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Audi CEO Rupert Stadler arrested in Germany
The CEO of luxury automaker Audi has been arrested in Germany as part of an investigation into emissions cheating. Munich prosecutors said Monday that Rupert…
Milton Keynes Council cracks residential EV charging
The first charging point under Milton Keynes Council’s ‘MK Promise’ scheme has been installed for use by residents of Wavendon House, a Grade II listed…
Worcester use changeable graphics system
Spedian, the UK’s leading reusable vehicle graphics system, is helping Worcester Council advise residents about how to recycle their household waste in order to clamp…
Recognise the early signs of road rage
Road safety and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to protect themselves by being alert to early signs of road rage. The…
Wales speed restriction introduced to improve air quality
Five roads in Wales have had temporary 50 mph speed limits introduced as part of efforts to improve air quality. From the 18th of June…
EMaC launches ‘drive now, pay later’ credit
The UK’s top provider of service plans to the UK automotive industry, EMaC, has announced today a partnership with leading payments and consumer finance provider,…
Apprentice duo reach WorldSkills UK competition semi-finals
For the first time, two apprentices from Renault Trucks UK dealerships have reached the Semi-Finals of the WorldSkills UK – Heavy Vehicle Technology Competition. The…
Spaghetti Junction served up on a plate!
It’s a feat of engineering for some, a source of frustration for others…but for an award-winning chef Spaghetti Junction is a veritable feast on a…
Nissan wins Climate Solutions Award
Nissan has won the Excellence in Climate Solutions Award for its pioneering work to develop electric vehicle technology and energy services systems. The accolade is…
Mazda’s sustainable Zoom-Zoom 2030 vision
In 2007 Mazda announced a long-term technology development vision called Sustainable Zoom-Zoom, dedicated to creating cars people wanted to drive, whilst also taking into consideration…
Game tests braking abilities – and 85% fail first time
Results from a new driving simulation game reveal that the vast majority of people don’t know when to hit the brakes — with many failing…
Enterprise helps the University of Manchester cut travel costs
The University of Manchester’s School of Earth & Environmental Sciences today revealed that it has saved around £2,000 on its travel costs in its first…
Car insurers have warned carmakers against using the word “autonomous”
Dr Jenifer Baxter, Head of Engineering at the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, said in response to news that car insurers have warned carmakers against the…
The bumpy road to automated vehicles
Serious crashes on inter-urban roads may be slashed by a quarter over the next 30-40 years with the introduction of automated vehicles. But the ride…
Make sure your drivers are fit to drive
When employing a new driver, do you simply check their licence and entitlements, and then never look at it again? If so, you could be…
How much do you know about stopping distances
In a recent survey of AA members, tailgating was voted the single most irritating driving habit. More than a quarter of motorists asked, said other…