News
The new BMW 7 Series Plug-in Hybrid
A new plug-in hybrid line-up for BMW’s flagship 7-Series has been revealed, with performance, technology and luxury coupled to short-distance emissions-free capability. The plug-in hybrids…
Fuel cells drive mass transport
E4tech, an international strategic consultancy on sustainable energy, has published The Fuel Cell Industry Review 2018, its fifth annual overview of the fuel cell sector.…
Employees still overlooking company car obligations
A survey by Venson Automotive Solutions reveals that one in three (33%) company car drivers would not report minor damage to their employer – a…
The UK’s first Scania L-series enters service
Essex-based crane hire specialist City Lifting Limited has become the first UK operator to put a Scania L-series low-entry truck into service. The vehicle, which…
UK automotive on red alert as ‘No Deal’ threat sees manufacturing and investment plummet
UK automotive companies are today urging all politicians to do whatever it takes to avoid a ‘no deal’ Brexit as latest figures from the Society…
Membership grows as BVRLA expands
BVRLA membership hit a 20-year high in 2018, a year that saw the association scale up its operations to meet the needs of a growing…
Harnessing the power of technology to help stay safer this winter
Weather experts are predicting that this February is set to be one of the coldest on record, with temperatures set to plummet over the next…
Team KnowHow signs national agreement with Driver Hire
Driver Hire has finalised a national agreement with Team Knowhow, the expert services division of Dixons Carphone plc, which includes Currys PC World and Carphone…
Leicestershire’s ‘Iron Queen’ breaks world record with Alltruck vehicle
Asha Rani, Leicestershire’s own Iron Queen, has broken a world record by pulling an Alltruck truck 5 metres, whilst wearing high heels measuring over 7cm.…
Superhero spotted…..
The Marvel superhero’s alter-ego Tony Stark isn’t known for carrying out everyday chores during his downtime. But he looked at ease in the West Country,…
New Ford Ranger available from mid-2019
The new the new Ford Ranger pick-up will deliver more power, greater fuel-efficiency, enhanced refinement and advanced driver assistance technologies for customers across Europe, when it…
Driving on snowy and untreated roads
IAM RoadSmart brings you expert advice on driving in snow from its head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman. The best advice is to…
SEAT secures coveted Fleet Manufacturer of the Year award
SEAT has secured the prestigious Fleet Manufacturer of the Year award at the inaugural Great British Fleet Event 2019. Having taken the accolade of Most…
ATS Euromaster’s quality performance retains ISO 9001 Certification for 27th year running
ATS Euromaster has renewed its ISO 9001 certification after demonstrating that the quality of its systems and services met the highest international standards. The renewal…
Autonomous vehicles – will they be safer and where does this leave the “driver”?
DriveTech is pleased to launch a new Whitepaper in their continuing series, this latest titled ‘Autonomous driving – will they be safer and where does…
Smart motorways will increase need for regular licence checking
The growing number of smart motorways across the UK which rely on Advanced Traffic Management (ATMs) system cameras will increase the need for regular driver…