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C&C Vehicle Services ramps up capacity to meet van fleet demand
Northampton is home to a brand-new commercial vehicle accident repair centre, opened this week by C&C Vehicle Services to support a surge in demand for…
BVRLA sees satisfaction soar as businesses seek support
The BVRLA has published its 2020 Annual Review showing an increase in member satisfaction across all key areas during one of the most challenging years…
FORS launches abnormal indivisible loads training
FORS is launching a new training course for transport managers, to help them better understand how to manage the transportation of abnormal indivisible loads. Abnormal…
New weather stations helping to keep traffic moving
New roadside weather stations on five-metre-high poles are helping keep England’s motorways and major A roads moving this winter. The weather stations provide vital information…
Government with £20 million chargepoints boost
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of a £20 million cash injection to boost the number of on-street electric vehicle chargepoints in towns…
Fleet Alliance sees huge surge in electric vehicle orders
Fleet Alliance has seen a huge surge in orders for of electric vehicles (EVs) as companies and drivers alike look to take advantage of attractive…
Government urged to review drink driving approach
A new report is urging the Government to carry out a ‘major’ review into drink driving, after concluding the current system is ‘no longer adequate’.…
‘Be the mate who won’t speed’, young drivers urged
A new THINK! campaign urges young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’ to keep themselves and others safe on the…
Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19 on road casualties
Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of…
Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to emissions
Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in…
World’s first double decker hydrogen bus begin operating in Aberdeen
In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week…
Return of repossessions is unlikely to affect values significantly
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again…
Department for Transport: £93m for road upgrades and repairs
As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for…
Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15.5% in 2020
UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today…
More than a third of van drivers considering switch to electric vans
The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups…
Newly expanded Humber Container Terminal opens for business
ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in…