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New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined in the first quarter of 2018, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 9,785 new commercial vehicles over six tonnes
6 out of 10 Motorists loathe roadwork delay...
According a survey by Chapter 8 Shop, a specialist in road safety, 6 out of 10 motorists hate delays as a result of roadworks and believe something needs to change. However, in contrast to this, 8
Thatcham Research has called for progress o...
Thatcham Research calls on UK Government and carmakers to not stall on mandatory fitment of AEB as EC announces new car safety regulations Thatcham Research welcomes today’s (17 May 2018) European Commission announcement of proposals for the
The European Commission has announced detai...
The European Commission has announced details of its Third Mobility Package. The package is wide-ranging and includes: a target to reduce deaths and serious injuries on EU roads by 50% between 2020 and 2030; a proposal
Developments in road safety took a major st...
Developments in the safety of our roads took a huge leap forward today, with a landmark EU proposal to mandate the fitting of lifesaving technologies, including Advanced Emergency Braking (AEB) and Intelligent Speed Assistance (ISA), in
MOT rule changes: 20 May 2018
The way that the MOT test works in England, Scotland and Wales will change from Sunday 20 May 2018. There are 5 main changes you need to know. Defects will be categorised differently Defects found during
How Does GDPR Impact the Motor Trade?
On May 25th 2018, the EU’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation comes into force. It promises to have a major impact on working practices for all UK businesses, with the motor trade as much affected as any other
New technology launched to tackle tyre unde...
UK technology company Wheely-Safe has launched a new easy-to-fit tyre pressure management system (TPMS) for car, van, minibus, plant and trailer operators designed to make it simple for both drivers and fleet managers to keep on
Potholes plaguing business drivers
In the wake of the ongoing ‘pothole epidemic’ Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech driven business mobility provider, has revealed a sharp increase in the number of business drivers claiming damages attributed to potholes. Nexus’
GreenFleet is coming to Wales
GreenFleet CYMRU is designed to educate fleet and transport professionals on ULEVs and how introducing them into your fleet operation can be extremely beneficial not just to the environment, but also your running costs. Why ULEVs? Fuel costs for
