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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…
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…