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DVLA issues warning to drivers planning Summer getaway
The DVLA has again warned motorists not to take their vehicle abroad without their V5C logbook, providing a timely reminder to drivers of leased or…
Ditch the car this Catch the Bus Week
People across the country are being urged this week to show their support for buses. Hundreds of organisations will come together to demonstrate the vital…
Mirror, Signal, Pothole, Manoeuvre
Potholes should be included in the hazard perception test and Highway Code as the plague on UK roads is now negatively affecting learner drivers, according…
Fleet Source wins Training Programme of the Year
The Terrorism Risk & Incident Prevention CPC training from Fleet Source was named Training Programme of the Year at annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018.…
Big boost to fleet efficiency helps AD Bly save £100,000
AD Bly has achieved savings of £100,000 after an investment in technology helped to reduce maintenance bills, improve driver behaviour and slash mileage. The Knebworth-based…
Truck to Mini: Four wheel aligner compatibility
Absolute Alignment, suppliers of OEM-approved 3D and Bluetooth wheel alignment equipment, provides installations for use on a wide range of vehicles, from a standard recovery…
eVolt wins contract to provide electric vehicle (EV) charging units for Cambridge City Council
Cambridge City has selected eVolt UK to supply electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Cambridge for its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi project, which aims…
M6 toll announces new toll prices for goods vehicles
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operator of the M6toll, has today, Friday 29 June, announced new day time toll prices for goods vehicles, the first price…
BP to acquire the UK’s largest electric vehicle charging company
BP today announced that it has entered into an agreement to purchase Chargemaster, the UK’s largest electric vehicle (EV) charging company. Chargemaster operates the UK’s…
APD launches new automotive consultancy division
Automotive research specialist APD Global Research has launched a new consultancy division to support its Voice360, Talkback360 customer experience programmes and bespoke market research capabilities…
Those who serve their country ‘missing out’ on car deals
Many thousands of men and women in the armed forces – and those who have retired – are missing out on huge discounts on new…
Service Plans now even more accessible for dealers and consumers
EMaC, the UK’s leading provider of service plan and aftersales retention schemes to the automotive industry, continues to deliver innovative solutions to dealerships and their…
New device to eliminate need for mobile phone while driving
With mobile phone use whilst driving at epidemic proportions, dramatic increases in fines and penalty points and even the risk of newly qualified drivers losing…
A Call to Action
From Cold Chain News Editor, Dean Stiles It is rare that Cold Chain News finds itself making political points but these are strange times. The…
Trakm8 and FMG extend telematics contract
Telematics specialist, Trakm8, has announced a contract extension with FMG which will see the company provide its telematics-based services for a further three years. Trakm8…
Little sign of car-buying Brexit jitters
Brexit is having almost no impact on consumers’ car purchase plans, according to a new survey of more than 1,000 motorists. With less than nine…