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What does a VR Developer actually do?

May 22, 2018Comments off

Virtual reality (VR) is not just game-playing. At Volkswagen, VR is contributing to faster and more efficient development of vehicle models. VR developers such as David Kuri program the powerful software for it. The 26-year-old previously

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New plans for Operation Stack revealed

May 22, 2018Comments off

Plans to ease traffic for residents and businesses in Kent in the event of cross-Channel disruption have been unveiled by roads minister Jesse Norman. The new plans for ‘Operation Stack’ will allow traffic to travel in

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8 million Brits could be driving on the wro...

May 21, 2018Comments off

Motorists who lease their vehicle could be falling foul of the law when driving overseas. According to a recent Co-op survey, over 37% of Brits who take their cars abroad worry about driving on the wrong

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Pedestrian deaths rise by 10%

May 21, 2018Comments off

The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is urging drivers to up their game and be more alert for other road users, as pedestrians now make up a quarter of all deaths on our

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Vauxhall offer 25% off accessories this Ban...

May 21, 2018Comments off

Vauxhall is offering 25 per cent off genuine and approved accessories this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (Friday 25th May to Monday 28th May 2018).  The offer is perfect for anyone enjoying a staycation over the extended

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Auto industry support new EU Commission saf...

May 21, 2018Comments off

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the Commission’s proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review to ensure a focus on the most effective solutions with the

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It’s time to get pragmatic over fleet fue...

May 21, 2018Comments off

Conflicting messages about the future of diesel and contradictory advice on how and when to introduce alternative fuel vehicles are not helping companies make sensible decisions about their fleets. So says John Lawrence, Managing Director at

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Volvo becomes the first UK car maker to ful...

May 21, 2018Comments off

Volvo has become the first car manufacturer in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP), giving extra peace of mind to customers. All Volvo petrol,

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New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018

May 18, 2018Comments off

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

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6 out of 10 Motorists loathe roadwork delay...

May 18, 2018Comments off

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