Being Unaware of Changes to Driving Laws Could Catch Out Drivers in 2024 In anticipation of the upcoming changes to driving laws in 2024, motorists are strongly urged to stay informed to avoid potential fines. Auto Trader, the leading online vehicle sales and motoring advice website, has emphasised the importance of staying up to date with driving laws to prevent unwittingly violating the regulations due to changes. When was the last time most of us even looked at the driving laws – you would not be alone if you had to admit it was never. Published: 16 January 2024
The Year of the Rat? RAC Say Critters are Causing Damage 2023 was declared the 'Unofficial Year of the Rodent' by the RAC due to a significant increase in animal-related vehicle breakdowns. The conventional notion of a vehicle breakdown leading to a hefty repair bill is challenged by new data from the RAC, revealing that it's not always major engine failures or head gasket issues causing financial strain. Surprisingly, small creatures like mice, rats, and foxes have emerged as unexpected culprits, leading to substantial problems for vehicle owners. Published: 16 January 2024
Join us at the Milwaukee Truck Tour! Rossetts will be visiting our friends at Brighton Tools as they host the Milwaukee Truck Tour 2024! We’ll be there Wednesday 7th February from 8am – 3pm with our game-changing electric Vito, and our brand NEW electric Citan. Published: 15 January 2024
New Speed Cameras to Hit the UK Soon? The world of speed cameras might be due a big upgrade, as new technology might be ready to come into force as early as next year - 2024 - in the UK. This pioneering new technology is designed to try and curb the rise of speeding and prevent it from becoming too much of an issue, but it’s important to understand how they work. Published: 11 December 2023
Third of All Drivers Would Ignore Weather Warnings With the Met Office producing red weather warnings across the UK, you would think that most people would be sensible and change their driving plans accordingly to avoid the risk of being caught in bad weather and suffering either an accident or a breakdown. However, a recent report conducted by the AA suggests that up to a third of all drivers would ignore a red warning if it was an inconvenience to them. Published: 11 December 2023
Successful summer testing of the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 in Spain Leinfelden-Echterdingen/Andalusia, southern Spain – Mercedes-Benz Trucks has successfully completed summer testing of the battery-electric eActros 600 for long-distance haulage. For around five weeks, test engineers put the electric truck through its paces at high temperatures of up to 44 degrees Celsius in Andalusia in southern Spain. Published: 22 November 2023
Mercedes-Benz Electric Van EVent Have you ever wanted to test drive an electric vehicle? Come along to Wickes Guildford on Wednesday 6 December to find out about all things electric, speak to industry experts, and book your very own test drive! Published: 20 November 2023
Women in Transport and Applied Driving Join Forces Applied Driving, a global provider of solutions for driver safety and performance management, has joined forces with the non-profit organisation Women in Transport to champion diversity and equality in the transport industry. As part of this collaboration, Applied Driving will sponsor the Women in Transport Advance 2024 mentoring program and provide complimentary access to the Companion+ Mobile Safety app for 150 members, emphasising its commitment to promoting road safety. Published: 17 November 2023
Breakdown Services Now Allowed to Use Red Flashing Lights For Public Safety New rules and regulations which have come out for the general public now mean that when it comes to breakdown services, recovery vehicles will now be able to alert the public to their duties by being able to use red flashing lights as a form of warning. Published: 17 November 2023