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Failed theory tests costing UK learners £2...

Jun 07, 2018Comments off

Failed theory tests have cost learner drivers more than £100m over the last five years, according to new research. Analysis by Driving Test Success, which publishes a range of revision aids for learner drivers and riders, shows

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Ultra-Low Emission Vehicles rise by 27% in ...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

It has been announced, Birmingham is to host the world’s first zero emission vehicle summit as exemplar of the government’s Industrial Strategy. Due to be held in September 2018, the summit will focus on vehicle technology

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UK new car demand warms up in May with mode...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

The UK new car market grew by a modest 3.4% in May with 192,649 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The growth follows a substantial

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Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capit...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

“A second consecutive month of growth in new car sales is encouraging for the UK automotive sector, despite signs of uncertainty among business and fleet owners. “While rising interest in alternative fueled vehicles has not yet

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Renault Truck Commercials supports Truck Co...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

Renault Truck Commercials is proud to sponsor the Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy on Saturday 9th June, 2018.  In its fourth year, the big haul, which raises money for military charities Scotty’s Little Soldiers, Pilgrim

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UK van market holds steady in May with 2.4%...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained steady in May, rising 2.4%, as 27,639 new vans hit British roads, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Demand for mid-size

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Automechanika Birmingham opens its doors to...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s leading automotive trade exhibition, has now officially opened its doors as it returns to celebrate the thriving automotive aftermarket and vehicle production sectors and their contribution across the country. Held in the

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Extortionate hire charges crippling fleet i...

Jun 06, 2018Comments off

Businesses with vehicle fleets are being hit hard by insurance premiums due to huge claims from greedy claims management companies. Experts at ConstructionInsure.co.uk have warned that fleet premiums have rocketed due to claims management companies putting

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Increased pressure on Scottish Government t...

Jun 05, 2018Comments off

As the Scottish government prepares to publish its Transport Bill, due in the next few weeks, Transform Scotland has released a paper with suggestions including non-residential parking levies and a ban on pavement parking. The Transport

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LEVC electric taxi maker reveals range exte...

Jun 05, 2018Comments off

LEVC – or the London Electric Vehicle Company to give them their full title – make the new electric TX taxi. And it’s the taxi that forms the basis of the new van. The LEVC range