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Waging war against waste! Farmer returns hundreds of dumped tyres to regretful fly-tipper’s front lawn
You’re driving along a country road. Beautiful scenery, a treat for the senses. Windows down, lost in your own thoughts, not a care in the world. It should be a perfect afternoon. Then you spot them. Twenty bin bags dumped on the side of the road. Perhaps a sofa or an old armchair too. The ... Read More
WhatsApp scammers provide “legit” driving licences for just £600 – without you needing to take a test (and no, they’re not really legit)
Struggling to pass your driving test? Doesn’t matter anymore. Turns out you can get a full licence anyway – signed, sealed and delivered for a mere £600. No need to even show up for the test. You’ll be on the DVLA’s database and everything. Not. But that’s the line that a new group of social ... Read More
Swedish start-up reveals electric lorry for UK production – and it’s a little bit sexy!
Step aside, Tesla, there’s a new kid on the block. Last week, Swedish start-up Volta Trucks revealed a 35,000-pound, fully electric truck, and it’s one of the coolest-looking heavy goods vehicles you could possibly imagine. Click here to check it out Volta aims to get 500 Volta Zeros on the road by 2022 with home ... Read More
Moment of truth for fleets on the horizon as furlough comes to a close
At the end of next month, the furlough scheme is due to finish. Whether we should be concerned that the end date falls on the same day as Halloween remains to be seen. Superstitions aside, October 31st will be a defining moment for British businesses, many of whom have relied on the scheme to continue ... Read More
Tennessee lady gets interesting surprise when her new driving licence arrives
When’s the last time you had to renew your driving licence? It’s certainly not my favourite past time. There’s that awkward jaunt to the local print shop for a stranger to capture your grumpiest side… Or the trip to Sainsbury’s to manically swivel the chair to the right height in one of the last remaining ... Read More
Funding offered to give UK road safety more attention, but is it enough?
In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the Road Safety Trust plans to start a £300k funding program for road safety projects for charities, local authorities and community groups. From 15th September until 21st October 2020, the Road Safety Trust will accept grant applications to its Small Grants Plus Programme, particularly those that are a direct ... Read More
Note to self: don’t swear at speed cameras (after German driver receives whopper of a fine!)
There’s an old wives’ tale about the German Autobahn, maybe you’ve heard it. They say you can’t get done for speeding. Of course, as much as one might wish this idea to be true, well, it's not. In reality, it’s a total misconception that Germany’s highways are completely lacking in speed limits. And just this month, a BMW ... Read More
Hands-free cars could be on British motorways as soon as spring 2021, but the public doesn’t look confident
The Government has launched a consultation that could result in driverless cars being permitted on British motorways as early as next year. But the public doesn’t look confident, yet. Launched last week, the Department for Transport’s consultation is all about whether drivers should be held legally responsible for autonomous cars. Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) ... Read More
Ford takes the office dog phenomenon to a whole new level
Whether you think dogs are the mutt’s nuts or you’d rather stick pins in your eyeballs than touch the coat of a Labrador, there’s no denying that “dogs in the office” is a bit of thing these days. Not that we’ve all been in our offices enough throughout 2020 to confirm that this is 100% ... Read More
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