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Volvo Cars will remove single-use plastics from all its offices, canteens and events across the globe by the end of 2019. The decision reflects the company’s active support of the UN Environment Clean Seas campaign, and underlines its ambition to minimise its global environmental footprint. The premium car maker will replace more than 20 million […]
The Road Haulage Association welcomes Transport Secretary Chris Grayling’s acknowledgement that “Our road haulage industry is right at the heart of the £110 billion of trade that takes place between the UK and EU every year”. However, the Association has concerns regarding Government’s latest legislation on cross-border haulage as the UK continues its post-Brexit preparations. […]
The Road Haulage Association fully supports the RAC report that links vehicle breakdowns to potholes. Commenting, RHA chief executive Richard Burnett said: “Pothole-related breakdowns are bad news for all road users. However, the cost to road hauliers in particular is considerable. “Every day many thousands of deliveries are made to, and collected from distribution centres […]
Representatives from the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCIA) met with London Mayor Sadiq Khan yesterday to discuss how industry can continue to play its part in fighting the theft of powered two wheelers in the capital. They were joined by senior leaders from major motorcycle and scooter manufacturers to explain what has been done so far […]
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed the heavy fine the European Commission has imposed on Scania for being part of a price fixing cartel over 14 years – but pointed out it does nothing to pay UK hauliers back for the money they’ve spent on overpriced lorries. Earlier, the Commission announced they were fining Scania […]
The new Master Coachmaker, Tony Edwards, elected by The Worshipful Company of Coachmakers and Coach Harness Makers at the start of September 2017, has vowed to continue the Company’s 340 year tradition of support for apprentices and young people. Speaking at his installation as Master Coachmaker, Tony said: “Every year the Coachmakers Livery invests an […]
From the year 2020, all new Jaguar Land Rover vehicles will be electrified. The company made the announcement at its inaugural Tech Fest, a series of debates and a free public exhibition about the future of mobility. Dr Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer, said: “Every new Jaguar Land Rover model line will be […]
Motorists are set to benefit from more realistic emissions and fuel economy performance data after two new groundbreaking EU car tests came into force yesterday, replacing a single test that hasn’t been updated for some 20 years. The new tests, which measure everything from fuel consumption and carbon dioxide (CO2), to nitrogen oxides (NOX), particulates […]
British car manufacturing rose 7.8% in July (2017), with 136,397 new units rolling off UK production lines, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Major carmakers ramped up production for new and existing models in the month ahead of summer factory shutdowns, which provide an essential period for […]
Road Haulage Association director of policy and public affairs Rod McKenzie who was in Downing Street for the announcement said: “Ministers said the plans would mean the ‘free-est and most frictionless possible trade’ with Europe. This could include a ‘temporary customs union’ after Brexit to prevent border problems.” Since the UK voted to leave the […]