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SmartWitness CP4S 4G MCR Offers High Res Video on 4 Channels
19th April 2021
Video telematics pioneer SmartWitness is launching a 4G connected four-channel vehicle recorder for Direct Vision Standard (DVS) compliance. The SmartWitness CP4S is arguably the world’s smal...
The AA pledges its support for SMEs on the UK’s roads
19th April 2021
The AA’s business services division has further pledged its support for SMEs with the launch of its new yellow paper ‘Keeping the UK’s SMEs on the Road’. As the UK moves closer to switching...
Anti-ageing cream for roads!
19th April 2021
Highways England is trialing a new type of material for resurfacing roads which aims to help them last ‘significantly’ longer and reduce the need for roadworks. A section of dual carriageway in Nort...
How many accidents happen on the practical driving test?
19th April 2021
A new piece of research from Group 1 Automotive has discovered how many learners have had accidents whilst taking their driving test over the last five years. We can now reveal there have been over 30...
New car leasers seek shorter contracts and lower mileage terms
19th April 2021
New research undertaken by car leasing comparison website Moneyshake has shown a surge in the number of people showing interest in getting a new car with lower mileage terms, for fewer years. This shi...
Super Deduction will not ensure growth in its current form
19th April 2021
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) have asked the Government to amend the Super Deduction initiative to boost investment in plan...
Ocado invests in autonomous vehicle software company Oxbotica
19th April 2021
Ocado Group plc (“Ocado”), the leading online grocery platform and solutions provider, today announces that it has commercially partnered with Oxbotica Ltd. (“Oxbotica”), headquartered in Oxfor...
Health chiefs slam continued suspension of driver medicals as ‘ludicrous’
16th April 2021
The DVLA’s decision to continue its suspension of driver medicals has been condemned as “ludicrous” and poses a significant risk to road safety, according to doctors’ network D4Drivers. It is no...
Vauxhall adds new Griffin Edition models to its LCV range
16th April 2021
Offering high levels of standard specification and great value, Vauxhall has introduced new Griffin Edition models across its light commercial vehicle (LCV) line up including Combo, Vivaro and Movan...
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles scoops double title
16th April 2021
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has been awarded two prestigious accolades at the 2021 Business Van Awards, with the Transporter 6.1 named Best Medium Van and the brand awarded the Best Used Van Pr...
