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Jaguar Land Rover launches 2016 apprentice recruitment drive
Jaguar Land Rover has launched its recruitment drive for over 200 apprentices to join the company in September 2016. The Government’s Skills Minister, Nick Boles,…
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles ahead in growing van market
Vauxhall Commercial Vehicles made strong gains in the CV market showing improved sales across its entire van range from January to September this year, making…
FTA welcomes new dual signing for low bridges
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to introduce a bridge marking system that will show both imperial and metric…
Commercial vehicle registrations post further gains in September
UK van and truck registrations: 2015 and % change on 2014 September % change Year-to-date % change Rolling year % change Vans 58,744 19.6% 284,161…
Take care on country roads while deer are on the move, warns GEM
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to take extra care in areas where deer are common. The rutting (breeding) season means deer…
SMMT new car registrations
New car registrations in the UK reached their highest-ever September total last month, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and…
Jaguar Land Rover launches new project to provide safe water for 300,000 school children in Kenya
Jaguar Land Rover, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of premium luxury vehicles, has launched a new project in Africa as part of its ambitious…
Nissan fastest rising automotive brand
Nissan has been named one of the world’s most valuable brands for 2015, according to Interbrand, the world-leading brand consultancy. In the Best Global Brands…
AA Tyres become the latest member of TyreSafe
AA Tyres, the new mobile tyre fitting business of the Automobile Association, has joined TyreSafe’s growing membership. AA Tyres is part of Britain’s largest breakdown…
A much needed light at the end of the tunnel in Silvertown
The announced public consultation for the Silvertown Tunnel has been described as vital for freight by the Freight Transport Association today. Responding to the announcement…
Ford offers Focus ST Mountune upgrade to 275PS
Ford Focus ST buyers in the UK now have the option of more adrenalin from a new performance upgrade from engine tuners Mountune. Mountune’s kit…
Volvo cars reveals safe and seamless user interface for self-driving cars
Volvo Cars has revealed one of the industry’s most advanced and easy-to-use interfaces to oversee how drivers will transfer control to a car’s autonomous driving…
Traffic FLOs, Victim support professionals urged to attend conference on supporting road crash victims
Brake, the road safety charity, is running an essential one-day conference on Police family liaison following a road death or serious injury. The conference, for traffic FLOs…
Government confirms consumers who bought vehicles in good faith will not incur additional tax costs
The government has announced that UK taxpayers will not incur higher Vehicle Excise Duty if their existing vehicles are found to be fitted with illegal…
Ford ups ‘marmalade’ insurance contribution for young drivers to make new car motoring more affordable
Ford recently joined forces with insurance provider ‘Marmalade’ to help reduce the cost of motoring for young drivers and to make the dream of owning…
Smoking ban in vehicles when children are present includes vans, warns Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz Vans is reminding all motorists that smoking in a vehicle with children present also applies to vans from this week (1 October 2015). The…