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Used car trade values more stable than last summer, says CAP
According to Black Book Live, the average reduction in values between July and August has only dropped around 1% this year at the three years and … Read More »
One million UK drivers admit driving on drugs in past year
The research also found that just over one in ten (11%) think they may have been a passenger with a drug driver. At the same time, … Read More »
Specsavers & Fleet21 partner for driver eyecare benefit
Under the partnership driver safety specialist Fleet21 will offer its customers discounted eye tests and glasses through Specsavers Corporate Eyecare. In addition, other benefits will be … Read More »
S-Class Plug-in Hybrid to offer 65g/km CO2 emissions
The S500 PLUG-IN HYBRID is the brand’s first European model to feature technology which will be available on the new C-Class from next year. In the … Read More »
Foreign drivers racking up millions in unpaid car parking fines every year
A poll by the Local Government Association (LGA) of a third of councils found thousands of tickets issued to vehicles registered outside the UK parking are … Read More »
Government announces cap on whiplash report fees
Announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling today, fees will be limited to £180 in a move said to reflect the time needed to carry out assessments … Read More »
Twenty something men most likely to be banned from driving, says IAM
The research has been revealed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), which obtained the figures from the DVLA following a Freedom of Information request. The … Read More »
Latest Selsia online system offers total control over accident repair service
Already installed across Selsia's approved network of 87 accident repair centres, SelsiaCentral is now available as a free of charge, online application for Selsia's car, van … Read More »
UK’s worn-out road network to stall driverless cars plans
Under measures revealed by Business Secretary Vince Cable, UK cities can now bid for a share of a £10m competition to host a driverless cars trial, … Read More »
Hyundai reveals design sketches of new i20
Styled at Hyundai Motor’s Design Centre Europe, the second-generation version of Hyundai’s B-segment model features the brand’s “Fluidic Sculpture 2.0” design language. Key design elements include … Read More »
CO2 emissions lead company car criteria list
Along with “fitness for purpose” and “maximum monthly rental”, these three criteria lead every other factor used by the fleets surveyed by a huge margin – … Read More »
Lex Autolease reports 17% YOY growth for 2014 H1
The fleet management giant has added almost 10,000 new vehicles since December 2013, increasing the size of its fleet from nearly 280,000 vehicles to almost 290,000 … Read More »
Wildlife & pets causing “hairy” situations for damaged windscreens
Birds flying into cars are the main culprits, but other wildlife and pets are also responsible for chipped or cracked glass, with deer, goats, monkeys, cows … Read More »
Applied Driving Techniques launches lone worker safety solution
The product will include a range of solutions across all auditing and analysis, risk management and training requirements to ensure vehicle operators are meeting their legal … Read More »
Don’t get caught out when driving company car abroad
Warwickshire-based Run Your Fleet says that many drivers running leased vehicles are not aware that it is a compulsory requirement to carry the VE103 vehicle on … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes UK government plans for driverless cars
Under plans announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable, UK cities can now bid for a share of a £10m competition to host a driverless cars trial, … Read More »
Porsche ranked top for real-world fuel economy
Consultancy company Emissions Analytics ranked 26 manufacturers based on the variance between real-world fuel economy and the official figures generated under the New European Driving Cycle. … Read More »
E-Class gains more power and lower emissions
Developed inhouse, the 9G-Tronic gearbox will be twinned with the E350 BlueTEC engine in the Saloon, Estate, Coupé and Cabriolet, bringing a reduction of up to … Read More »
30% of drivers would consider fleeing the scene of an accident
That’s the finding of a new poll released today, commissioned by ContractHireAndLeasing.com. By region, Scotland was found to have the most honest motorists, with 63% reporting … Read More »
Driverless cars require comprehensive testing before going on roads, says Thatcham
So says insurers’ research centre, Thatcham Research, which adds that the Government’s announcement that it will allow driverless cars on UK roads in just five months’ … Read More »
Lancashire, Kent & Cumbria worst counties for cutting road casualties
The road safety charity’s research found that in Lancashire 72 more people were killed or seriously injured in 2013 compared to the previous year; in Kent … Read More »
80% of motorists report increased parking charges
The research, part of the RAC’s Report on Motoring 2014, surveyed 1,526 motorists and found that 80% reported increasing parking charges in towns and cities. Two-thirds … Read More »
Nigel Stead joins APD board
Nigel Stead joins APD as the company embarks on a major expansion programme extending its business reach, not just within the UK and Europe, but also … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes London Ultra Low Emission Zone proposals
Commenting on the Mayor’s announcement, BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: ‘London has to clean up its act, and the Mayor’s proposals for an Ultra Low … Read More »
Deloitte comments on wider impact of government plans for driverless cars
The plans have been announced by Business Secretary Vince Cable as the Government looks to establish the UK as a pioneer in driverless cars. Under the … Read More »
Driverless cars to take to UK roads from January 2015
The measures have been announced today (30th July) by Business Secretary Vince Cable as the Government looks to establish the UK as a pioneer in driverless … Read More »
Europcar launches chauffeur services at ExCeL London
‘When the Mobility Centre at ExCeL London was launched at the start of 2014, we wanted to give customers a one-stop shop for all their mobility … Read More »
Men & young drivers most likely to use mobile phone behind the wheel
Held in the wake of the announcement that Parliament are considering doubling driving licence penalty points from 3 to 6 for using a mobile phone, the … Read More »
Brake launches Road Safety Week global hub
Aimed at fleets as well as NGOs, government agencies, schools, communities and local agencies, the site – www.roadsafetyweek.org – gives easy access to road safety guidance, … Read More »
Champions to defend MPG Marathon crown
Chapman and Homer, who achieved an amazing average of 88.69mpg over the total route of 339.3 miles, drove a Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 diesel-engined Titanium model, … Read More »
