News 10th June - 2015

Heavy truck ‘world first’ for Daimler 10/06/15

Daimler Trucks has become the world’s first manufacturer to be granted a road licence for an autonomous heavy-duty truck.  more info

VanExperience LIVE motors into Millbrook 10/06/15

Mercedes-Benz Vans’ ultimate test drive – VanExperience LIVE 2015 – has come to Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire, for the first time in its 12-year history. more info

Confused about driving licence changes? 10/06/15

The Institute of Advanced Motorists fears that many people are still confused or unaware of the implications of the scrapping of the paper counterpart to the driving licence on 8 June. more info

Half of all tyres are under-inflated 10/06/15

Only half of the tyre pressures monitored at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show were found to be within 10% of their correct levels.  more info

Operators urged to fit safety technology 10/06/15

Many employers with vehicle fleets are not taking advantage of new technologies to protect vulnerable road users and deliver the business benefits of reduced crashes, bumps, scrapes and insurance premiums. more info

‘Automatic SOS’ to be fitted to all new vans 10/06/15

The European Parliament has approved a Regulation that will make eCall, the European emergency call system, mandatory for new types of cars and vans.  more info