurers accept dash cam footage?

Nov 23, 2018Comments off

Researchers at Nextbase spoke to 29 of the UK’s leading insurers to get their views on dash cams – small, forward-facing in car cameras that record the driver’s view, providing independent footage when a motorist is

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The sophisticated new Audi A1 Sportback

Nov 22, 2018Comments off

Since 2010 Audi has been compressing all that it stands for into the A1 – a premium subcompact hatchback that has the measure of the urban environment but is also fit to go the distance –

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All-new Ford Focus Active Crossover

Nov 22, 2018Comments off

The all-new Ford Focus Active crossover introduces SUV-inspired versatility to the confidence-inspiring, intuitive, and rewarding all-new Focus driving experience. Available in spacious five-door hatchback and estate body styles with rugged exterior styling, the Focus Active features