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UKTV invests £1m in ClickMechanic
UKTV has invested in online car repair marketplace Clickmechanic.com using its multi-million pound investment fund, UKTV Ventures. The online start-up, which allows motorists to get…
Automated cone laying vehicle trials due to start
Highways experts are developing pioneering technology to eliminate one of the biggest risks facing England’s roadworkers. Highways England and its partners are joining forces to…
What 2020 holds for the automotive industry
From the 2040 ban on petrol and diesel vehicles to the introduction of Clean Air Zones, WLTP and RDE, 2019 was a year of pivotal…
Lavazza saves time and money with Trakm8
A leading vending machine and office coffee service provider has increased productivity after installing Trakm8 telematics. Lavazza Professional supplies Klix vending systems and Flavia coffee…
Shared space: Prime Minister urged to stop any future projects
Boris Johnson, the UK Prime minister, is being urged to step in and call a complete halt to shared space road design across the UK.…
Disappointing festive drink & drug figures in Scotland
Approximately one in 15 drivers stopped by Police Scotland over the festive period tested positive for alcohol or drugs. The force’s festive drink and drug…
Graphics Depot give Blackheath Products’ trucks a smart new look
Blackheath Products, a leading supplier to the construction and furniture industries, entered 2020 with an eye-catching ‘new’ fleet following the completion by Graphics Depot of…
Moixa & Honda launch first stage of EV charging partnership
Moixa, the developer of smart battery and electric vehicle (EV) charging software, and Honda today unveil a smart EV charging project with Islington Council to…
Radical rethink of R&D investment required in 2020
Continued disruption, restructuring and re-shaping of the automotive industry will be required to make increasing levels of R&D investment affordable whilst simultaneously representing a major…
The importance of fleet management tools for car rental companies
Fleet management software is essential for running a car rental business. These tools give rental establishments more control over general fleet operations, including: Vehicle maintenance…
Hybrid and EV used prices reach all-time high
Prices of used hybrids and electric cars reached a record level in Q4 2019 according to the latest used car report from Autorola. Average online…
The Motor Ombudsman is a key information resource
The Motor Ombudsman online Knowledge Base, the information tool designed by the automotive dispute resolution provider to make it faster and more simple for consumers to…
Fraikin keep AO on the road
Online electrical retailer AO has signed a five-year, full-service contract hire agreement with Fraikin for eight 4×2 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units, after being shown the…
The cost of stolen vehicles and equipment
Research released today by Verizon Connect reveals that stolen vehicles and equipment costs fleet-based businesses an average of £16,253 each year; the average business has…
Kwik Fit and Alphabet renew sole supply partnership
Kwik Fit, the UK’s largest automotive repair company, has extended its sole-supply partnership with leading fleet leasing and business mobility experts Alphabet (GB) Limited. The…
Menzies Distribution expands its zero-emissions fleet
Menzies Distribution is hailing an electric start to 2020 as it unveils expansion of its zero-emissions delivery fleet to more than 120 vehicles. The company…