The superstars of the FIA World Rally Championship’s ground-breaking new hybrid era will rip the wrapping from the 2022 season at a spectacular year launch in Austria next weekend. For the first time, the WRC’s dramatic new-generation Rally1 cars from the three manufacturer teams will be together in Salzburg’s innovative Hangar-7 museum as the series’ … [Read more...]
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Training for a new world of business
The Association of Fleet Professionals has unveiled the new Fleet Academy with an extensive programme of training for 2022. The launch marks the moment when the AFP takes over all professional tuition activities from the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM). The AFP was formed almost two years ago by uniting the ICFM with the Association of Car Fleet … [Read more...]
Brakes go on smart motorways, for now
No more smart motorways will be built for now amid safety concerns but current sections will not be returned to hard shoulders. Using the hard shoulder as a permanent live traffic lane increases capacity, but critics say it's unsafe and has led to deaths. Five years of safety and economic data for the schemes will be collected from the … [Read more...]
SsangYong Motors confidently expand dealerships
In the midst of uncertainty in the global automotive sector, SsangYong Motors UK has confirmed the introduction of 16 new dealerships, 14 of which are ex-Mitsubishi sales dealers, located across the country in the last 12 months. Kevin Griffin, managing director at SsangYong Motors UK, said, “This brand has undergone dramatic transformation over the past … [Read more...]
Tap and go transport trial in Wales
London-style tap and go ticketing will be tested on some Welsh bus and train services. Transport for Wales is gearing up to pilot pay-as-you-go ticketing on trains and buses – something the Welsh Conservatives have repeatedly called for. It will mean passengers can tap their bank cards on the barrier gates to travel on trains and buses, similar to the set … [Read more...]
Newslines 12 January
Pirelli tyres equip the new Ford Mustang Mach-E GT Performance Edition, the fastest and most powerful version of the first all-electric SUV produced by the Blue Oval. A new technical collaboration between the companies has resulted in a specific Pirelli P Zero tyre, part of a family of Ultra High Performance tyres that offer the right balance between … [Read more...]
Mechanics and testers’ shortages hitting motor trade
A Motor Ombudsman poll of garages and workshops accredited to the body’s Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair, has revealed that recruiting a sufficient number of mechanics and MOT testers to meet consumer demand was the most significant concern for 67% of respondents when questioned about the main challenges encountered during 2021. … [Read more...]
Learners still let down by Government testing system
The pressures around learning to drive and passing a driving test will continue into 2022. According to a survey of 150 driving instructors from across the country undertaken by Young Driver, 70 per cent say they still have a waiting list for starting lessons – with 39 per cent of those admitting pupils are in for a long wait before they can begin … [Read more...]
Plan not to fail in new business world, say Arval
Fleets should allocate time to plan ahead in 2022, when it comes to vehicle orders, rentals, and service, maintenance and repair needs, to help beat vehicle and parts shortages, Arval UK is advising. As the impact of the pandemic and semiconductor shortages continue a forward-looking approach will help the fleet and mobility company to make sure that it can … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Isuzu D-Max V-Cross
With escalating costs of serious 4x4 cars and sports utilities it’s little wonder that edgy pickups have cornered the market and one of the most popular series is the Isuzu D-Max. There are Utility, DL20, DL40 and V-Cross derivatives built on the same chassis, using the common powertrain and nearly all 4WD, but their cab space varies along with payload so … [Read more...]
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