Tag : DVSA
DVSA presses for UK Mercedes recall
Mercedes-Benz UK is being urged to push ahead with a recall on some models following allegations of ‘defeat devices’.
Fleets risking £20k fines, SMMT warns
Businesses could face a fine of up to £20,000 and/or up to three months’ imprisonment for failing to check outstanding safety recalls on vehicles.
DVSA tests MOT reminder service
The DVSA is running a new service to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due as it reveals that around 28% … Read More »
Under reporting of safety defects comes under focus at DVSA following Zafira fires
The DVSA is to review key recall procedures and practices including more reporting of potential safety defects and an overhaul in MOTs after a Transport Select … Read More »
Learner drivers to get motorway lessons from next year
Learner drivers will be able to take lessons on the motorway as of next year, in a move aimed at curbing accident rates for younger motorists.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 20 July
All the key news in fleet… Nissan appoints new head of leasing to strengthen fleet presence Nissan Motor (GB) Limited has announced two new appointments designed … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
A round-up of the key news in fleet from the last week… Vauxhall reveals Kuga-rivalling Grandland X Vauxhall will join the highly competitive C-SUV sector at the … Read More »
Proposed changes to practical driving test to bring greater emphasis on real-world driving
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is proposing changes to the driving test to better reflect real-world driving and improve road safety.Under the planned changes, … Read More »
DVSA introduces new measures to raise standard of MoT testing
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is implementing a new qualification and training process to help reduce errors made in MoTs.Around 27 million car MOTs … Read More »
Top news of the week
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Ford warns of UK exit if ‘catastrophic’ no-deal Brexit goes ahead
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Mayor of London proposes £25m ULEZ car scrappage fund
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WLTP failure will hike up CO2, warns fleet industry
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SPIE empowers IONITY electric car rapid charging in the UK
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Drink-drive fatalities reach eight-year high
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Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2019 announced
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LeasePlan results see 4.4% rise in serviced fleet