We have written much about this, and everyone should be aware of just what “Corporate Manslaughter” is and if you’re not, scan back through our news stories on this website, or get your Google out, as its important that you know what your responsibilities are and if you need convincing about that, carry on reading […]

Hang Your Head In Shame. German car maker BMW, makes better more suitable cars than anything on offer in Britain! Well that’s the message we are going to send to the world as BMW has been chosen as the official automotive supplier of the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The cars will be used to […]

The EU (remember them) are hoping they can force van makers to make big cuts in the amounts of CO2 produced by light commercial vehicles and have announced the targets they have in mind. The EU, say it wants to see an average CO2 figure of 175g/km and an average fuel consumption figure of 42.8mpg […]

Yes that’s an odd question, but a recent industry poll of around 2000 people concerning the ATA (Automotive Technician Accreditation) scheme asking amongst other things, who you would trust to repair your car, showed that in terms of public figures, well its Her Majesty you trust the most, or at least 16% of you said […]

Following the purchase of the assets of the failed West Midlands van maker LDV by a company called Eco Concept Ltd, it seems that the LDV name might yet be seen on new “Maxus” vans built in the West Midlands. Dr Ou Li, who owns the new company and had previously worked as a consultant […]

No one wants to spend money particularly in difficult times, but everyone agrees saving money has to be a good thing. It might seem odd, but reviewing the cars and vans you operate right now and looking at different ways of funding and running them, could do just that, “save you money”. I know, it’s […]

VERY IMPORTANT This is a little complicated, but if you are ever going to pull any trailer with a van, a 4×4 or a pick-up truck, you really need to read this, then take what ever action you need to as ignorance of the law will be no defence should the worst happen. On the […]

We reported last month on the intention by the Police to come down just as hard on drivers who have taken or used “drugs” before driving, as they do on drunk drivers and we like everyone are fully behind this move. Well it seems the boys in blue from North Wales are going to be […]

Strangely, it seems that after sending their driving licences to the DVLA, for a change of address, or renewal, some drivers have found that they are coming back with categories, or classes they were entitled to drive previously now missing. We are writing this, just in case any of our readers have their licence back, […]

Companies that run vehicles in London face more charges as London Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed plans to increase the London Congestion Charge from £8 to £10.  To add a bit more pain, currently, if you run 10 or more vehicles, you can claim a £1 discount on the £8 and that’s going to be […]