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£75 computer system could revolutionise ro...
A £75 computer system could revolutionise road safety by allowing cars to talk to each other and warn drivers there is a hazard ahead. More than 1.35 million people die each year in traffic accidents, with
Avoiding ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle...
Corporate renters have been warned to be on their guard against ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies as fleets increasingly switch to flexible short-term hire from long-term leasing. The warning comes from Goodwood Rental, which has
Grampian Truck Show makes its comeback in a...
Scottish trucking favourite, the Grampian Truck Show, is returning after a 13-year hiatus – this time as a not-for-profit event, raising money for local charities – Charlie House and STV Children’s Appeal. The event, which was
Digital innovations on the road ahead in 20...
New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in AI and Machine Learning, data analytics and other innovations will impact their operations in 2020. Against this
NewMotion is expanding its EV roaming netwo...
NewMotion, a leading European smart charging solutions provider, announces its roaming partnership with Nordic clean-energy company Fortum. With this agreement, NewMotion is the first company offering charging solutions for EVs to receive access to Fortum’s charging
Nissan Leaf completes 230 mile autonomous j...
A British-based research project into the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads. The project, HumanDrive, is jointly funded by UK government through the Centre for Connected and Autonomous
Michelin grows tyre contract with Huntapac ...
Michelin has renewed a five-year tyre contract with Preston-based Huntapac Produce – one of the largest vegetable and salad producers in the UK – following a competitive tender which pitched the manufacturer against rival brands. The
Northern Powergrid launches innovative tool...
Northern Powergrid today launches a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process. The intuitive online system is underpinned by real-world network data to help users identify the best new EV charging
Great British Fleet Awards 2020: The full l...
The fleet industry’s leading managers, service companies and cars/vans have taken top titles at today’s Great British Fleet Awards at a prestigious ceremony in London. Held as part of the 2020 Great British Fleet Event, the
UK car production falls by over 14%
UK car production fell -14.2% in 2019, to 1,303,135 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with a -6.4% drop in December rounding off a third year of
