Tag : Coronavirus
Keyless theft rises to all-time high
More than nine in 10 (94%) of vehicles recovered by Tracker in 2021 were stolen without the thief having possession of the keys.
Half of forecourt transactions now retail-only
Half of all forecourt transactions are now retail-only, as the convenience sector continues to grow, fuelled by changing consumer demands.
Arval UK deliveries down just 2% in 2021 despite chip shortage
Arval’s deliveries of new cars to drivers fell by just 2% in 2021 compared to 2020, despite ongoing industry-wide supply issues.
Businesses need to be ‘future ready’ for next crisis, says Sofico UK
Businesses must put plans in place to ensure they’re ‘future ready’ and able to adapt business processes in the face of major, business-changing incidents.
Government urged to pause Manchester Clean Air Zone roll-out
Greater Manchester has asked the Government to put its forthcoming Clean Air Zone on hold in order for a “fundamental review” to be carried out.
Major swing by salary sacrifice drivers to online service bookings
Tusker has reported a major increase in the number of salary sacrifice drivers booking their service, maintenance and MOTs online since the Covid-19 pandemic began.
The road to recovery? Trakm8 looks ahead to 2022
Jim Hill, marketing director at vehicle technology specialist Trakm8, examines what the next 12 months may hold in store for the fleet sector.
Auto sector urged to embrace change in ‘another year of unpredictability’
Businesses across the automotive spectrum must adjust to a new normal and even embrace it, as a result of Covid and the unpredictable changes that have … Read More »
Zenith passes 150,000 fleet milestone and accelerates EV mission
Zenith has reported strong interim results as its fleet surpassed 150,000 units for the first time.
2022 outlook for remarketing under focus in VRA webinar
The remarketing sector’s outlook for 2022 is to come under the spotlight in the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s (VRA) first webinar of 2022.
Nexus launches taxi service to boost business mobility
Nexus Vehicle Rental has introduced a new passenger taxi service to keep businesses mobile.
New car deliveries in jeopardy from driver shortage
The ongoing driver shortage and impact on the logistics sector is hampering the collection and delivery of new and used cars, according to DMN Logistics.
Huge increase in active travel during pandemic
Active travel in the capital has shown a huge increase in usage during the pandemic after people heeded government advice to avoid public transport.
Pandemic accelerates digital transformation among UK fleets, finds Webfleet
The majority (74%) of UK fleets have adopted more digital solutions since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, new research has revealed.
Roadside breath tests slump to lowest level on record
The number of roadside breath tests carried out by police fell to their lowest level in 2020/21, despite evidence of increased alcohol consumption during the pandemic.
Christmas getaway 2021 to hit pre-pandemic traffic levels
Traffic over the Christmas period looks likely to reach pre-pandemic levels, causing lengthy jams at hotspots.
One in three Brits will maintain Covid delivery habits, finds Zego
Demand for fleets, including delivery and courier services, will only continue to grow, as research by insurtech Zego reveals that one in three Brits will maintain … Read More »
Fleets continue investment in telematics during pandemic
Investment in fleet telematics and driver safety technology continued during the pandemic as operators prioritised safe and efficient vehicle operation.
Fleets proactively responding to renewed Covid threat, reports FleetCheck
Fleets are taking action on the increased level of Covid threat by returning to homeworking and readopting other measures to minimise risk.
Comment: The digital road ahead
Beverley Wise, director UK & Ireland, Webfleet Solutions on what 2022 will bring for fleets from a digital transformation perspective.