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Allison Transmission extends warranty for construction vehicles
Allison Transmission, the world’s largest manufacturer of fully automatic transmissions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, has launched a new warranty promotion for customers in…
New Ring Connect app for ‘a connected future’
Ring Automotive has introduced Ring Connect app the new, ‘smart’ way for motorists to take control of their own vehicle safety and efficiency, putting an…
VW Golf: celebrating the birthday of an icon
In the summer of 1976, Volkswagen launched a distinctively sporty Golf onto the market: the GTI. At that time no one at Volkswagen had any…
MPs to scrutinise future of smart motorways
The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry into the safety of smart motorways. Smart motorways, which use variable speed limits and hard shoulder running…
Demand for renewable fuels drives Gasrec tanker growth
Gasrec will increase the size of its Bio-LNG (liquified natural gas) tanker fleet by 300 per cent over the next 12 months, to meet the…
The world’s top 10 car manufacturers submitting the most patents
Every year, car brands submit thousands of patents to protect their technology – giving them the sole right to use and implement it in their…
E10 petrol set for September 2021 launch
Motorists across the UK are set to shift to a greener fuel with the introduction of E10 at petrol stations in September 2021. Following a consultation with drivers…
Plug−in Hybrid Cars: Are They All the Same?
Today, Green NCAP announces the environmental performance ratings of 25 new cars including, for the first time, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). The results of three – the Kia…
Shell Rimula heavy duty diesel engine oils now carbon neutral
Shell today announces that its Shell Rimula R6 series premium engine oils are now carbon neutral across all stages of their lifecycle. This announcement establishes…
DHL Freight and Volvo Trucks join to introduce long-distance electric trucks
DHL Freight, one of the leading road freight providers in Europe, and Volvo Trucks have partnered to speed up the introduction of heavy duty electric…
Northern Ireland Protocol needs work
After issues have occurred moving goods between GB and Northern Ireland since the start of the year, business group Logistics UK has raised the concerns…
Fleet managers need to prioritise work-related road safety
Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet managers to create a cost-effective fleet road safety strategy that adds value in a post Covid world. The move…
New Safety Guidance from Zenzic for self-driving vehicle trials on public roads
Zenzic has today announced the launch of the 2021 Safety Case Framework: The Guidance Edition for self-driving vehicle testing in the UK. This third edition…
British government to scrap EU Vnuk motor insurance rule
Anyone remember Brexit? Here’s one effect of the UK-EU split that insurance stakeholders will be interested to hear about. Secretary of State for Transport Grant…
GEM’s solid white line explainer is a massive social media hit
A short video explaining how to let a police car past when there are solid white lines down the middle of the road is one…
Alphabet announces latest partnership with Southern Water
Southern Water serves 4.6 million customers across Sussex, Kent, Hampshire and the Isle of Wight and together with its customers and communities, provides sustainable, high-quality…