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UK used car market holds steady in 2019

Feb 14, 2020Comments off

The UK’s used car market finished 2019 almost on par with the previous year, recovering to just a -0.1% drop following two quarters of growth in the second half, according to the latest figures released today

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Bodyshops: Emerging from the shadows

Feb 14, 2020Comments off

The past image of bodyshops will soon be consigned to the history books because businesses have emerged from the shadows into a bright electric vehicle (EV) future. This is the view of Graham O’Neill, the CEO

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Carrier Transicold strengthens sustainabili...

Feb 14, 2020Comments off

International shipping and logistics company, DFDS, has taken delivery of three new trailers with Carrier Transicold Vector® HE 19 refrigeration units, as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to improving sustainability across its business. Chosen for

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New IVECO S-WAY to be launched at the CV Sh...

Feb 14, 2020Comments off

IVECO will use the 2020 Commercial Vehicle show in Birmingham as the venue for the launch of its much anticipated new IVECO S-WAY truck, the first vehicle in the new IVECO WAY heavy range, developed to

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Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone join for...

Feb 13, 2020Comments off

The fleet solutions ‘powerhouse’ forged by Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone will be in the spotlight at this year’s Commercial Vehicle show. Webfleet Solutions and Bridgestone are joining forces at the NEC Birmingham event, April 27-29, to

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European safety council wants to ban SUVs f...

Feb 13, 2020Comments off

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has called for a ban on SUVs in towns and cities in a bid to cut cyclist and pedestrian fatalities. The council’s report says: “Research shows that the risk of

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Transport Secretary says petrol & dies...

Feb 13, 2020Comments off

Following the breaking news that the UK’s Transport Secretary Grant Shapps thinks the  planned ban on sales of new petrol, diesel or hybrid cars could start as early as 2032; Benjamin Hunt, Motoring Trade Analyst at

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Engenie rolls out rapid EV charging network...

Feb 13, 2020Comments off

Engenie, the UK’s fastest growing rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging operator[1], has installed its first two rapid EV charge points in Cardiff city centre as part of a wider rollout that will more than double the

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Volkswagen CVs pits Park Assist against stu...

Feb 12, 2020Comments off

A third of UK van drivers rank small parking spaces as their biggest annoyance, according to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles*. To help van drivers navigate these tight spaces, the brand offers innovative Park Assist technology. But how

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Honda announces global airbag recall

Feb 12, 2020Comments off

As part of the ongoing Takata airbag recall, Honda is recalling more of its most popular cars due to a fault that can result in the driver and front-passenger airbag deploying with such force that it