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Dismal year for UK car production but 2022 ...
UK car production in 2021 fell -6.7% to only 859,575 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the worst
EU postings declarations portal now online
The EU postings declarations portal (previously referred to as EU posting of drivers portal) is now available to use. From 2 February, new EU rules mean if you operate loaded goods journeys in and
Legal proposals for self-driving vehicles
The Law Commission, an independent statutory body set up by Parliament to review the law in England and Wales, and the Scottish Law Commission have
Not all motorists agree with the proposed H...
Changes to the Highway Code are due to come into force on January 29 2022, pending approval from Parliament, which will give greater focus to
Addison Lee launches market-leading driver ...
Addison Lee – London’s largest quality private hire and black taxi provider – has launched an industry-leading offer for both new and existing drivers, as
Pitstop partners with Samsara to reduce emi...
Pitstop, a leading predictive analytics company for the mobility industry, today announces a partnership with Samsara, pioneer of the Connected Operations Cloud. This partnership will
RAC first major breakdown company to launch...
The RAC is the first major roadside assistance company in the UK to begin using an electric patrol vehicle to attend breakdowns. With no electric
O-licence refused after firm runs HGVs befo...
REL Haulage has been refused an operator’s licence after running HGVs before permission was granted, despite assurances it would not do so. Director Ian Newman
Logistics UK plays down concerns over long ...
The vast majority of lorries arriving at the Channel ports have the correct documentation and despite rising volumes the situation is an improvement on this
Thomas Hardie takes Totalkare Y-MECH lifts ...
Thomas Hardie Commercials have upgraded their vehicle lifting capabilities at two of their sites in the Northwest of England with assistance from workshop equipment experts,
