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Government urged to review drink driving approach

A new report is urging the Government to carry out a ‘major’ review into drink driving, after concluding the current system is ‘no longer adequate’.

‘Be the mate who won’t speed’, young drivers urged

A new THINK! campaign urges young drivers on essential journeys to ‘be the mate who won’t speed’ to keep themselves and others safe on the

Stats provide insight on impact of Covid-19 on road casualties

Despite confirming an expected fall in the number of road deaths, new figures show the overall fatality rate actually increased during the first half of

Record number of vehicles fail MOTs due to emissions

Almost 1.3 million vehicles failed MOT tests last year because of faults relating to exhaust emissions, finds BookMyGarage.com. Diesel vehicles have seen the greatest surge in

World’s first double decker hydrogen bus begin operating in Aberdeen

In a significant acceleration towards the UK’s green energy ambitions, the double decker hydrogen bus hits the streets of Aberdeen in a world-first this week

Return of repossessions is unlikely to affect values significantly

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published updated final guidance, confirming an initial proposal, that as a last resort, consumer credit lenders would once again

Department for Transport: £93m for road upgrades and repairs

As part of the Government’s commitment to fuel the economic recovery from Covid-19, the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps has today (Saturday 30 January) pledged £93m for

Coronavirus sends UK CV production down -15.5% in 2020

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing declined -15.5% in 2020, with just 66,116 vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches leaving production lines, according to the latest figures released today

More than a third of van drivers considering switch to electric vans

The ‘white van man’ is going green with more than a third considering the switch to electric – and 20 per cent are ditching fry-ups

Newly expanded Humber Container Terminal opens for business

ABP Humber are proud to announce the completion of the £50 million investment in their Humber Container Terminal. The investment has seen a reduction in