More than 40% of businesses are losing money as a result of traffic congestion, according to new research found by Close Brothers Asset Finance. Within the company’s quarterly survey, they found that 83% of firms believe that traffic congestion is a ‘problem’. 41% of respondents claimed congestion had an impact on their profits and the Continue Reading…
Official data from Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that between 2.4m and 2.5m motorists are set to be stung by the £12.50 daily ULEZ charge to drive into the capital. With the Ultra-Low Emission Zone set to go live on 8th April 2019, cars, vans, motorbikes, lorries, buses and coaches will all be subject to Continue Reading…
The Government has awarded over £6m of funding to carry out the creation of over 300 dedicated charge points for ultra-low emission taxis across the UK. Set to be shared amongst 17 local authorities, including Brighton and Manchester, the funds will help set up 300 rapid charge points and 46 fast charge points for ultra-low emission Continue Reading…
In what has been described as a ‘£35 million revamp’, taxis, lorries, and cars are set to be banned from Tottenham Court Road.
Hyundai takes steps to the digital future by developing smart fingerprint technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start a vehicle without using keys. The technology will come into play this year and will debut on the new Hyundai Santa Fe. This new smart technology will also enable multiple users to access the vehicle Continue Reading…
The Department for Transport (DfT) has set a deadline of July 2019 for all government funded EV charge points to use ‘smart’ technology. The announcement means that all government charge points must be remotely accessible and able to receive, interpret and react to a signal.One major benefit of this initiative will be the ability for Continue Reading…
Euro Car Parts face a shakeup as founder Sukhpal Singh Ahluwalia has resigned from his position as the executive chairman of the company and as director of parent company LKQ, following an alleged dispute with its American owner about cost-cutting plans. This news comes in the same week the car and van parts giant announced Continue Reading…
A trend many fall victim to, here’s why there are harsh consequences for those behind the wheel with headphones on. While there is no fixed rule surrounding the use of headphones while driving, it is still possible to be stopped by Police if they are judged to be a distraction. Wearing headphones is viewed as Continue Reading…
As technology advances, our lives become more convenient, but are we also putting ourselves at risk? With this question in mind, we’ve asked Mark Barclay, E-commerce Manager of GSF Car Parts, to walk us through the pros and cons of keyless car technology to find out whether the convenience is worth the risk. Cars are Continue Reading…
Uber have failed in their appeal against the 2016 tribunal’s decision which ruled drivers to be workers, rather than self-employed. Under this ruling, drivers must be entitled to employee benefits such as holiday pay and National Minimum Wage. That judgement has now been upheld by the Court of Appeal. Uber have since argued that, as one Continue Reading…