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Government fails to act on advice from industry and Select Committee
The BVRLA shares the BEIS Committee’s disappointment in government’s recent response to the committee’s electric vehicle report, expressing concerns that opportunities are being missed to…
Camera Telematics launches Street Angel in the UK
Camera Telematics, the leaders in vehicle camera technology enabling fleet operators to achieve the highest standards of risk management strategies, today announced the UK launch…
New Scania/Hyva skiploader launched
Scania has launched a fully built-up skiploader based on its 18-tonne gross vehicle weight New Generation P-series chassis. Developed in conjunction with market leading skiploader…
Eurotunnel: reaction to the Brexit vote
Eurotunnel duly notes the vote by MPs against the approval of the Withdrawal Agreement by the House of Commons. Eurotunnel now calls on political leaders…
Scotland announces ‘zero tolerance’ approach to drug-driving
The Scottish Government says its already ‘stringent’ road safety laws will be ‘strengthened further’ by the introduction of drug-driving limits and roadside testing later this…
Initiative helps military personnel ‘Survive the Drive’
A new road safety initiative is being piloted at military bases in the south west on the back of figures suggesting army personnel are ‘111%…
Volkswagen AG and Ford announce global alliance
Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better…
Get Ready for Customs Declaration Service (CDS)
UK businesses undertaking international trade are, right now, understandably focused on Brexit – what declaration documentation changes will be required and what additional resources will…
Vote for PM’s deal says Toyota
Dr Johan van Zyle, European CEO for Toyota, has re-iterated his support for the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, saying the deal was vital to protect…
New opportunities abound for The Pallet Network members
TPN – THE Pallet Network, a leading provider of palletised freight distribution, promises its best year yet for the development of Member opportunities following its…
The average driver has HALF of the safety items recommended “as a minimum” in their car
More than six in ten drivers (62%) believe that they’d be prepared if their car were to break down on the road, but new research…
Grit Expectations: Councils and Road Authorities Get Ready For Winter
With icy weather set to hit the UK later this week and into next week, and temperatures forecast to be well below zero, Transport Network…
MEPs back new vehicle safety standards
The European Parliament’s transport committee has voted to approve a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards, bringing its implementation a step closer. In…
Police forces in speeding crackdown
Police forces across the UK are aiming to highlight dangers of speeding as part of national enforcement campaign. The two-week campaign (14-27 January) is being…
Four out of five motorists overpaying for servicing and MOT by not booking them together
Four out of five* drivers are overpaying for their service and MOT by not booking them together, new research shows. According to the UK’s fastest…
Brexit: Honda UK will shut for six days post-Brexit
Following the news of 4,500 lay-offs at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Honda UK announced that it will close its Swindon plant for 6 days in…