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DA Techs merges tyre, wheel and bodywork services under one roof
DA Techs, the wheel repair and refurbishment business based near Chorley in Lancashire, has used the quiet periods of lockdown to level up its services…
Dashcam: a ‘game changer’ in enforcement – RAC
As many as 89 dashcam video recordings of alleged motoring offences were submitted to police forces every day in 2019, according to data analysed by…
e2e calls for industry steering group on EV & Hybrid Management
Neil Joslin – COO, e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management has called on the salvage and recycling industry to proactively collaborate on the management of EVs…
Logistics UK urges government to support supply chain
The logistics industry needs government support in the 2021 Budget to ensure the continued health of the UK’s supply chain, according to business group Logistics…
Total Motion MD warns rushing to make vehicle fleets green
Fleet managers rushing to change to ‘greener’ vehicles could be making a costly mistake for their businesses, a leading industry expert has warned. Total Motion…
Seven up for Gold-standard ELB Partners
Wimbledon-based haulier ELB Partners has maintained its position as London’s only holder of the Gold standard Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) award after securing the…
No extension for DVS deadline but apply before March for leniency
Transport for London’s Direct Vision Standard (DVS) permit will be enforced from the beginning of March – and thousands of hauliers have still not applied.…
Auto Windscreens ‘primed and ready’ for ADAS Insurance Industry Requirements
Automotive windscreen repair and replacement company, Auto Windscreens is ‘primed and ready’ for the introduction of new ‘Insurance Industry Requirements (IIR) for the safe repair…
Daimler plans separation into two pure−play companies
Daimler plans a fundamental change in its structure, designed to unlock the full potential of its businesses in a zero-emissions, software-driven future. The Supervisory Board…
Highways England: What a difference a year makes
Fascinating new footage released by Highways England offers a bird’s eye view of progress being made on the £78 million transformation of a busy M6…
UK Speed Test Laboratory retains prestigious accreditation
Road Safety Support’s speed camera testing and speedometer calibration laboratory, thought to be the only one of its kind worldwide, has maintained its prestigious accreditation…
New car registrations fall -39.5%
The UK new car market fell -39.5% in January with 59,030 fewer registrations compared to the same month last year, according to figures published today…
Van drivers risk £5,000 fine for unsecured dogs while driving
Almost a third (29%) of van drivers are risking a fine of up to £5,000 and potentially invalidating their insurance for not safely securing their…
Volta Trucks selects Meritor to supply the electric drivetrain
Volta Trucks, the leading full-electric commercial vehicle manufacturer, has confirmed the appointment of Meritor as the strategic drivetrain component supplier for the Volta Zero. This…
Potholes a growing concern for drivers
Potholes are perceived by motorists to be a much more significant concern on the road than they were three years ago, overtaking texting and drink…
JATO and Sofico join forces over WLTP
The deadline for the implementation of WLTP solutions has now passed. Yet OEMs (original equipment manufacturers) and leasing companies across Europe continue to face significant…