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TRP marks 30 years as industry leader in aftermarket parts

TRP, PACCAR Parts’ own aftermarket parts brand for all makes and models of trucks, trailers and buses, celebrates 30 years of success in 2024. TRP offers a vast selection of more than 157,000 parts through a global network of 18 parts distribution cent…

Hereford and Worcester Shooting Ground on the market

Hereford and Worcester Shooting Ground, near Redditch and Bromsgrove, is to close at the end of 2024 as Ian Butler retires after owning the site for around 45 years. 
The freehold site, which was established in 1946 as the Westley Richards and William …

Mini Countryman review: not so mini, but a massive improvement

Speed up, though, and you can see what Mini’s engineers were looking for. With modestly sized 18in wheels there’s compliance and responsiveness; it feels quite old-fashioned and hence more suited to flood-damaged roads than a car with larger-diameter w…

Electric Fiat 500 could be given petrol engine

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20 March 2024
The electric Fiat 500[1] could be retrofitted with a petrol engine to replace the ageing combustion-powered 500[2], which faces being pulled from sale in Europe later this year due to new cybersecurity laws, according to rep…

Ribble Valley Truck Run 2024 – March 31st

Initially the truck run was created by a truck driver to express appreciation for the NHS workers during the Covid pandemic. Inspired by its reaction, Matthew Hargreaves and Chris Dixon, decided to take on the organisation of a 2nd Ribble Valley Truck …

Half of used car dealers reluctant to buy second-hand EVs

‘Shocking depreciation’ of electric cars last year has made half of motor dealers wary of buying them to stock their forecourts, according to a new report.
Owners of electric vehicles (EVs) are being warned to ‘expect little enthusiasm’ when trying to …

Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressure

Optimising insurance to alleviate financial pressures on transport & logistics businesses
Transport and logistics businesses across the UK are operating in an increasingly challenging economic environment. Some businesses are struggling to stay pro…