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Watchdog urges for better real-time information about delays on roads
Road users want better information provided on motorways and major ‘A’ roads, particularly during periods of unexpected disruption, says independent road users watchdog Transport Focus.…
Electric vehicle pioneer wins Autocar – Great British Women in the Car Industry
Emma King, Ford’s senior purchasing manager at the forefront of the marque’s $11bn investment in EVs, has been named the winner of Autocar’s Great British…
New smart digital tachograph regulations now in place
Since June 15, new trucks and buses registered in the EU for the first time must have a smart digital tachograph installed. The tachograph is…
Response to Mayor of London’s plans for an ‘electrical’ revolution
Following our report* on Monday highlighting London Mayor, Sadiq Khan’s plan for developing the infrastructure for more electric and hybrid powered vehicles on the Capital’s…
Britain’s motorists face unnecessary pressure from extra £600 million fuel bill
TyreSafe is reminding Britain’s motorists they are paying over £600 million a year in unnecessary fuel bills by driving with underinflated tyres. They should also…
Is the UK’s electric future grid-locked?
Last year, the Government announced that it would ban the sale of traditionally fuelled vehicles by 2040, after pressure from the EU and environmental groups…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles provides the key for new prisoner van
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has revealed a new prisoner transport van for police forces based on the Volkswagen Transporter. The van features a full width rear…
Car-buyers more likely to visit dealerships than ever says poll
Car-buyers are more inclined to visit dealerships than ever according to a study which suggests car retailers will continue to play a vital role as…
Re-Lease goes from strength to strength with more choice than ever
Burton upon Trent fleet management specialist, CBVC Vehicle Management, is seeing its Re-Lease used car solution go from strength to strength, especially with company new…
Lightfoot and Bott expand fleet partnership
Lightfoot, the maker of the world’s first technology to reward better driving, today announces the expansion of its relationship with vehicle conversion specialist, Bott. The…
The route to tackling rising fuel prices
Supermarkets, on the whole, are known for offering the cheapest fuel prices. However, the RAC Fuel Watch has found that since 21 February, supermarket prices at the…
International distribution specialist Transol Logistics expands fleet with Asset Alliance Group
Asset Alliance Group has won a new business contract with road, sea and air transport distribution provider, Transol Logistics, due to its ability to deliver…
Volvo Car UK offers free online Fleet Tax Guide, making life easier for fleet managers
Volvo Car UK is encouraging fleet managers to conquer uncertainty around company car tax and legislation by using its free Fleet Tax Guide for the…
Government’s Road to Zero Strategy is falling short
The Government needs to supercharge its electric vehicle strategy if it is to have any chance of meeting its new ‘net zero’ emissions by 2050…
Female engineers inspiring a future generation
The UK has the lowest percentage of female engineers in Europe*, but on this year’s International Women in Engineering Day, two females from one of…
Debate continues over pavement parking ban
IAM RoadSmart has come out in opposition of a blanket ban on pavement parking, suggesting it could leave thousands without a parking space. The idea…