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MOT electric van ‘loophole’ pre...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

The fact that electric vans do not currently require an MOT test presents a major worry for fleets as a wave of new vehicles starts to reach the market, with many being shown at next month’s

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Mazda3 Sport Black on sale from 3rd April

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

The popular Mazda3 range has been boosted with the launch of the Mazda3 Sport Black special edition. Delivering an appealing blend of increased specification and sporty styling enhancements, the Sport Black arrives in dealerships from the

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The Motor Ombudsman makes it easier and qui...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is pleased to announce that it has upgraded its online consumer reviews tool on its Garage Finder (www.TheMotorOmbudsman.org/garage-finder). The refreshed design and layout makes it easier and quicker

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Pod Point wins Mitsubishi preferred supplie...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

Electric vehicle charging provider Pod Point has sparked a three-year preferred supplier deal with Mitsubishi Motors in the UK, importer of the UK’s bestselling plug-in hybrid vehicle, the Outlander PHEV. Under the new partnership, Pod Point

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ERM Advanced Telematics’ Parking Habi...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

International automotive technology company ERM Advanced Telematics Ltd. is stepping up efforts to offer the Parking Habits service developed by the company to automobile dealerships working in the BHPH (Buy Here Pay Here) car financing method.

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London’s motorcyclists protest over safet...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

Motorcyclists in London took to the Capital’s streets on the 27th March over concerns they are being marginalised by TfL and the mayor of London. The protest was organised by the lobbying group We Ride London which says

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Bevan pulls out all the stops to deliver a ...

Apr 03, 2018Comments off

Capital Roofing Centre’s new fleet flagship features a bespoke body design built in double-quick time by Bevan Specialist Products. The family-owned operator is based in Stoke-on-Trent and supplies a comprehensive range of materials to professional roofers

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Broken roads cause business travel chaos ov...

Mar 29, 2018Comments off

With experts predicting more than 20 million drivers will hit the roads this Easter, Britain’s highways are at crisis point for van owners and operators. Congestion is the third biggest perceived barrier to future business growth

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HGV cab’s final patrol after catching ove...

Mar 29, 2018Comments off

An unmarked HGV cab is taking to the road for the final time after catching over 5,000 careless drivers in the past three years. The cab has travelled 99,000 miles on motorways and major A roads

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Car dealerships are charging up to 10 times...

Mar 29, 2018Comments off

Dealerships are selling GAP (Guaranteed Asset Protection) insurance to car buyers for up to ten times more than an equivalent policy from a specialist GAP insurance company. One car buyer bought a Mercedes-Benz A180 CDI Sport