Articles by Gareth Roberts - Page 559

A failure to deliver safe, secure rest areas and address shortcomings in the apprenticeship levy are damaging efforts to tackle the driver shortage, truck associations have warned.

But rising demand for ultra-low emission company cars may not save manufacturers from being fined billions of pounds by the EU for not meeting emissions target.

A fleet of 10 new electric cars are available to rent in Bristol from the Co-wheels car club, thanks to funding from the EU research project Replicate.

Government says data could be used to identify available parking spaces, permitted times and price, which apps could use right across the country.

Breathalyser firm AlcoSense Laboratories says that the number of roadside breath tests carried out in June is 50% higher than any other month apart from December.

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is taking on 26 new Seat Aronas to support its high-mileage fleet.

More than half (52.7%) of vacancies for vehicle mechanics, technicians and fitters will not be filled in the near future, according to FTA’s 2019 Logistics Report.

JCT600 VLS has supplied specially adapted Ford Focus estate vehicles to Silverstone racing circuit to be used as their medical response vehicles.

Yodel has launched a green-focused overhaul of its fleet, including the launch of a new electric vehicle, trailers, and Microlise GPS tracking software to optimise driver performance.

The new Mercedes-Benz GLC is available to order, with prices starting from £39,420 for the GLC 220 d 4MATIC Sport SUV and £44,045 for the GLC 220 d 4MATIC AMG Line Coupé.