UK Motor Manufacturing in 2016
Last week one of the biggest events in the automotive industry calendar took place in Paris. The Paris motor show, which takes place every 2 years, provides car manufacturers with the opportunity to present their newest models in lavish style. The event was also used...
Caravans and Recreational Vehicles at Copart
Caravan culture is probably something that a lot of people associate with their childhood holidays. After their initial hype back in the mid to late 20th century, caravan holidays declined in popularity and more people opted for different breaks such as staying in...
Norway’s traffic is moving below water level…
… 100 feet below to be precise. Norway is infamous for its scenic fjords which are a thing of beauty for the bystander. But for those who live locally and have to travel around this area, the fjords create a huge obstacle that forces residents to use car ferries as a...
Electric trucks in Sweden
Two test projects launched earlier this summer involving the combination of heavy duty trucks and the world’s first electric road. A two-kilometre strip on the E16 motorway in the centre of Sweden will be the first to test the use of electrically powered trucks from...
Is Pokemon GO supporting the transport industry?
It’s only been a few weeks since the launch of the Pokémon GO app, a game that lets you catch 150 different types of Pokémon that can be found anywhere around you from your office desk to the local supermarket. It uses a technique called augmented reality (AR) which...
Why are electric cars so popular in the Arctic Circle?
Norwegian city Tromso, also referred to as the ‘Gateway to the Arctic’ is the focus of the electric car industry with the recent opening of a Tesla showroom. Norway is currently the world leader in electric cars per capita and has just been announced as the 4th...
Motorcycles Available at Copart
It’s nearly summer and what better way embrace it than to swap 4 wheels for 2! Although motorcycles are known for that cool and rebellious image, did you know they are very practical? Just some of their advantages include; Cost effective – motorcycles generally run at...
V5c no Longer Issued on CAT A or CAT B Vehicles by DVLA
Please be aware that following the abolition of the Vehicle Identity Check (VIC) scheme on the 26th October 2015 and from that date the DVLA will no longer issue V5c’s for any CAT A or CAT B vehicle. For any further clarifications we recommend contacting the DVLA...
Motorcycles At Copart
It’s not only cars, commercials and agricultural vehicles that we auction at Copart. Did you know that we remarket motorcycles? Motorcyclists ride for the thrill and buzz. They become one with the bike as it’s just them, the bike and the climate. However, many...
Car Tyres: Are You Treading a Fine Line?
In the UK, we have laws and regulations regarding vehicle’s tyres, which as motorists we must all follow. Tyre maintenance is an owner/driver responsibility. Tread depth, Pressure and the wear of tyres all come under this category and it’s recommended that all of...