FTA demands Glasgow 2014 information
The Freight Transport Association has delivered a 50-day ultimatum to the organisers of the 2014 Commonwealth Games asking for detailed information for the freight industry. The FTA has expresse...
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EST webinar to look at what Budget 2014 means for fleets
The Energy Saving Trust is to hold an online seminar looking at how fleets will be affected by the latest Budget Statement. Commencing from 1.30pm this Thursday [27 March], the first part of EST’s...
Mini MPG Marathon organised for April’s Fleet Show
Fleet managers will be able to put their eco-driving skills to the test at the forthcoming Fleet Show. The free one-day event at Silverstone on April 9 will host what is being billed as a ‘mini MP...
Claims company calls in TomTom’s Webfleet for reduced accident costs
Claims management company CAA has chosen TomTom as its preferred fleet management technology supplier. The decision is designed to help its customers reduce accidents and their associated costs. ...
Record year for Quartix with 60% sales growth
Vehicle tracking supplier Quartix has announced record sales growth for 2013. Sales jumped an unprecedented 60% compared to 2012’s performance, with a turnover of just over £13m, thanks to strong ...
Volvo tests new cloud-based safety communications
A new project will trial a cloud-based safety system which will allow cars to share information on road conditions and their current location. Joining forces with the Swedish transport administra...
Rise of the ‘#drivingselfie’ – 7% of motorists taking pictures of themselves driving
Seven per cent of motorists say they have taken a ‘selfie’ whilst driving. The recent survey published by Confused.com found that 4% had sent a self-portrait from their smartphone via the popular ...
Fab February for Europe’s new car market
The number of new cars registered in the EU increased by 8% in February, compared to the same month in 2013. According to the ACEA, 861,058 cars were registered last month, up from 797,494 last Fe...
Fuel duty freeze and pothole relief announced in Budget 2014
Fuel duty will remain frozen until after the next General Election and a further £200m will be spent on fixing potholes, it has been confirmed in 2014’s Budget Statement. Speaking to the House of ...
Old EV batteries could find second life powering Europe’s data centres
Batteries, formerly used to power electric vehicles, could be used to help meet demands of energy-hungry data centres in Europe. A typical lithium-ion battery is only expected to have 14 years of ...
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