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Mercedes to test fuel-cell truck on public roads this year
Thursday 20th May 2021
Daimler Trucks has started testing its Mercedes-Benz GenH2 hydrogen fuel cell truck on a test track and will begin trials on public roads before the end of the year. The vehicle is expected to achieve a range of more than 600 miles, to suit the demands of long-haul transport. Martin… Read more
April new van registrations hit highest-ever total
Wednesday 5th May 2021
A total of 30,440 new vans were registered in the UK in April; the highest-ever total for the month since records began. The newly published figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that while the light commercial vehicle market was, as expected, artificially up nearly nine-fold… Read more
Bodyshop Awards 2020
Thursday 29th April 2021
Many congratulations to approved Selsia repairers for a good showing in the Bodyshop Awards 2020. The Independent Bodyshop of the Year was won by Porter’s Bodyshop in Northern Ireland with Merseyside Car Hospital one of the finaists. The Paint Technician of the Year was won by Brandon Burns from Merseyside… Read more
AFP launches £99 individual fleet membership offer
Thursday 29th April 2021
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has introduced a new tier of membership, paving the way for individuals to join the trade body. The Individual Fleet Operator Membership is priced £99 a year, a discount of £200 off the price of Company Membership. It is intended to reduce the threshold… Read more
Catalytic converter theft on rise in lockdown, warns RAC
Monday 26th April 2021
Theft of catalytic converters has surged in lockdown as thieves capitalise on fast-rising prices for precious metals. Ageas Insurance says it has seen a marked rise in theft of catalytic converters since the start of the first lockdown just over a year ago. For the first three months of 2021,… Read more
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