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GEM Motoring Assist: forget that extra hour in bed
Road Safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging the UK government to look again at ending what it calls the ‘pointless practice’ of putting the…
HERE integrates what3words into in-car navigation feature
HERE and what3words have partnered up to offer the next generation of precision in-car navigation. OEMs using HERE Technologies can now include what3words as an…
‘No deal’ tariffs would undermine Britain’s green recovery
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has again urged both sides to re-engage with vigour in the Brexit negotiation process, honouring the commitment…
Vanarama recognised for five-star customer service
Vanarama, the UK’s largest and best known car and van leasing company, has been recognised as one of the best companies in the country for…
Next steps announced to close mobile phone loophole
People using a hand-held mobile phone in all circumstances while driving will be breaking the law, under new government plans unveiled by Roads Minister Baroness…
Cowboy wheel clampers desperate to return
A push by private parking firms to bring back the cowboy wheel clamping and towing scourge that was banned in 20121 has been uncovered by…
Police forces urged to make changes to speed camera enforcement
Police forces and safer roads partnerships across the country are being urged to adopt a new speed camera enforcement strategy that will increase the threat…
Fraikin develops new HGV maintenance apprenticeship programme
Commercial fleet services company, Fraikin, has launched a new apprenticeship programme, offering the opportunity to begin a specialist career as an HGV technician at five…
No deal Brexit comment
John Perry, managing director at leading supply chain and logistics consultancy SCALA, commented: “Boris Johnson has confirmed that the UK must now prepare for the prospect…
Webfleet Solutions launch ‘Green Your Fleet’
Together with Justdiggit, Webfleet Solutions, Europe’s number one telematics solutions provider, is launching Green Your Fleet, a new tool that helps fleet customers to make…
Leeds’ Clean Air Zone has achieved its aims early
Leeds’ planned Clean Air Zone is no longer required thanks to businesses switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected, a joint review by Leeds City…
Green supply chains for Europe
International logistics service provider DB Schenker and FUSO, a Daimler Trucks brand, are further expanding their pioneering partnership in the field of e-mobility. In the…
Is Mercedes’ further recall of diesel vehicles an indicator of emissions fraud?
Mercedes-Benz’s latest recall of additional diesel vehicles in the UK for an emissions related software update is a strong indication the manufacturer knows it has…
CitySprint to recruit over 750 couriers ahead of the Christmas rush
CitySprint — the UK’s largest same day distribution company — has announced that it will recruit over 750 additional couriers across the UK, ahead of…
ServCity: a project making autonomous mobility a reality
ServCity, the UK’s newest autonomous mobility service research project, has launched this month to help cities solve how they can harness the latest autonomous vehicle…
How supply chain is responding to the Covid-19 pandemic
A new supply chain impact study has found that 85% of global supply chains faced a reduction in operations during the pandemic, while 6% shut…