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Tag : Coronavirus

April sets new record for monthly used car sales in pandemic

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Used car sales in April hit a record high during the pandemic, helped by strong hybrid and petrol car demand as dealers reopened showrooms.

DfT business driving data prompts increased grey fleet concerns

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Department for Transport data showing that business driving has more than halved in the past decade is further evidence of a swell in grey fleet activity, … Read More »

London’s e-scooter trials to begin in June

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London is to start trials of rental e-scooters for up to 12 months from Monday 7 June.

More alternatively fuelled cars registered in 2020 than diesels

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Sales of greener new cars boomed in 2020 despite the overall challenges for the new car market in the pandemic.

Dangerous driving up in lockdown but vehicle theft down

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Dangerous driving on the UK’s roads increased in 2020 but vehicle-related crime fell significantly in lockdowns.

Free DriverMetrics guide for fleets explores how to improve driver wellbeing

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A new DriverMetrics white paper is now available for free download to help fleet managers understand key concepts around mental health and its impact in the … Read More »

Used car sales down 8.9% in Q1 but EV demand still high

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The UK’s used car market saw a turbulent first quarter with sales down 8.9% due to lockdowns.

Six key questions to help fleets get business drivers back on roads

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Fleets should make sure employees feel comfortable getting behind the wheel again as the country opens up after the pandemic.

Clear inflection point in driver attitudes to EVs and digital retailing

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Drivers’ views of electric vehicles and digital retailing are fast changing and both are expected to accelerate sharply in the next three to five years.

Petrol back to pre-pandemic prices and more increases on the cards

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The price of petrol is now at its highest price since January 2020 following six months of rises, and further increases are looking likely.

DPD deploys mobile air quality sensors on UK fleet

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Delivery company DPD is rolling out mobile air quality monitoring across six of the UK’s biggest cities with the help of its van fleet and facilities.

UK new car sales forecast rises but grant changes to impact BEV demand

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The forecast for 2021 new car registrations has increased on the back of rising market confidence – but with fewer battery electric vehicles (BEVs) than expected … Read More »

Call for fleet changes as pandemic worsens pressures for drivers

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Pressures for working drivers that were already prevalent before the pandemic are now likely to worsen.

Clean Air Zones seen as top concern by fleets

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Clean Air Zones (CAZs) are top of the list for challenges for fleets over the next five years in new decision-maker research.

Hidden heroes of transport praised in new campaign

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A new ‘Going the extra mile’ campaign has launched to showcase the work carried out by hidden heroes in the UK’s transport and logistics sector.

Global electric car sales rocket 41% in 2020 but critical progress required

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The electric car market bucked the downturn in global auto sales in 2020 with growth of 41% and is on track for a “decade of strong … Read More »

Comment: How the pandemic is driving appreciation for transport workers

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Peter Millichap, marketing director at Teletrac Navman UK, on how the work of the UK’s unsung transport heroes is now being better recognised.

Covid impact on driving for work and employee wellbeing explored in new white paper

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The vital subject of how to improve work-related road safety – and employee wellbeing – in the wake of Covid-19 has come under focus in a … Read More »

BVRLA secures government cyber security accreditation

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The BVRLA has been accredited for its ongoing work on cyber security by the Government-backed Cyber Essentials Plus programme.

Face-to-face meetings still preferred option among professionals

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Face-to-face meetings are still preferred by white-collar professionals despite a general reluctance to return to the office.

May Day bank holiday traffic could hit highest level since 2016

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Drivers are planning to take an estimated 14 million trips this May Day bank holiday weekend – the highest number since 2016 and bringing the prospect … Read More »

Comment: Why fleet managers need to prepare for 2030 now

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Matthew Walters, head of consultancy services and customer value at LeasePlan UK, urges fleets to start planning for the 2030 ICE ban and warns that nine … Read More »

Used car values surge but uncertainty over stock

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The used car market is seeing a surge in values, which have recorded their highest increase in 12 years as a result of rocketing buyer demand.

EV-based salary sacrifice to be key element in new benefits initiatives, says Arval

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EV-based salary sacrifice is to have a central role in a new wave of employee benefits, bringing key attractions for drivers but with minimal investment for … Read More »

VRA reveals line-up for ‘Getting Back to Business’ webinar for remarketing sector

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The issues arising as the used vehicle sector emerges from the pandemic is to come under focus in the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA)’s New Normal Briefing … Read More »

Fleets ‘markedly’ more optimistic about growth now than before pandemic

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Fleets are markedly more optimistic about growth prospects than prior to the pandemic, giving a new lease of life to the company car and van sector.

Online used car sales and prices rising post-lockdown

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Online used car sales and prices are rising post-lockdown as customers and dealers become more au fait with them, boosting the outlook for Q2.

Health and safety must be a focus as fleets return to roads, says Venson

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Fleets should remind company car and van drivers of their health and safety policies to help employees prepare for returning to work in the coming weeks … Read More »

Simpler fares structures could increase bus passenger numbers

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Introducing measures such as simpler fares structures could help entice more passengers back to using buses, according to a new report.

Volvo restarts premium Test Drive+ service

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Volvo’s premium Test Drive+ service is now live again, providing access to the carmaker’s full line-up, including electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids.