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Boom in home deliveries sees vans take a bi...

Apr 06, 2020Comments off

Booming home deliveries and urgent vehicle replacements by tradespeople and essential workers are dramatically changing the shape of motor retail sales during the coronavirus crisis. Figures released by the online car marketplace BuyaCar.co.uk reveal that van

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THINK! backs Take Extra Care campaign

Apr 06, 2020Comments off

Road Safety GB is encouraging all road users to help reduce the strain on the emergency services during the coronavirus pandemic by taking extra care when making essential journeys, with support from the Department for Transport’s

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Take five and participate in the 2020 Road ...

Apr 06, 2020Comments off

All road users are being encouraged to take five and complete a new survey on emerging road safety issues. The 2020 Road Safety Survey by the Road Safety News editorial team, covers subjects including electric scooters, seeking

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UK truck drivers rise to the COVID-19 suppl...

Apr 03, 2020Comments off

With measures to counter the spread of Covid-19 across the UK coming into effect, national supply chains are being put to the test as demand for essential goods soars across the country. While some industries have

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Licence Check offers latest licence checkin...

Apr 03, 2020Comments off

Derby-based Licence Check is offering advice to fleet and other managers regarding vital licence checking services whilst the current Coronavirus crisis forces many businesses into lockdown and home-working, including covering the latest changes in regulations. New

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MV Commercial: truck maintenance checks eve...

Apr 03, 2020Comments off

MV Commercial has advised that regular truck maintenance checks have become even more essential following the DVSA’s decision to suspend MOTs for commercial vehicles for three months. The commercial vehicle sales and leasing company says its

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Vehicle safety warning amid lock down

Apr 02, 2020Comments off

Motorists have been warned to ensure their cars and vans stay roadworthy after a lengthy period of non-use. Motoring experts from LeaseVan.co.uk have told drivers to park their vehicles under the cover of a garage wherever possible, or

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Independent garages valued more since start...

Apr 02, 2020Comments off

Fixter, the UK’s first end-to-end online car maintenance service provider, today reveals national survey results which show that essential businesses, such as independent garages, are valued more than before the crisis. Results from a national Fixter

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AA launches free breakdown service for all ...

Apr 02, 2020Comments off

The AA is launching a free breakdown service for NHS workers during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. From today, Thursday (2 April), NHS staff who break down on their way to or from work will be able

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Moixa, UK Power Networks Services, UPS and ...

Apr 02, 2020Comments off

The EV Fleet-Centred Local Energy Systems (EFLES) project is aimed at optimising logistics companies’ growing electric vehicle (EV) fleets and demonstrating how smart charging can incentivise large fleet operators to go electric; cutting carbon emissions, air