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Ford launches London smart benches

Ford and smart cities start-up Strawberry Energy are rolling out smart benches to offer pedestrians free solar-powered mobile charging and Wi-Fi access while they sit and rest across the city. […]

IGA to investigate consumer websites

The Independent Garage Association (IGA) is set to carry out a comprehensive study of consumer websites that provide work to independent garages. This study will determine whether these schemes genuinely […]

Dyson sets 2020 EV deadline

James Dyson will launch an electric car by 2020. The billionaire inventor said his company has been working on the project since 2015 and will be ready to launch in […]

Chargie rebrands as Bookmycharge

The peer-to-peer electric vehicle (EV) charging service Chargie has relaunched under the rebranded name, Bookmycharge. The start-up has changed its name after it became aware of a similarly named company […]

Thefts rise by a third

The number of vehicles stolen has risen by nearly a third in the past three years, according to figures seen by RAC Insurance. A Freedom of Information request to 40 […]

RHA welcomes Scania fine

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the heavy fine the European Commission has imposed on Scania for being part of a price fixing cartel over 14 years – but pointed […]

Ford announces Innovation winner

Ford has announced the winner of the 2017 Ford UK Innovation Challenge. This award is part of the Ford College Community Challenge, a programme which supports young people, encouraging social […]

Fix Auto Pershore joins the network

Fix Auto UK has welcomed Worcestershire-based Carsmetix to the network, with the bodyshop now operating as Fix Auto Pershore. The latest addition to the Fix Auto UK network is owned […]

Drone Major Group officially launched

A new group of companies focused on the drone industry has been established, aimed at bringing global connectivity to the sector. Drone Major Group is the first company in the […]

CMA to investigate price comparison site

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating the way a price comparison site has set up its contracts with insurers, suspecting it may result in higher home insurance prices. […]

Vauxhall celebrates 50 years in Luton

Employees at Vauxhall’s Parts Distribution Centre in Luton, Bedfordshire celebrated the 50th anniversary of its opening with a specially-designed gold wrapped truck and a visit from England legend Bryan Robson. Situated […]

FTA urges post-Brexit transition period

As the second day of Brexit negotiations has come to a close in Brussels, the Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed the call from Prime Minister Teresa May for a […]