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What are zero-rated vehicles and how do they affect truck drivers
Since March 2021, all HGVs entering London have been required to register with Transport for London as part of the Direct Vision Scheme. This itself is part of the Vision Zero Plan. The brainchild of the current Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, the scheme aims to eliminate all traffic-related deaths in London.
By Andrea Easton5 years ago in Wheel
Chip Shortage Impacts Brand New Vehicle Production Group
The economy of the United States continues to rebound from the pandemic slump. The impact of COVID-19 in the economy affected many sectors, including the automotive industry. Automakers have to face many challenges as the virus outbreak persists. They have to find a solution regarding the accumulating issue of vehicle production shortage and backlogs.
By Jen Demkin5 years ago in Wheel
Are electric HGVs really the way forward?
The government plans to ban sales of new petrol and diesel fuelled HGVs from 2040. This basically gives the logistics industry 20 years to develop at least one feasible alternative. Electricity appears to be the main contender. It does, however, present some major challenges which will need to be overcome quickly if the government’s plan is to succeed. Here is a quick guide to what you need to know.
By Andrea Easton5 years ago in Wheel
Driving: A Pretty Good Model for How People Will Behave With Unlimited Freedom
I drive something like 250 miles a day, five days a week. I am always surrounded by cars, and so I have seen a lot of nonsense. The nonsense never comes from nowhere, and so it’s always predictable and avoidable. With very few exceptions the best way to avoid nonsense is to follow traffic laws.
By Garrett Warren5 years ago in Wheel
Move Over Boys, Female Car Clubs Are Here
As an avid automotive swap meet vendor, there’s always been rumbling amongst us … sales associates. One would say, there’s noticeably less attendance this year than from last, but, that’s something stupid we say every year, or, is it stupid?
By Dave Wettlaufer5 years ago in Wheel
Bajaj Bikes in India
Bajaj bikes are synonymous with quality and reliability. At one point in time, Bajaj was the leading producer of two-wheelers (scooters) in India. On entering the motorcycle manufacturing field, they have reasserted their position and have the distinction of being the second largest motorcycle manufacturing company in India and the sixth largest in the world. There are nine Bajaj bikes available in India. The Bajaj bike price range starts with INR 30,713 for Bajaj CT 100 and goes up to INR 1.62 lakhs for the high-end Bajaj Dominar 400. A couple of Bajaj new bikes are expected to hit the Indian roads soon.
By abhi rathoor5 years ago in Wheel
Automative Manufaturing in India
Key Technological Trends Transforming Automotive Manufacturing in India The automotive industry in India is all set to witness a great convergence of the technology and industrial sector for coming up with advanced solutions. With every sector undergoing digitization, the automotive industry is also not far behind. Over the centuries, this industry has gone through several highs and lows. The automotive industry is now making a shift in the direction of advancement where industrialists will drive more revenue, making the end-user experience more enhanced through innovative driving methods.
By Naveen Parmar5 years ago in Wheel
Sleazy Car Salesgirl
We all want a good deal. We all love sales and feeling like we got the most value for the least. I 100% get it. I haggle where I can, and I use coupons on the regular, so I really do understand the want/need to get a good deal. What I don’t understand is some of the stupid shit my customers do thinking that it will get them a good deal. It does the opposite. It pisses me off and then I spend the rest of the deal figuring out how to get the managers to kick them out or I tell my managers to rip them off. I really can’t stand people being nasty and shady. I am trying to do my part to help them, but if they want to be difficult, I don’t mind fallowing suit.
By E. J. Strange5 years ago in Wheel
How to Encourage Younger Generations to Get into a Career in HGV
Driver numbers in statistics A specialist within the commercial transport industry; Emma Tyrer, Head of Operations and Finance at Fleet Ex said, “The pandemic has made it difficult to get statistics from the last few years. In 2018, however, the logistics sector added about 200K jobs. Only some of these were for driving positions. Even so, HGV drivers were listed as one of the top three shortage occupations in the logistics sector.”
By Andrea Easton5 years ago in Wheel
The Cars that Could Become Future Classics
Besides being a necessity to help us go about our days, many of us have a genuine passion for all things motoring. Whether this was instilled in us as a child with posters of our favourite supercar hanging on our bedroom wall or we’ve had a promotion and want to upgrade to a brand new Bentley Continental GT, some cars are a fantastic investment.
By Alicia Walker5 years ago in Wheel
