Logistics UK is delighted that it has been Apprenticeship Provider and Assessment Register approved and is now able to provide government-funded apprenticeship training. Initially launching the Level Three ‘Transport Operations Supervisor’ programme In January 2024, further courses are expected to be announced in the coming months. The business group … [Read more...]
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Tradelines 25 October
Toyota hydrogen fuel cells will be fitted in ten Iveco coaches to be used at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. They will ferry about 5,000 visitors to the games in the wider Paris region and after the event go into long-distance service on regular bus routes to demonstrate the possibilities of converting traditional diesel buses with fuel cells. About 10,000 … [Read more...]
Con-artists are recovering their own cars
The latest used car scam is restealing, warn investigtors. The UK’s oldest specialist motor insurance loss adjuster, Claims Management & Adjusting, has reported a worrying increase in the used car scam, particularly in the North of England. The con sees an unsuspecting consumer purchasing a cloned vehicle, only to have it stolen within days by the very … [Read more...]
Used ev sales stabilize on demand and availability
Falling prices have fueled greater interest and resale of used electric cars, according to a new survey. Latest data from Auto Trader’s Retail Price Index show the recovery in used electric vehicle values has continued to gather pace in October due to the combination of increasing consumer demand for greener vehicles fuelled by attractive prices and a … [Read more...]
Visual Look Up is iPhone feature for drivers
Apple may have a solution for confusion when it comes to warning light symbols with its latest iPhone iOS 17 software update that includes a feature which can help people easily identify car dashboard warning light symbols. Dashboard warning lights are supposed to assist owners in identifying vehicle issues. However, since there are so many, they can often … [Read more...]
First drives: Honda e:Ny1 & CR-V phev
Honda is revamping its range of offerings as the new era in electric mobility approaches, but it’s also keeping some tried and tested models. With 13 of the top 20 UK models now SUVs in a sector that has grown to almost 56% of annual registrations, Honda could not ignore what buyers want. It’s city-car Honda e has been joined by the e:Ny1 compact SUV … [Read more...]
Passengers habits annoy drivers
British motorists can be precious about what their passengers can and can’t do. Prestone surveyed drivers in Britain to discover these rules, as well as who they consider to be the most frustrating passengers and the most annoying things they do in their cars. Passenger Etiquette - Findings: No littering out the window was the most popular rule … [Read more...]
Newslines 20 October
Car wash brand IMO has selected national charging network Be.EV to install and maintain chargers across several of their sites, beginning with Cwmbran. It will also open in Yorkshire and the North East as it rolls out a programme to provide top up charging at washing centres. Road and congestion charging in Wales is being considered by the Labour-run Welsh … [Read more...]
We’re keeping our cars for longer
A survey finds that almost half of drivers (45%) are holding onto their cars for longer than usual because they are unsure whether to buy a petrol, diesel or electric car, rising to 56% of under 34s, compared to 36% of over 65s. The survey of 2,000 drivers carried out by Opinium on behalf of InsuretheGap.com also finds that just over two fifths of drivers … [Read more...]
Roads’ rage highest in nine years
Anger with the poor state of Britain’s local roads has reached its highest point in nine years, said the RAC. Nearlly half of drivers (49%) surveyed for the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring listing it as a top motoring concern, making it the single biggest issue by a considerable distance this year. Concern among drivers is now at a record level since the … [Read more...]
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