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Bodyshops must optimise risk and reward potential of ADAS
Bodyshops must have one eye on the road ahead to optimise the safety and earning potential of ADAS – advanced driver assisted systems – when…
Will 2019 be the year of the used van?
“Will 2019 be the year of the used van?” is one of the key questions being posed at the next meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing…
Hazard perception test not fit for purpose say new drivers
New research from LV= General Insurance, the UK’s third largest car insurer, has found that over half (53%*) of newly qualified drivers – almost two million…
Dyson to create ten-mile test track for new EV
Dyson has unveiled plans to turn a disused air field into a 10-mile test track for its new electric car, which is due to debut…
Reversing and parking are key factors in serious van accidents
One in 10 serious van accidents are the result of parking and reversing incidents. A report carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles from Department for…
Nigel Evans MP wins road safety award
Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has today been named as Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month for August 2018, by Brake, the road…
Police to crackdown on drivers with inadequate vision
An initiative is being run by forces in Thames Valley, Hampshire and the West Midlands, and is supported by the road safety charity Brake and…
Toxicity charge shock rise from Monday
In a bid to tackle major ‘toxic’ pollution in East London, petrol and diesel cars will be banned from nine roads from Monday 3rd September.…
New innovative wheel aligner tool for two-post lifts
Absolute Alignment, the UK’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, has designed an all-new tool for workshops to make four wheel alignment both simpler and…
RiverRidge welcomes the public to drive safely with road safety event
Northern Ireland’s leading waste management company, RiverRidge has highlighted the importance of road safety following its involvement in the road safety event with pop up…
Truckman launches new Retrax roller tonneau
Truckman has launched a new stylish, yet practical, roller tonneau to enhance its expanding range of pick-up truck accessories for the UK and European markets.…
Keep MoT to minimise business liability, says AA
Ahead of Parliament returning from summer recess on 4th September, Stuart Thomas, director of fleet and SME services at the AA, urges ministers not to…
Chariot expands London shuttle service
Ford’s ride-sharing shuttle service – Chariot – launched its first European routes tailored for companies and campuses this week, promising easier, less stressful commutes. Chariot,…
Specialist energy firm acquires three new partners
Specialist energy management firm Egnida has completed the acquisition of three partner companies to help meet future challenges and to improve its offering to customers.…
M&N Transport says ‘amazing’ Michelin EFFITRAILER™ programme is for the long haul
Wiltshire-based M&N Transport has taken on Michelin’s EFFITRAILERTM telematics system following a successful three-month trial on 10 assets. The bulk haulier, which specialises in grain…
10 years of the Motor Ombudsman’s Code of Practice for Service and Repair
The Motor Ombudsman, the automotive dispute resolution provider, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of the launch of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service…