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Richardson & Starling expands Ctrack fleet telematics solutions
Richardson & Starling, the property preservation and repair contractor, has awarded a five-year contract to Ctrack by Inseego for the provision of an advanced vehicle…
Amberon cuts fuel bills by 10% with Lightfoot
Amberon Group Ltd, the UK’s leading Traffic Management Provider, has seen a dramatic 10% fall in its fuel bills, a 45% reduction in accidents, and…
Fujitsu UK’s CTO of Transport, Rabih Arzouni – shares his transport predictions for 2020
According to Rabih Arzouni, Chief Technology Officer of Transport at Fujitsu UK: “In 2019 the transport industry began to recognise that there’s a big gap…
Drivers urged to ‘Wise Up, Size Up’
Network Rail is asking drivers of large vehicles to; ‘Wise up Size up’. Research has shown that 52 per cent of lorry drivers do not…
Petrol stations: beware pricey parking tickets
Petrol price comparison site, PetrolPrices, has highlighted a new phenomenon on petrol stations – parking fines! Private parking firms are issuing steep fines to motorists…
Shell partners with Morrisons to increase fuel card network
Shell has today announced a new fuel card acceptance partnership with UK supermarket, Morrisons. Shell Multi-Network Fuel Cards will now be accepted at Morrisons filling…
Only ambitious Brexit deal will safeguard jobs and Britain’s green future
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has this evening urged all parties to put UK Automotive at the heart of their economic and…
The five benefits of advanced lubrication as temperatures plummet
As the seasons change, creating new driving conditions, drivers’ thoughts will traditionally turn to the state of their vehicle and ensuring it is prepared for…
Wheelchair accessible vehicle: a market that keeps on growing
In terms of mobility, people with disabilities often face significant issues. Wheelchair accessible vehicles, however, allow people to travel and move more freely and safely.…
Warwickshire Police step up efforts to enforce commercial vehicle offences
Police in Warwickshire have announced the launch of a new unit to tackle commercial vehicles and hauliers that “pose serious danger” to other road users.…
Uber loses licence to operate in London
Transport for London (TfL) has labelled safety its ‘number one priority’ after announcing Uber will not be granted a new licence to operate in the…
Car thieves exploiting WhatsApp
Motor thieves are using WhatsApp groups to plan and execute car thefts as the UK vehicle crime wave continues, according to vehicle protection specialists at…
eVHub raises capital to fill London’s growing ‘charging gap’
30-minute electric vehicle charging hub provider eVHub is raising capital to fill London’s growing electric vehicle charging capacity gap through Growthdeck, the private equity investment…
Europcar Mobility Group: New van rental site opens in Sheffield
As part of its growing Europcar van supersite network, Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced the opening of its latest location in Parkway Avenue, Sheffield,…
ABAX seeks Partners for its re-seller program
Leading telematics supplier ABAX has implemented a scheme to allow selected Partners to offer the ABAX solutions to their customers, either as a standalone offering…
CBVC sees benefits from e-licence checking
Burton-upon-Trent fleet management specialist, CBVC Vehicle Management, has seen major benefits from introducing e-licence checking, including more accuracy, fewer errors, reduced time in achieving driver…