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From Cold Chain News Editor, Dean Stiles It is rare that Cold Chain News finds itself making political points but these are strange times. The economic indicators for the UK economy, and for the transport and
Trakm8 and FMG extend telematics contract
Telematics specialist, Trakm8, has announced a contract extension with FMG which will see the company provide its telematics-based services for a further three years. Trakm8 has been working with FMG, the UK’s leading independent provider of
Little sign of car-buying Brexit jitters
Brexit is having almost no impact on consumers’ car purchase plans, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 motorists. With less than nine months to go before Britain leaves the European Union an overwhelming
Sunglasses – A shady business
The sky’s blue, sun is shining and the snow, fog and rain are a distant memory. It’s time to get the top down, the shades on and celebrate the great British summer with some open-air motoring.
Vauxhall updates its best selling Corsa ran...
With a simplified model range, Vauxhall has updated its top-selling Corsa range, with highlights including new Euro 6.2 compliant engines, new trims and integrated sat nav as standard on up-level models. The new Corsa range is
Volvo Trucks simplifies daily operations wi...
With the introduction of Volvo Connect, a new customer portal that offers a single interface for digital services and functions, Volvo Trucks makes it even easier for customers to access the full benefits of digitalisation and
UK drivers spent over £100k in two weeks o...
The UK’s biggest online garage and car repair marketplace has revealed that drivers in the UK have spent more than £100k on air conditioning services in the last two weeks due to the heatwave. Based on
DVSA must do more to find and keep HGV test...
Last week DVSA committed to recruiting additional MOT testers to offset the much-publicised shortfall after pressure from industry groups and operators forced the regulator to act. DVSA’s changes to its Authorised Testing Facility (ATF) programme, known
Nine top tips for surviving summer driving
Most Brits love nothing more than basking in the sunshine, and according to reports, Britain is about to hit a heatwave, as tropical air from the Atlantic Azores islands engulf the nation over the next 10
UK automotive industry urges rethink on Bre...
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today called for swifter progress on Brexit and a deal that, as a minimum, maintains customs union membership and delivers single market benefits. With investment slowing and time
