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Industry New Skoda Octavia Scout is only available to emergency services

New Skoda Octavia Scout is only available to emergency services

Only 'blue-light' customers will be able to get the off-road Octavia in the UK.
By James Fossdyke 26 May 2021
Green Electric Kias become ambulance service emergency response vehicles

Electric Kias become ambulance service emergency response vehicles

The e-Niros offer zero-emission transport for first responders.
By James Fossdyke 24 May 2021
Safety New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

The deal is signed by emergency services and the organsiation in charge of English motorways.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2021
02:47 Crashes / Wrecks Rescuers save people in truck dangling by safety chains from bridge

Rescuers save people in truck dangling by safety chains from bridge

They saved the dogs in the pickup, too.
By Chris Bruce 18 March 2021
Concept Cars Japan is getting a brilliant Toyota RAV4 off-road rescue vehicle concept

Japan is getting a brilliant Toyota RAV4 off-road rescue vehicle concept

When things go wrong on a hike, this Toyota can come to the rescue.
By Chris Bruce 12 March 2021
Weird Watch ambulance fall off trailer, roll down motorway without a driver

Watch ambulance fall off trailer, roll down motorway without a driver

Could have been a disaster, but at least it seems nobody's hurt.
By Jacob Oliva 01 February 2021
Official Skoda announces fleet of electrified models for UK’s blue-light services

Skoda announces fleet of electrified models for UK’s blue-light services

Turning blue...green?
By Dominik Wilde 16 December 2020
02:50 Safety Watch Volvo drop 10 cars from a crane in the name of safety

Watch Volvo drop 10 cars from a crane in the name of safety

The cars allowed rescue crews to test, study, and perfect their extrication methods.
By Anthony Alaniz 16 November 2020
Official Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig revealed to support the forest service

Ford Bronco Wildland Fire Rig revealed to support the forest service

Ford is donating two Broncos equipped with firefighting equipment.
By Adrian Padeanu 23 October 2020
Official Skoda Kodiaq joins Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Skoda Kodiaq joins Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

It will help critical care responders reach the most remote emergencies.
By Dominik Wilde 30 September 2020
Concept Cars Nissan Re-Leaf is the ideal emergency EV for disaster areas*

Nissan Re-Leaf is the ideal emergency EV for disaster areas*

*Says Nissan.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2020
Police Peugeot delivers 611 vehicles to police and fire services across UK

Peugeot delivers 611 vehicles to police and fire services across UK

It provided vehicles on free loans during lockdown too.
By Dominik Wilde 17 September 2020
Safety Ford's custom tyres help the RNLI spread water safety messages

Ford's custom tyres help the RNLI spread water safety messages

The tyres print useful water safety advice on sandy beaches.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2020
Crashes / Wrecks Watch hero save man from burning car at the last second

Watch hero save man from burning car at the last second

The car ends up engulfed in flames.
By Anthony Alaniz 03 August 2020
General Dacia Dusters join ambulance service in the Home Counties

Dacia Dusters join ambulance service in the Home Counties

The cars will be used as rapid response vehicles in Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and Hampshire.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 2020
Official Land Rover supports 500th South Eastern Mountain Rescue operation

Land Rover supports 500th South Eastern Mountain Rescue operation

The rescue happened as lockdown measures were eased in Ireland.
By Dominik Wilde 23 July 2020
Official VW Tiguans upgraded for London Ambulance Service

VW Tiguans upgraded for London Ambulance Service

The cars had App-Connect capability added for free.
By Dominik Wilde 10 July 2020
Commercial Vehicles Toyota RAV4 becomes rapid response vehicle for Welsh ambulance service

Toyota RAV4 becomes rapid response vehicle for Welsh ambulance service

The 51 cars will be used to quickly get paramedics to callouts.
By James Fossdyke 23 June 2020
General Skoda Kodiaq SUVs join West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

Skoda Kodiaq SUVs join West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service

The 4x4s will be used by senior staff to attend incidents.
By James Fossdyke 28 May 2020
Official Fisker unveils the Ocean's military-suited Force E package

Fisker unveils the Ocean's military-suited Force E package

Built for rescue operations. That is, if it does get built...
By Brian Potter 14 April 2020
Industry Air ambulance service enlists help of Skoda Kodiaq vRS

Air ambulance service enlists help of Skoda Kodiaq vRS

It's the latest role for Skoda's potent family 4x4.
By James Fossdyke 01 April 2020
Official FCA to produce 1 million face masks a month for coronavirus responders

FCA to produce 1 million face masks a month for coronavirus responders

The masks will be donated to hospitals and first responders throughout North America.
By Christopher Smith 24 March 2020
General Suzuki gives Scottish air ambulance service a new set of wheels

Suzuki gives Scottish air ambulance service a new set of wheels

The new Vitara will be used on fundraising assignments, as well as transporting staff.
By James Fossdyke 20 March 2020
Safety Are EVs harder to tow? Lack of standards means it depend on the OEM

Are EVs harder to tow? Lack of standards means it depend on the OEM

Rescue services have to know how to pull EVs out of danger fast.
By Gustavo Henrique Ruffo 10 March 2020
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