Third of All Drivers Would Ignore Weather Warnings With the Met Office producing red weather warnings across the UK, you would think that most people would be sensible and change their driving plans accordingly to avoid the risk of being caught in bad weather and suffering either an accident or a breakdown. However, a recent report conducted by the AA suggests that up to a third of all drivers would ignore a red warning if it was an inconvenience to them. Published: 11 December 2023
Successful summer testing of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Spain Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Andalusia, southern Spain – Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully completed summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. Published: 22 November 2023
Mercedes-Benz Electric Van EVent Have you ever wanted to test drive an electric vehicle? Come along to Wickes Guildford on Wednesday 6 December to find out about all things electric, speak to industry experts, and book your very own test drive! Published: 20 November 2023
Women in Transport and Applied Driving Join Forces Applied Driving, a global provider of solutions for driver safety and performance management, has joined forces with the non-profit organisation Women in Transport to champion diversity and equality in the transport industry. As part of this collaboration, Applied Driving will sponsor the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring program and provide complimentary access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app for 150 members, emphasising its commitment to promoting road safety. Published: 17 November 2023
Breakdown Services Now Allowed to Use Red Flashing Lights For Public Safety New rules and regulations which have come out for the general public now mean that when it comes to breakdown services, recovery vehicles will now be able to alert the public to their duties by being able to use red flashing lights as a form of warning. Published: 17 November 2023
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS ANNOUNCES UK PRICING AND SPECIFICATION FOR THE NEW ECITAN The most highly-equipped vehicle in the small van segment, with technology and specifications designed to enhance range efficiency, reduce downtime and maximise safety. Published: 12 October 2023
Taking Both Hands off the Wheel to Eat and Drink is an Offence In 2022, a van driver was caught on CCTV driving with both hands off the wheel on the M62 and holding a mug of tea in his hands. As you might be able to guess, this is an offence, and he received three penalty points on his license and was fined £100. Now that the case has been finalised, it can be shared as a warning to anyone else thinking about committing the same crime. Published: 12 October 2023
Government Faces Pressure to Support Alternatives to Diesel The UK government has recently faced a battery of requests and demands from businesses and industry leaders alike to support sustainable alternatives to conventional diesel fuel. As the world continues to tackle the ever-growing climate change problem with renewed urgency, governments across the world are facing more pressure to help develop alternative forms of fuel and energy, and the diesel industry is the latest area to be scrutinised by businesses and environmental organisations. Published: 18 September 2023
50% of All Drivers Break Speed Limits Recent studies which have been conducted by the Department of Transport have revealed that in 2022, up to 50% of all drivers admitted to violating the 30mph speed limit. Published: 15 September 2023