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Euro NCAP launches Assisted Driving Grading
Today, 1st October 2020, Euro NCAP announces the release of its second series of Highway Assist tests. To ensure the safe adoption of these and…
The new BMW 4 Series convertible
The sporting prowess and exhilarating driving experience of the new BMW 4 Series are taken to even greater heights with the addition of the new…
Drug driving charges surge 125%
The number of drug driving charges has risen by 125% to record levels in the last year. The significant rise in the number of charges…
Uber granted new licence to operate in London
Uber will be granted a new licence to operate in the Capital, after a judge concluded that “despite historical failings”, the ride-hailing firm is now…
Mayor launches heavy vehicle scrappage scheme
A new scrappage scheme targeting some of the most polluting vehicles has been launched in advance of the tighter Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards, which…
Company shuttle services for a COVID safe commute
Responsible businesses seeking safe and reliable methods of getting staff to workplaces has led to a surge in demand for private shuttle bus services, according…
SMMT launches Safe Harbour Scheme
In a first for the UK automotive sector, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) today launched a new Safe Harbour Scheme to help…
Mahle and Ballard to cooperate on fuel cell development
MAHLE and Canadian fuel cell manufacturer Ballard Power Systems Inc. have agreed to work together in the future on developing fuel cell systems for commercial…
Are your tyres ready for action?
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging car owners to make monthly checks of air pressure, condition and tread on their tyres.…
Less than a quarter of new cars have manual handbrakes
Traditional mechanical handbrakes are continuing to die out as car manufacturers ditch them in favour of electronic parking brakes, according to research by CarGurus. CarGurus,…
Volvo Cars receives Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTI) approval
Volvo Cars has received a valuable third-party approval for its climate action plan, one of the most ambitious in the car industry. The climate plan,…
Recovery declines in August, but EVs continue to gain traction
August was not a strong month for European new car registrations. Overall, volume fell by 18% year-on-year last month, indicating that the positive trend seen…
e2e’s Emergency Recovery Assistance service more than halves roadside recovery charges
e2e’s fixed fee Emergency Recovery Assistance [ERA] service is saving insurers and fleet operators on average £277 per case on approved police recovery charges for…
Festival of Road Safety: live sessions unveiled
Cycling, the school run, autonomous vehicles and e-scooters will be debated and discussed in four live sessions being held as part of the Festival of…
Commercial vehicle production falls -11.5% in August
UK commercial vehicle (CV) production declined -11.5% in August, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with 4,915…
HGVs require ‘Kent Access Permits’ to prevent post-Brexit gridlock
Controversial plans which will see an “internal border” erected in Kent to filter access for goods vehicles to and from Europe, have sparked debate. It comes after…