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High EV premiums discourage demand

Insurers are powering up premiums for electric cars, leading to a drop-off in demand, according to a major consumer website. HonestJohn.co.uk is calling on the government to scrap Insurance Premium Tax […]

ABI ranks ridesharing companies

In a recent competitive assessment, ABI Research analysed and compared the strength of the current leading ridesharing providers worldwide through an analysis of its market share, innovation programs, strategies, and […]

ACC helps eliminate phantom traffic

As schools close for the summer, and people take to the roads to begin their summer vacations, congestion can quickly build on some of the UK’s more popular routes. On […]

Vauxhall opens new Croydon site

Vauxhall has opened a brand new state-of-the-art retail site in Croydon, London. GO Vauxhall, Croydon has been specially-designed with the customer in mind, featuring a modern showroom, the ability to […]

The future of LCVs

With over four million vans on the UK roads, Moneybarn explains how safety, security and innovative technology in Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) are improving year on year and slowly closing […]

WeFix and VW sign agreement

WeFix has signed an agreement with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to add eight new converted transporters to its fleet every month, with plans to deploy over 100 vans by the end […]

Brake tackles young drivers’ safety

Research published by the AA charitable trust shows that driving is seen as a bigger threat to teenagers’ safety than gun and knife crime. When asked, ‘What do you think […]

Progress Recruitment takes home award

Norwich-based Progress Recruitment Solutions has been named Recruitment Agency of the Year in the Motor Trader Industry Awards 2018. It was the 28 year of the prestigious awards, with the […]

Electric Nation installs final charger

The Electric Nation project has installed its final smart charger as part of its trial with electric vehicle (EV) owners. The project will be assessing the smart charging technology and […]

Airports to benefit from autonomous technology

A new report commissioned by Aberdeen Standard Investment’s AIPUT fund has highlighted the scale of progress and future potential for the adoption of automated transport and logistics technology at the […]

AkzoNobel paints for coral reefs

A global message to save the world’s coral reefs is being carried around the globe by an Airbus A380 specially coated by AkzoNobel. The Mirpuri Foundation initiative involved painting a […]

NEMTA drives skills shortage awareness

NEMTA (North East Motor Trade Apprenticeships) and its partners, Remit, NYA and Chameleon are trying to raise awareness of the motor trade and educate young people about how the industry […]