ISO 14001, the environmental management systems standard, is now available. The standard has undergone its first revision for 10 years and was published on 15 September 2015.
New EU vehicle emissions standards have come into force this week. The Euro 6 standard aims to substantially cut the level of nitrogen oxide (NOx) emitted by diesel cars.
New regulations on lorries in London come into force today. The Safer Lorry Scheme is aimed at improving the safety of pedestrians and cyclists by making it easier for drivers to look around their vehicles.
A new study has revealed that the immobilizers used by dozens of car manufacturers are at risk of being hacked. The study, conducted by Roel Verdult, Flavio Garcia and Baris Ege, has revealed that some Audi, Fiat, Volvo and VW models can be disabled by thieves and driven away without a key.
A recent article published on the British Cycling website has claimed that the organization is disappointed in the Government's effort to bring road racing regulations in line with modern standards. According to the cycling organization, the attempts to modernize the regulations are "incomplete" and require more work.
A new mobile app has been developed by Bureaus Veritas Consumer Products Services (BVCPS) to help retailers, brands, manufacturers and importers stay updated on standards and regulations.
Countries such as China, Mexico, Australia and Russia all fall worryingly short of EU standards. Speaking about global car-fume pollution, the International Council on Clean Transport has recommended that the rest of the world should waste no more time and simply enforce European standards with immediate effect.
An article in the Wall Street Journal reports that the Obama administration has proposed tougher new carbon emissions standards for big vehicles as part of Obama's climate change strategy.
