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United Utilities announce 10 year green fleet plan
United Utilities is building up an ambitious plan to switch its entire fleet of vehicles from diesel to home-produced energy within the next ten years. The…
eVolt Supports Electric Blue EV Taxi Roll Out in Coventry
eVolt, the nationwide supplier of electrical vehicle (EV) charging points, is supporting Coventry’s taxi drivers by providing essential charging technology for cabbies trialing EV taxis with…
Fastned opens first fast charging station in Germany
Fastned, that is building a European network of fast charging stations where all electric cars can charge, will today open its first station in Germany.…
Blurred vision over driver eyesight rules
70% of motorists surveyed by Venson Automotive Solutions have started wearing glasses or contact lenses since passing their driving test but have not informed the…
The World Cup for vehicle glass repair and replacement takes place in Germany
A particularly unconventional competition will be held as part of a major event in Germany this summer: the World Cup for vehicle glass repair and…
New Birmingham vehicle charging plan is wake-up call to businesses
A new congestion charge set to be introduced in Birmingham city centre within two years is a wake-up call to businesses in the area to…
Toyota Camry returns with new hybrid electric powertrains
Toyota is to reintroduce the Camry to the UK market after a 14-year absence, launching a new self-charging hybrid electric model to maintain the company’s…
Autogas offers LPG vehicle trials on Clean Air Day
Councils, businesses and fleets around the UK are being invited to experience the environmental benefits, convenience and cost saving opportunity of running their vehicles on…
Volkswagen and Ford consider alliance to build vans
Volkswagen and Ford say they are under discussion to build vans together in a joint venture. While both companies say they are discussing several joint…
Volvo Trucks launches 25th anniversary of the FH
It’s been 25 years since the Volvo FH rolled into the market and transformed the manufacturer’s driver and customer appeal forever. Volvo has launched the…
White Van Man not so crazy after all
IAM RoadSmart has discovered that the myth of ‘white van man’ recklessly tearing his way up and down the country may be just an urban…
New 2018 Audi A1 revealed
The new Audi A1 will touch down in UK showrooms next month, with sharper style, new infotainment technology and a practical five-door-only body – but no diesel…
Prototype truck achieves 248% efficiency improvement
Shell and AirFlow Truck Company have announced the successful completion and the results from the U.S. coast-to-coast run, attaining 178.4 ton-miles per gallon [68.9 tonne-kilometres…
Citroen Global’s Linda Jackson named as Most Influential Woman in UK car industry
Linda Jackson, Citroën’s global Chief Executive, has been named as “the most influential British woman in the motor industry” for a second time. The top…
New Volvo S60 saloon set for reveal this week
The 2018 Volvo S60 saloon is set to be officially unveiled today, 20 June – and a sporty Polestar Engineered version will be a part of the…
Government funding for project to turn waste wood into fuel
Seven industry-led projects will receive a share of £2 million to develop proposals for advanced fuels production plants, as part of the Government’s drive to…