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No-deal threat ‘further cause for concern...

Feb 25, 2020Comments off

Ahead of the trade negotiations between the UK and EU next month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has vowed to walk away from the table if political and legal sovereignty conditions are not met. A statement from

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‘Tax it or lose it’, a warning ...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

The DVLA has launched a new campaign showing drivers the ‘real consequences’ of failing to tax their vehicles. The new campaign focuses on 20 regions of the UK where vehicle tax evasion is most prevalent, including

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A third of motorists have no idea how to us...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

Today’s cars might be more technologically advanced than ever before but a large percentage of drivers remain clueless about how to use the car technology, according to a study carried out by The British Motor Show.

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Rinspeed: ‘MetroSnap’ shows up ...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

As the first company in the world, Swiss powerhouse of ideas Rinspeed demonstrated the “Snap” and the “microSNAP” at the CES in Las Vegas in the past two years, vehicles whose chassis and bodies go their

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Seed grows its Mercedes-Benz fleet with low...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

Long-serving Autosmart franchisee Seed Brothers has taken another step on the road to becoming an all-Mercedes-Benz truck operator by commissioning a new mobile showroom. Family-owned Seed Brothers has represented the UK and Ireland’s leading manufacturer and

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Licence Check unveils driver e-learning pro...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

Licence Check has unveiled details of a new driver e-learning initiative in conjunction with IAM RoadSmart, the UK’s largest independent road safety charity. The new Driver E-Learning Programme will offer a flexible and innovative solution to

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World première in Düsseldorf of the new C...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

It wins plaudits as a van, family MPV, shuttle and camper with limitless versatility: the Caddy. To date over three million have been built, and now, as a world première, VWCV is revealing the progressive, fifth

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Mental health: having someone in their corn...

Feb 24, 2020Comments off

Stars from the world of sport are making it more acceptable for the van community to speak about their mental health and wellbeing, more than any profession in the UK according to research from Mercedes-Benz Vans

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Kia and Hyundai develop world’s first ICT...

Feb 21, 2020Comments off

Kia and Hyundai announced that they have developed the world’s first predictive Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Connected Shift System, enabling the vehicle to automatically shift to the optimal gear after identifying the road and traffic

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IRU report uncovers barriers to road safety...

Feb 21, 2020Comments off

IRU (International Road Transport Union) has released a comprehensive report on road safety investment by mobility and logistics operating companies. The findings highlight that while the commercial road transport industry recognises it has a key role