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Driver shortage named top challenge

A shortage of drivers will be the biggest challenge facing the transport industry in 2018. That’s according to UK customer survey carried out by Paragon Software Systems. Its annual survey […]

Car auction prices up in December

The National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA) has reported that car auction data revealed that first time conversion rates decreased 1.9% to 77.7% from November to December last year, but […]

Drivers bamboozled by finance packages

A survey by the RAC has found that car buyers are being left increasingly confused by the range of finance options. RAC Flexiloan had discovered that a quarter of drivers […]

Investors take Uber stake

A consortium led by Japan’s Softbank is to buy a $9.3bn holding in Uber from existing shareholders. Reports suggest Uber co-founder, Travis Kalanick who stepped down as chief executive in […]

Government announces Cat B licence change

The government has confirmed plans to raise the weight limit of alternatively-fuelled vans that can be driven on a standard category B driver’s licence. Under the previous regulations drivers of […]

Nissan reveals solar system

Nissan has introduced Nissan Energy Solar an all-in-one solution that combines world-class residential solar panels with energy storage system to make the most of UK homes. The solution has been […]

Are retailers at risk of depletion?

Almost half of all car dealerships will disappear in less than a decade, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2018. The survey found that 75% of UK automotive executives […]

PSA to electrify product line by 2025

PSA Group plan to offer an electric option with all its models by 2025. The company pledge to offer 40 electrified options across its five brands; Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel […]

MOT tests remain at three years

The government has announced that the first MOT test will remain at three years after a new car has been purchased. There were proposals to put it back to four […]

RHA ‘astonished’ by Calais investments

The government’s decision to invest £44.5m to improve security measures in Calais has been roundly criticised by the Road Haulage Association, which says more money won’t solve the problem or […]

Travel chaos as storms ravage UK

Motorists are still facing hazardous driving conditions as storms continue to ravage the UK. Snow, ice and gale-force winds have caused widespread disruption, with a number of road closures in […]

Uber drivers forced to pull over

Uber is insisting UK drivers take a six-hour break after 10 hours of taking bookings. To enforce this policy, it will prevent drivers from logging onto its app during these […]