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What does 2021 hold for supply chains?
2020 has been an extremely turbulent year, with the public, businesses and the supply chains that serve them feeling the effects. But how will the…
Capsized car-carrying ship Golden Ray
On Saturday, September 8, 2019, Golden Ray capsized within Port of Brunswick harbour, shortly after unberthing and proceeding towards Port of Baltimore. The ship departed the dock in Brunswick shortly after…
Next generation speed gun catches speeding drivers up to a mile away
Motorists beware, police forces around the country are trialling new handheld speed guns that will make it far easier for them to catch and fine…
SEAT partners CALM to add mental health ‘SOS’ to its cars
A mental health ‘SOS’ has been added to SEAT cars after nine in 10* Britons say they ‘go for a drive’ to help their mental…
Vanishing act for ghost markings
An end to confusing ‘ghost markings’ on roads could soon be in sight following a competition launched by Highways England to tackle the worldwide issue.…
Van safety in the spotlight: Tests for new Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research Commercial Van Safety Rating
Euro NCAP and Thatcham Research are urging van manufacturers to fit more lifesaving collision avoidance technology to their vehicles as standard after tests for a…
Electrifying.com signs key partnership with bp pulse
Vehicle charging giant bp pulse has chosen Electrifying.com to be its first media partner following its relaunch, taking both brands forward to help consumers who…
New year weekend M6 junction closures in Cheshire
Drivers using the M6 in Cheshire will see big changes in the New Year when a new bridge across the motorway begins to take shape.…
H2Accelerate – new collaboration for zero emission hydrogen trucking
Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group today (15th December 2020) committed to work together to help create the conditions for the…
Six new MERCEDES−EQ to be launched by 2022
Mercedes-Benz is targeting leadership in electric drives and vehicle software. The consistent electrification of the entire product portfolio is a key element of the strategic…
Economics of electric trucks remain an adoption challenge
The economics of operating heavy-duty electric trucks remains behind their diesel-fuelled counterparts but is improving, according to an analysis in the USA by Goldman Sachs…
2021 Ford Trends Report finds consumers resilient
2020 has been a year no one saw coming. COVID-19 has wrought economic, political and emotional chaos, testing the limits of individuals, families, healthcare systems…
British Gas partners with Vauxhall on free miles for EV users
British Gas today announces that it is partnering with Vauxhall on a new offer for EV users purchasing the new Corsa-e in the UK. Vauxhall…
DVSA confirms 10-year-old tyre ban
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) has confirmed that tyres aged over 10 years will be banned on the front axles of lorries, buses,…
European Commission outlines No Deal contingency measures
The European Commission has put forward a set of targeted contingency measures ensuring basic reciprocal air and road connectivity between the EU and the UK.…
Researchers set out to improve driver behaviour with subtle nudges
A new research project has highlighted a number of ‘subtle changes’ that can nudge road users to behave more safely – without them being aware…