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Volta Trucks announces major distribution trial

Volta Trucks has announced that global transport and logistics company DSV is trialling its zero-emission trucks. The truck will be operating from DSV’s southern hub in Purfleet and will be […]

Automated tech diminishing drivers’ skills

New data has revealed that 66% of drivers have automated technology in their cars, with nearly a third (31%) believing it makes people worse drivers. The survey, by Quotezone, found […]

PistonHeads launches new online auction

Online motoring community PistonHeads has launched a new online auction platform offering selection of premium and performance cars. PistonHeads Auctions provides a full suite of benefits for individuals looking to […]

Motor still dominates fraudulent claims

New figures have revealed that motor insurance accounted for the majority of fraudulent claims uncovered last year. According to the Association of British Insurers, 72,600 fraudulent claims were detected last […]

Pothole damage at five-year high

Pothole-related breakdowns are at a five-year high with new data showing that spending on road maintenance has almost halved in a little over a decade. Data shows that the worst […]

Loading injuries cost businesses £3.7bn a year

A third of UK van drivers have injured themselves at least once while loading their van in the past year, costing businesses up to £3.7bn annually. According to research commissioned by […]

Copart awarded environmental accolade

Copart has been awarded a milestone badge from the Ecologi platform for planting 1,000 trees across the UK, Kenya, Madagascar, Mozambique, Tanzania, Senegal, and Ethiopia. The award supports Copart’s ongoing […]

AudaEnterpriseGold updated

Solera Audatex has updated its vehicle database AudaEnterpriseGold. Its latest UK data release, which is now availabled, includes 99 new and updated model sheets and covers a range of cars, […]

Drivers tighten security as vehicle thefts rise

Automotive sales data analysis from eBay has revealed that drivers are becoming more security conscious amidst rising instances of vehicle theft. eBay Parts and Accessories found a 136% increase in […]

EV Automotive Training secures IMI approval

EV Automotive Training has been awarded The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Centre Approval. The Castleford-based automotive training centre has been set up by training manager Dave Walker, together […]

IMI backs government inquiry into EVs

The IMI has urged the government to consider incentives, infrastructure, availability and end-of-life disposal after it announced a new inquiry into the electric vehicle experience. The inquiry is seeking industry […]