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Verizon Connect study finds a quarter of UK commercial drivers fail to take appropriate rest breaks
Research released today by Verizon Connect has revealed that a quarter of UK commercial drivers are breaching driver guidelines around rest and fatigue. By UK…
eVolt installs rapid charging units for Dundee City Council
eVolt UK, the nationwide supplier of electrical vehicle (EV) charging units, has installed the latest versions of its rapid charging units for a new hub…
Electric van adoption reliant on parcel delivery success
Success with parcel delivery fleets is going to be “essential” to the success of electric vans, says Arval. Simon Cook, LCV Leader, said that electric…
Auto Windscreens’ Technician First to Complete New GQA Electric Vehicle Training
Top performing Auto Windscreens technician, Steve Abrahams, has become the first UK vehicle glass repairer to complete vital electric vehicle (EV) training units to gain…
Majority of fleet operators concerned about new clean air policies
More than 85% of road transport professionals surveyed at the Microlise Transport Conference feel that measures to improve air quality will have a negative financial impact on…
What does a VR Developer actually do?
Virtual reality (VR) is not just game-playing. At Volkswagen, VR is contributing to faster and more efficient development of vehicle models. VR developers such as…
New plans for Operation Stack revealed
Plans to ease traffic for residents and businesses in Kent in the event of cross-Channel disruption have been unveiled by roads minister Jesse Norman. The…
8 million Brits could be driving on the wrong side of the law this summer
Motorists who lease their vehicle could be falling foul of the law when driving overseas. According to a recent Co-op survey, over 37% of Brits…
Pedestrian deaths rise by 10%
The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is urging drivers to up their game and be more alert for other road users, as…
Vauxhall offer 25% off accessories this Bank Holiday
Vauxhall is offering 25 per cent off genuine and approved accessories this Spring Bank Holiday Weekend (Friday 25th May to Monday 28th May 2018). The…
Auto industry support new EU Commission safety measures
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) welcomes the Commission’s proposal to further improve vehicle safety, while stressing that some proposed measures will require further review…
It’s time to get pragmatic over fleet fuel choices
Conflicting messages about the future of diesel and contradictory advice on how and when to introduce alternative fuel vehicles are not helping companies make sensible…
Volvo becomes the first UK car maker to fully comply with new WLTP protocols
Volvo has become the first car manufacturer in the UK to homologate its entire model range under the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure…
New heavy truck market declines in Q1 2018
The UK’s new heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market declined in the first quarter of 2018, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor…
6 out of 10 Motorists loathe roadwork delays
According a survey by Chapter 8 Shop, a specialist in road safety, 6 out of 10 motorists hate delays as a result of roadworks and…
Thatcham Research has called for progress on mandatory fitting of AEB
Thatcham Research calls on UK Government and carmakers to not stall on mandatory fitment of AEB as EC announces new car safety regulations Thatcham Research…