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8 in 10 UK airports increased pick-up and drop-off fees in 2019
Three-quarters of UK airports have increased pick-up charges and more than a third have put up their drop-off fees for drivers in 2019. With the holiday season in…
Video: one ‘boy-racer’, £500,000 of damage!
A London council wants to use new noise detection cameras to help catch nuisance motorists as they race through busy neighbourhoods. Kensington and Chelsea Council has put…
Microlise launches telematics solution for smaller fleets
Microlise has launched a new telematics solution aimed squarely at smaller fleets. The company’s new Focus system has been designed specifically to give smaller operators…
Scania adds a 540 hp version to its 13-litre engine range
Scania’s range of industry leading 13-litre engines is now complemented by a 540 hp version. The new engine – DC13 166 – is primarily intended for…
EV charging stations surpass number of fuel stations
There are now almost 1,000 more public places to charge electric cars than there are forecourts to pump petrol in the UK – 9,300 EV…
New HGV market almost doubles in Q2 with registrations up by 46.3%
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market rose 46.3% in the second quarter of 2019, with 15,605 units registered, according to figures released today…
Dometic launches ultra slim highly efficient truck parking cooler
Driving long range requires some breaks for drivers to rest and recover in order to stay alert. In warmer climates, parking coolers are a prerequisite…
How hanging an air freshener or fluffy dice from your mirror could cost you £1,000
An air freshener hanging from your rear-view mirror could be enough to land you with a £1,000 fine and 3 points on your licence, police…
M1 safety week reduces collisions by a third
A week of action to improve safety on the M1 helped to reduce collisions by almost a third. The number of incidents during the Highways…
Yodel invents trailer safety gate system to reduce accidents
Independent UK parcel carrier, Yodel, has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop an innovative new safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part…
UK used car market down -2.8% in Q2
The UK’s used car market declined by a moderate -2.8% in the second quarter of the year, according to the latest figures released today by…
Wearable AR tech drives future for Renault Trucks technicians
Renault Trucks is rolling out its innovative remote mentoring solution, ‘Optiview’ in its workshops across the country. Equipping technicians with RealWear HMT-1 headsets will enable…
Could solid-state batteries signal a major EV breakthrough?
Range anxiety, expense, safety, weight – just some of the issues potential electric car buyers are having to face. Lithium-ion batteries have been around for…
Highways England geared up to help motorists this bank holiday
More than 480 miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed on motorways and major A-roads to help families have smoother journeys over the August…
EV experts from Swarco eVolt to promote EV ownership to Countryfile fans this weekend
SWARCO eVolt’s Anne Buckingham and Alistair Decent are set to take part in the BBC Countryfile Live at Castle Howard, which runs from 15-18 August…
Electric Vehicle Charging pioneer and inventor sues BP Chargemaster
Calvey Taylor-Haw, an inventor and entrepreneur who designed and built the first electrical charging points in the UK is suing BP Chargemaster for unfair dismissal…