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World’s biggest commercial electric vehicle project announced in UK
The world’s biggest trial of commercial electric vehicles (EVs) has been given the green light by UK energy regulator Ofgem, bringing together leading power, technology,…
Marston’s Inns and Taverns partners with Engenie to become first UK pub chain to roll out rapid EV chargers
Marston’s Inns and Taverns, the UK’s leading independent and pub retailing business, today unveils a partnership with rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging network Engenie to…
Ford Reveals How Big Data Could Help Make Cities Safer
It is often only after accidents have occurred that particular junctions or stretches of road are identified as problematic for drivers, cyclists or pedestrians. Now…
Instructors’ thumbs up for motorway driving lessons
Driving instructors in the North West have given the thumbs up to new learner driver motorway lessons. Learner drivers accompanied by approved instructors were allowed…
Three in four don’t believe driverless cars will reduce accidents
Only 27% of UK residents believe driverless cars will lead to fewer accidents on the roads, despite 90% of accidents being caused by human error,…
Chevin welcomes ambulance report recommending the use of fleet management software
Chevin Fleet Solutions welcomes a recent report by Lord Carter, “Operational productivity and performance in English NHS Ambulance Trusts”, that highlights a need for fleet…
Absolute Alignment launches new website for motorists
Absolute Alignment, the UK’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, has launched a new consumer website to assist motorists in locating their local Absolute Alignment…
FleetEurope’s SelectPlus Mini Lease service offers a flexible alternative for Orchid’s commercial fleet
Orchid, one of the UK’s leading field marketing agencies, has chosen FleetEurope for the provision of 35 customised Peugeot Expert vans, as part of a…
Strong desire for alternative fuels, but conditions for adoption are poor
The fleet industry has a strong desire to use alternative fuels, but conditions to promote their adoption remain poor, an AA spokesperson said at the…
The most common causes for road accidents per London borough in 2017
Although the figure for the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) down slightly since 2017, statistics for the year ending June 2018 show…
Buckle-up for a connected car ride, powered by 5G
Rohit Gupta, vice president and head of manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities, Europe at Cognizant It is estimated that there will be a quarter of…
Action required to improve major roads to make them more accessible for disabled road users
In new research from Transport Focus, the independent transport user watchdog, disabled road users identify a number of changes that could radically improve their use…
New technology launched offering world first in heavy fleet wheel and tyre security
UK technology company Wheely-Safe has launched the Michelin Wheel Security and Tyre Pressure Management System Heavy Fleet for truck, bus, coach, trailer and heavy plant…
Bus firm fined £2.3m for Coventry death crash
Midland Red (South) Ltd, part of the Stagecoach group, has been fined £2.3m for significant health & safety failings after allowing Kailash Chander to continue…
Nextbase 380GW
Nextbase are Europe’s leading Dash Cam brand with a particular focus on video quality and ease of use. A Dash Cam is there to act…
Dacia adds Blue dCi 4×4 engine to all-new Duster range
The new generation Blue dCi 115 engine in 4×4 drivetrain on All-New Duster is now available to order, joining the Blue dCi 115 4×2. Featuring…