The DVSA is planning to clamp-down on HGV drivers who sleep in their cabs. But the get-tough policy and its £300 fine for each offence has been criticised by the Freight Transport Association. It says there is a shortage of designated and secure rest areas for HGV drivers and vehicles and some lorry cabs are more comfortable than the overnight … [Read more...]
Industry
Driver safety interlock debut
Alcohol safety and training specialist AlcoDigital has agreed a contract with Renault Trucks to showcase and offer alcohol safety devices for their latest range of LCV Master business fleet vehicles, which will be displayed at the Freight in the City exhibition on 7 November 2017. Called the Draeger Interlock 7000, the safety devices, which can be … [Read more...]
Tradelines 18 October
Global revenue from automotive telematics systems will grow at a compound annual rate of nearly 17 percent to more than $6.7 billion by the end of 2023, according to IHS Markit. The data represents production of factory-installed telematics systems, including embedded, consumer electronics (CE) and hybrid telematics. … [Read more...]
Parts makers seeking better world deal
Vehicle parts makers in the US and Europe want open trading policies without import penalties and which reflect the global nature of the industry. The American-based Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association and the European Association of Automotive Suppliers want free and fair trade, access to raw and finished materials, and harmonized safety and … [Read more...]
400 Vauxhall jobs going at Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall is axing 400 jobs making Astra hatch and sports tourer models at Ellesmere Port. There are potentially 80 workers from Wales who could be affected when the shifts are reduced from two to one next year. Owner PSA Peugeot Citroen said the rising cost of importing parts to make the cars affected their profits on each vehicle and with … [Read more...]
Just in time for Wales’ Brexit deliveries
With the UK’s exit from the European Union now less than 18 months away, the role of an efficient logistics sector in delivering a healthy Welsh economy has been recognised by the inclusion of the Freight Transport Association at the first meeting of a new Welsh working group. The working group, assembled by the Welsh Economy Secretary Ken Skates, … [Read more...]
Newslines 7 October
The most remarkable results in the history of the Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon were recorded at this year’s event, including the highest ever figure for a diesel car and a petrol-engined competitor nearly topping 100mpg, proved that green engine technology in all its forms is moving on in huge strides. The overall winner, with a record-breaking … [Read more...]
Newslines 6 October
A plug-in hybrid electric version of the Range Rover Sport will be added to the new range early next year. It can be driven on battery power alone or coupled to the 300hp 2.0 petrol engine and an 85kw electric motor giving a combined 404hp with order books opening now and costing from £61,315. Honda’s closing a Japanese plant making the Accord and CR-V … [Read more...]
Diesel sales recovering with newer models
The diesel is not dead, says CAP hpi. Vehicle data expert cap hpi has cited a better than average performance from diesel vehicles for this time of year for the past three months in a row (July – September) with motorists favouring diesel vehicles (50.9%) over petrol during September 2017 based on sales volumes. In its latest Black Book data, cap hpi … [Read more...]
Tradelines 4 October
Ford dealers need 1,000 new technicians. The demand is to meet rising sales of the latest advanced models, most nobably the incoming generation of hybrid and electric vehicles. … [Read more...]
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