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An alleged ringleader of a people-smuggling gang pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 Vietnamese migrants in a lorry trailer in Essex.Marius Mihai Draghici, who was detained by police in Romania last August, pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to…
A police officer secures the cordon at the scene (AFP via Getty Images)
An alleged ringleader of a people-smuggling gang has pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of 39 men, women and children in a lorry trailer in Essex.
The Vietnamese nationals were…
SSE is to be the first utility to trial a hydrogen-powered vehicle from First Hydrogen – and put it to the test in real-life fleet operations. The vehicle, based at an SSE site in Aberdeen located next to a hydrogen fuel station, will be deployed with…
A crash on a motorway has brought rush-hour traffic to a standstill.
One lane is closed on the M20 London-bound between Junction 9 at Ashford and Junction 8 at Leeds Castle.
There is a heavy build up of traffic on the M20 motorway
It is understood th…
Like it or not, Chinese cars are muscling their way onto British roads. SAIC-owned MG led the way and its affordable electric models have become extremely popular, while Geely has just doubled its stake in Aston Martin while owning Lotus, Volvo, Polest…
Ere Research has launched a new range of saddles, with models for each of its product families – Genus, Omnia, Tenaci and Explorator – showcased at EuroBike.
“We’re thrilled to showcase our new saddle line at Eurobike 2023,” said Carola Noordermeer, He…
Renault Trucks has announced that the full depth and breadth of its offering, including the latest electric E-Tech vehicles and its most fuel-efficient diesel range yet, will be on show at the Road Transport Expo (28-30 June, NAEC Stoneleigh). From 650…
Established DAF customer, Freeland Freight, has taken delivery of four DAF XG 530 6×2 tractors (with ‘FTG’ axle configuration) for use on its long-haul work across the UK. The ‘Granite City’ operator is yet to commission the trucks pending post-deliver…
Car type
Range
Wallbox charge time
Rapid charge time
Electric
265 miles
9hrs (est. 0-100%, 7.4kW)
29 mins (30-80%, 88kW)
BYD Dolphin verdict
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A van was driven ‘erratically’ on the motorway which sparked a flurry of calls from concerned motorists. The silver-coloured Ford Transit caused concern from fellow drivers using the M6, with police alerted to the scene.
They reported that a minibus wa…