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Failing to use a proper de-icer and ice scraper can cause permanent damage to your vehicle – notably scratching the glass or damaging the surrounding rubber seals.   But a new survey from Autoglym, the car care products provider, has revealed that ill-prepared motorists often rely on a variety of makeshift objects such as books,

Check out our simple tips to help drive Fuel Efficiency… 1. Control your speed…Speed is the Number One reason for increased fuel consumption and reduced profit. Higher speed requires more horsepower and this in turn requires more fuel! Dropping your speed by just 10mph can reduce your fuel intake and have a surprising impact on

AdBlue® is a non-toxic, non-flammable; biodegradable urea and water-based liquid additive that processes the harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) gases, produced by diesel vehicle exhaust system’s and turns these gasses into water vapour and nitrogen gas. The AdBlue® solution is stored in a tank positioned near the vehicles conventional fuel tank, accessed through a cap typically

A Glasgow truck driver has been banned from professional driving until 2035 following a series of convictions for dangerous driving. Traffic commissioner (TC) for Scotland, Joan Aitken, said she did not want to wait for Hugh Cowan Richardson to kill or injure someone before disqualifying him from driving for an indefinite period. Richardson had previously

Three new ship-to-shore gantry cranes have been delivered to the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain. Built by ZPMC in Shanghai, the new cranes will be operated on the port’s Berth 8&9 which are currently being extended to increase the port’s ability to handle the latest ultra-large container ships. The cranes are all designed to handle

All projects involve the replacement of bridge expansion joints which have reached the end of their serviceable life. Expansion joints help to protect the structural integrity of a bridge by allowing it to expand and contract with seasonal changes in temperature. The first closure is on the westbound A20 between the M20 junction 1/M25 junction

A revolutionary range extended electric truck and bus chassis from a new to the industry business begins its testing programme in the UK this month before being readied for commercial operations.The company involved, Charge R&D Ltd, has substantial financial backing from Kinetik, a new $500 million international investment company. Charge, headquartered in Enstone, Oxfordshire, UK,

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed Department for Transport (DfT) proposals to introduce a bridge marking system that will show both imperial and metric height, width and length limits. With more than 1600 bridge strikes in 2014/15 throughout the UK, FTA believes it is vital that signage can be easily understood by drivers who

Roadsense has launched Roadsense Live Plus: a telematics and real-time 3G camera combined in a single unit. The product is able to send video of events such as collisions and dangerous manoeuvres to the Roadsense platform in real-time, allowing almost instant viewing of hazardous events, together with real-time incident notification via SMS or email. Medium-threshold

Iveco’s New Eurocargo will make its UK show debut at London’s Freight in the City Expo as the highlight of the manufacturer’s sustainable vehicle showcase, following the launch of the latest generation medium truck in Italy in September. Appearing at the event on 27 October at Alexandra Palace in London, the New Eurocargo was designed

Peel Ports has pledged its support to the Armed Forces Community, including help for former Service personnel to access training and work opportunities when they return to civilian life. The UK-wide port operator has committed to uphold the key principles of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant – a voluntary declaration from businesses and charitable organisations

For the second year in a row, Isuzu Truck UK has won the coveted European Distributor of the Year Award. This was presented by Isuzu Motors Europe at Isuzu’s European Parts and Service Awards 2015 held in Rome recently. The awards are judged on a company’s performance throughout the year and cover categories including customer