Author: Sam Allcock

Leading refrigerated vehicle supplier Petit Forestier has announced a significant new partnership with Mawdsleys, a prominent UK pharmaceutical distributor. This collaboration marks an expansion of Petit Forestier’s footprint in the pharmaceutical sector, as the company is set to supply 69 refrigerated vehicles to Mawdsleys over a three-year period. Mawdsleys, the UK’s largest independent pharmaceutical distributor, has been operating for nearly 200 years, providing essential medicines to hospitals and healthcare providers nationwide. The new agreement reinforces Mawdsleys’ commitment to delivering a reliable and consistent service to its customers, which is crucial in the healthcare sector. Emma Dutton, Senior Marketing Manager at…

Yorkshire-based automotive retailer JCT600 has marked a significant milestone in its 78-year history with a record investment in the redevelopment of its Brooklands dealership in Leeds. This ambitious project brings together three of the world’s most prestigious luxury car brands—Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, and Bentley—under one roof for the first time in the UK, creating a unique destination for British ultra-luxury vehicles. The transformation has resulted in the creation of state-of-the-art multisensory showrooms, showcasing a total of 40 luxury vehicles and supercars. This redevelopment, which began in the summer of 2023, has also generated five new jobs in the area. The…

Hyundai Motor Company and Waymo have unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership to integrate cutting-edge autonomous technology into Hyundai’s all-electric IONIQ 5 SUV. The collaboration aims to enhance the Waymo One fleet, offering riders a more efficient and safe travel experience through the incorporation of Waymo’s sixth generation fully autonomous system, known as the Waymo Driver. In the initial phase of this partnership, the IONIQ 5 vehicles designated for the Waymo fleet will be assembled at the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America (HMGMA) electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Georgia. Once produced, these vehicles will undergo integration with Waymo’s autonomous technology. The…

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has officially opened a new rail manufacturing plant in Goole, a development expected to create hundreds of high-skilled jobs while enhancing the efficiency of London’s tube network. The new facility, part of Siemens’ Rail Village, has been established with an investment of £200 million and aims to manufacture nearly 100 state-of-the-art Piccadilly Line trains. During the opening ceremony on 3 October 2024, Haigh praised the facility for its potential to transform the local economy, stating, “This impressive, world-class facility will be transformational to Goole and its people, providing a boost to the region’s economy and supporting…

Intelligent power management company Eaton has announced a significant partnership with Munich Electrification to develop and market a new battery configuration switch (BCS), a cutting-edge solution designed for 400-volt/800-volt dual string battery packs in electric vehicles (EVs). This innovative bi-stable device allows for efficient parallel/series reconfiguration, enabling 800-volt vehicles to charge effectively using 400-volt chargers, thus providing greater flexibility for consumers. The announcement highlights Eaton’s commitment to advancing electrified mobility solutions. Mark Schneider, president of Eaton’s eMobility division, emphasised the potential of the BCS technology, stating, “There are a lot of 800-volt vehicles in the market, but many charging stations…

Hyundai Motor Company has reached a major milestone, celebrating the production of its 100 millionth vehicle. The South Korean automaker achieved this feat in just 57 years since its founding, marking it as one of the fastest-growing companies in the global automotive industry. A special ceremony was held at Hyundai’s Ulsan Plant in Korea to commemorate the occasion. As part of the celebration, Hyundai Motor presented its 100 millionth and first vehicle, an IONIQ 5, to a customer in a symbolic handover ceremony. The vehicle rolled off the final inspection line at the Ulsan Plant, where a special event was…

Lancashire Police has announced that it will deploy the M500 in-car video solution, provided by Motorola Solutions, across its entire fleet of vehicles. This move is aimed at enhancing road safety and improving officers’ real-time awareness during incidents, offering significant benefits in both monitoring and evidence gathering. The M500 is designed to provide multiple viewpoints of a vehicle’s surroundings, capturing real-time video evidence that can be crucial for investigations. The new technology will help officers navigate fast-moving and often unpredictable situations by streaming live footage back to control rooms, enabling a more informed response to incidents as they unfold. Chief…

You would go to a doctor for a health diagnosis, a mechanic to fix your car, an electrician to rewire your house and an architect for building plans, wouldn’t you? Why would you not use motoring defence solicitors to support you with a driving conviction? Navigating the complications and intricacies of motoring law can be stressful and overwhelming. Whether it’s a speeding ticket, driving under the influence, or a serious charges like dangerous driving, the consequences of a conviction on your life, relationships, work and future can be unthinkable. Appointing a motoring defence solicitor, like those at M.A.J Law, for…

Queclink, a leading provider of Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has launched its latest innovation, the GL601, a solar-powered tracking device designed specifically for intermodal transportation and container management. As logistics demands evolve globally, this device offers a solution tailored to the needs of the modern supply chain, providing enhanced flexibility and reliability for tracking assets in transit. The GL601 is Queclink’s first solar-powered asset tracker, featuring an integrated solar panel that enables the device to function autonomously for up to 10 years without the need for manual recharging. This self-sustaining capability is expected to transform container management by reducing…

Arthur D. Little has released its latest Future of Automotive Mobility study for 2024, providing fresh insights into the trends shaping the global automotive market. The study, which involved primary research with over 16,000 consumers across 25 countries, reveals that the much-anticipated future of connected, autonomous, shared, and electric (CASE) mobility is not materialising as swiftly as expected. The findings suggest that while progress has been made, the automotive world is far from fully realising a CASE-dominated landscape. The report highlights that consumer demand for connected vehicles is increasing, but concerns around safety mean that people prefer assisted driving technologies…