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Higher fines could be changing driver behaviour
Changes to speeding and mobile phone penalties could be having the desired effect on driver behaviour, new research by Warranty Direct suggests. Warranty Direct analysis of Ministry…
Affinity Cars scheme launched by Arnold Clark
A new employee car plan has been introduced by Arnold Clark Vehicle Management. Affinity Cars allows employees to shop for car leasing deals online without…
CLM research identifies AFV ‘discrepancy gap’
Research into drivers’ attitudes towards Alternative Fuel Vehicles (AFVs) has identified a huge ‘discrepancy gap’ between actual sales and drivers’ stated buying intentions. The research,…
301 Miles confirmed for Kia all-electric e-Niro
The all-new Kia e-Niro will offer owners a driving range of up to 301 miles (485 kilometres) on a single charge when it goes on-sale…
Jaguar Land Rover says about 2,000 staff will go to three-day week
Jaguar Land Rover has issued a statement after workers at its historic Castle Bromwich site were told they were moving to a three-day week. The…
‘Don’t be a Space Invader’ – stay safe, stay back says Highways England
Stay safe, stay back – that is the message from Highways England today (17 September 2018) as it reveals the extent – and impact –…
Da Silva Transport starts its journey with the help of Scania’s Used Sales team
Scania’s Used Vehicles sales team has assisted aspiring owner-driver Marcus Da Silva create his own company, Barking-based Da Silva Transport, by sourcing a used vehicle…
Meet Vera, Volvo Trucks’ Electric, Autonomous Truck Concept
Volvo Trucks is developing a new self-driving truck concept that could bridge the divide between the distant autonomous future and the pressing shortage of drivers…
Cartwright Group announces expansion plans in North Lincolnshire
One of the UK’s leading trailer, commercial vehicle body and conversion manufacturers, the Cartwright Group, has announced the acquisition of a 26 acre site in…
£200K In Savings For McCulla Refrigerated Transport
Like the majority of hauliers and fleet companies, McCulla, a leading refrigerated transport specialist, was challenged with managing insurance costs, claims, rising fraud, driver training…
New technology is the coolest way to tackle air pollution
Engines powered by liquid nitrogen could significantly reduce air pollution and are cost effective, a new Leeds City Council backed trial has found. If it…
Why bigger isn’t always better
A new study by Ricardo for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) aims to push the boundaries of knowledge of Life Cycle Assessment, an increasingly…
Fuel duty could increase eight pence per litre to fund NHS spend
Analysis by the AA shows that the Chancellor could be primed to increase fuel duty by eight pence per litre, should he wish to fund…
Fleet Evolution says EVs or hybrids are ideal for the daily commute
Most drivers could cut their fuel costs, tax bills and CO2 emissions by opting for a plug-in hybrid or pure electric car for their daily…
Alliance Transport Technologies enhances services with new West Yorkshire base
Chesterfield-based aftermarket solutions provider, Alliance Transport Technologies (ATT), has expanded its national footprint by setting up new premises in Normanton, Wakefield, in order to enhance…
Gett delivers carbon neutral rides and funds ‘carbon positive’ projects
Gett, the ride hailing company for business and consumer rides, is launching a major new initiative to deliver Carbon Neutral rides in further efforts to…