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Do you know the emergancy number to dial in Europe?
With Brits set to take millions of car trips across the Channel this summer,* new RAC research has found six-in-10 (62%) don’t know the right…

New framework to support Welsh councils on 20mph
The Welsh Government has published guidance to support local councils when making decisions on local speed limits, as part of efforts to make its default…

Volvo Trucks at IAA 2024: New trucks and technologies
Volvo Trucks’ line-up at the IAA 2024 exhibition will be packed with proof points of Volvo’s determination to decarbonize transport and prevent accidents. Volvo will…

Safety Score and Safety Coach technology
Ian Hare, Managing Director of Motor Management writes; I was intrigued to read about Renault’s new Safety Score and Safety Coach technology in The Sunday…

Paul Lawrence
Paul Lawrence is the Managing Director UK at AddSecure Smart Transport who are the leading provider of customisable end to end solutions enabling greater efficiency,…

Navigating London’s evolving safety standards to achieve road safety
Operating a heavy goods vehicle (HGV) in London is unlike driving in any other part of the country. HGV drivers must consider the city’s unique…

Nissan’s van range score highly in EuroNCAP 2024 Safety Ratings
In its latest round of vehicle safety ratings, EuroNCAP, the European New Car Assessment Programme, has published scores for Nissan’s Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) lineup…

Local authorities help create 30 HGV drivers for businesses
HGVC, a leading HGV driver training specialist, is helping Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils train 30 local people to become HGV drivers as part of its…

Rocsys demonstrate first automatic charging solution
Rocsys has developed, demonstrated and created a video of the first interoperable automatic conductive charging solution for passenger EVs. Working in partnership IONITY, AUDI AG,…

Industry reaction to The King’s Speech
Yesterday, Wednesday 17 July, the new Labour government presented its legislative agenda for the forthcoming Parliamentary session during The King’s Speech. The King’s Speech marks…

The rise in ‘last mile’ deliveries may impact road safety
Vehicle CCTV and telematics provider Centrad has shed light on the growing risk from last-mile deliveries on vulnerable road users. Shining a particular spotlight on…

Use real life data to unlock major savings on tyres
Fleet tyre choice should be based on real world data, not just unit price, with the potential to make substantial savings on maintenance budgets, according…

Hultsteins warms to Marvtech in E Hot Box partnership
Hultsteins, the UK/Sweden manufacturer of onboard electrical power generators, has appointed Marvtech to provide sales and support services for its ecogen2 system in the North-West.…

Kia announce a full-electric van range in Europe in 2026
In January 2024, Kia revealed its Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) future strategy at the 2024 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. This future vision…

MAN SafeStop Assist helps to prevent serious bus accidents
Time and again, serious accidents occur because drivers are no longer able to control their vehicle for medical or other reasons. The smart MAN SafeStop…

Osprey Charging plans ultra-rapid EV charging at Twyford Services
Osprey Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging networks, has completed the freehold purchase of a two-acre plot at Twyford Services on…

