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- M1 Widening J25-28: Drivers Advised of Major Changes to Traffic Management -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:15:53
The first major changes to traffic management on the M1 widening project in the East Midlands will be made over the next few weeks, the Highways Agency has advised. Since the beginning of the year narrow lanes have been in place on the northbound and southbound carriageways between Junction 26 at Nuthall and Junction 27 [...] - North East roadworks update - 22nd November - 28th November -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:08:10
A1M Junctions 58 to 59, County Durham 271870 Slight delays are expected on the A1M between Junctions 58 and 59 due to bridge repairs. There will be narrow lanes both north and southbound and a 50mph speed limit. Restrictions will be in place 24 hours. The works are scheduled until October 2009. A1M Junction 62 to [...] - East Midlands motorway and trunk road works programme -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:03:21
MONDAY 24 NOVEMBER TO SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER 2008 M1 WIDENING - JUNCTION 25 TO JUNCTION 28 Junction 25 to Junction 26 * Southbound reduced to a single lane between 10pm and 5am each night from Monday 24 to Friday 28 November to change layout of road works. * Southbound Junction 26 entry slip-road closed between 10pm [...] - Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update - Saturday 22 November to Friday 28 November -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 15:07:47
M62 Gildersome Roundabout, south of Leeds Slight delays are expected at Junction 27 (Gildersome) of the M62 due to roundabout improvement work. There will be various lane closures on the roundabouts and approaches until mid-December. Work takes place overnight 8pm to 6am. Narrow lanes will be in place over 24 hours. M621, Junction 1 (Gildersome) to [...] - New website makes Auto Windscreens bookings even easier -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:16:57
Auto Windscreens has made it even easier for drivers to book a glass repair or replacement for their vehicle following the launch of its new website - www.autowindscreens.co.uk. Showcasing the company’s new brand identity, the website features a whole new look. It is designed to be as user-friendly as possible. It should be quick to upload, [...] - Crackdown on Speeding and Drug-Driving -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 10:09:12
The AA has responded to the government’s consultation paper on Crackdown on Speeding and Drug-driving. Following the Government’s announcement of a consultation into tougher penalties for speeding and drink-driving, the AA President Edmund King has stated, “More than two thirds of drivers support the idea of higher penalties for those who break the speed limit by [...] - Cornish Councils gain fingertip control of fleets with Masternaut -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:57:04
Caradon and North Cornwall District Councils have selected a masternaut satellite tracking product for managing their fleets. The council wants the system to provide the backbone to efficient routing and rescheduling refuse collection rounds. The Masternaut Three X services allow the councils to monitor and manage their fleets over the web – tracking refuse collection [...] - Dealers Need To Grasp The Digital Age -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:51:11
In an age where communications and technology are second to none, many car dealers are still failing to use to maximize these outlets when trying to attract new customers. If these dealers are to survive they must grasp the technology so that they can make the most of their business warns EurotaxGlass’s. Car dealers must make [...] - Tackling the menace of dangerous drivers -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:36:41
Motorists have been warned that the government is to crackdown on dangerous drivers. A raft of new proposals have been announced by Road Safety Minister Jim Fitzpatrick today to tackle drink and drug drivers and other dangers on Britain’s roads. Drivers who drive for a living will have to be careful as this paper wants to [...] - Masternaut Three X and ISYS integration streamlines waste management -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:24:25
Masternaut Three X and the waste management systems specialist ISYS have tied up a deal to provide fully-automated end-to-end mobile solution for skip and container management. The end result should provides major benefits in terms of optimising delivery and collections, reducing operating costs, streamlining the billing process and providing real-time visibility of the fleet. Based [...] - Auto Windscreens Apprentice Wins Glass Award -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:17:35
Glazing giant Auto Windscreens has been recognised for having the UK’s top apprentice in the entire glass industry in 2008. Daniel Metcalfe, who is an apprentice in Auto Windscreens’ Technical Department, part of the Automotive Glazing Development Centre, was nominated for the prestigious Glass Training Board award by the company’s qualifications manager. Dan Metcalfe didn’t even know [...] - Nissan Supports Motor Industry Code Of Practice -
Fri, 21 Nov 2008 09:10:04
Nissan Motors (GB) Limited has made the new Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair compulsory for its entire network of 180 franchised dealers and authorised repairers across the UK and Northern Ireland. The Japanese maker has confirmed that it will be fully funding the dealer subscription costs, annual renewal costs and costs for [...] - Partnership approach allows the AA to deliver improved training to Arval driver -
Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:04:31
Staff from Arval, Europe’s leading fleet and fuel management company, were the first to receive the latest driver training from the AA as they launch their new and improved workshops which combine a mix of theory and practical training. Arval has worked in partnership with the AA to develop and tailor the training which took around [...] - NICE one! £100m boost for electric vehicles -
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:22:25
The Department for Transport has confirmed that it will hand out a £100m package to boost the market for electric vehicles. NICE (no internal combustion engine) claims it is the clearest indication yet that government acknowledges the role all-electric motoring will play in the battle against climate change. NICE currently supplies the largest range of cars, [...] - Driveaway Continues its Success -
Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:16:56
HPI has reported that its insurance product Driveaway is continuing to go from strength to strength. Daihatsu and SsangYong are the latest major motor manufacturers to sign up to Driveaway. So what is it? The product allows dealers to offer comprehensive insurance to customers purchasing new and used vehicles for a seven-day period. Unlike similar product offerings, [...]
