Green Light For Lower Thames Crossing The Chancellor has officially approved the Lower Thames Crossing in a significant address on economic growth. The Government had postponed approval of the new tunnel last autumn, setting a revised decision deadline of May 23, 2025, to “allow more time for the application to be considered further, including any decisions made as part of the spending review.” However, prior to unveiling its industrial strategy in the spring, Chancellor Rachel Reeves committed to collaborating with the private sector to build the crucial infrastructure the country urgently requires. Published: 18 February 2025
First VAN.EA prototypes ready to go Mercedes-Benz Vans is implementing the next stage of its electrification strategy with VAN.EA. Starting 2026, all newly developed medium and large vans from Mercedes-Benz will be based on the modular, flexible and scalable electric architecture VAN.EA (Mercedes-Benz Van Electric Architecture). Published: 14 January 2025
London’s ULEZ Rules Explained Introduced in 2019 to improve air quality, driving through the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) can be a costly journey if your van doesn’t meet the required emission standards. Published: 14 January 2025
Drivers Face Stricter Enforcement for Mobile Phone Use in 2025 Starting in 2025, drivers are at greater risk of being caught using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. In an effort to enhance road safety and tackle dangerous drivers, police are rolling out AI-powered cameras that are capable of monitoring driver behaviour. Published: 14 January 2025
Rossetts Commercials Worthing: Fully Transformed and Ready to Welcome You As your trusted seaside Mercedes-Benz dealership, Rossetts Commercials Worthing has completed its stunning transformation following a comprehensive refit that began last year. The finishing touches are now in place, and the site is fully equipped to deliver a first-class experience for Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle customers. Published: 17 December 2024
The Importance Of Keeping Your Key Fob Warm! As the cold weather arrives, our cars and vans need a little more care and attention to keep them running smoothly, and drivers should be aware of the importance of keeping their key fob in a warm location when not in use! Published: 06 December 2024
How Working From Home Is Increasing Traffic In recent years, the rise of remote work has been hard to miss, and 39% of UK employees now embrace some form of flexible working. While it might have once been hailed as a solution for easing congestion and lowering carbon emissions, experts have recently warned it could have the opposite effect. Published: 06 December 2024
Points Don’t Make Prizes! How many penalty points have you got on your driver’s licence? Shocking data from the DVLA found that over 10,000 motorists in the UK still legally drive despite exceeding the standard threshold for penalty points! Published: 14 November 2024
DVLA Simplify Licence Checks With New Digital Service The DVLA is preparing to introduce significant updates to driving licence services as part of its ongoing digital transformation efforts. Set for release in March 2025, one of the primary features will be a new online “share my driving licence” tool, accessible through the DVLA’s Driver and Vehicles account platform. This tool will allow drivers to generate unique share codes directly from their accounts, enabling quick, secure sharing of their information. Published: 14 November 2024