• Drivers cut costs by missing services
    • 16/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    New research has revealed that one third of drivers have missed an essential vehicle service as a result of the cost-of-living crisis. According to Volkswagen Financial Services, 43% of 18–34-year-olds said that they were likely to miss vehicle maintenance to ease money concerns. Meanwhile, the survey also [...]
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  • Autoglass cuts fleet incidents by 40%
    • 08/08/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Autoglass has reduced the incident rate in its fleet by 40% over the last four years. The reduction was achieved through the introduction of advanced Drive Assistance Systems (ADAS) into Autoglass vehicles and the widespread use of telematics to track driver behaviour.   Autoglass has a fleet of more than 900 [...]
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  • James named Mercedes-Benz fleet chief
    • 26/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Mercedes-Benz UK has appointed Calum James as the new head of fleet for its van division, effective immediately. He brings a wealth of experience to this role, having previously worked for the brand’s Passenger Car entity for nine years, holding positions in fleet sales development, customer services and most [...]
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  • DVSA updates Code of Practice
    • 21/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    The Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has updated its ‘Code of Practice: Safety of Loads on Vehicles’. The code of practice brings together all current load security guidance into one place. It gives vehicle operators, drivers, transport managers and those [...]
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  • Venson Automotive warns of international driving
    • 19/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions has highlighted the extra considerations required for drivers planning to take their company car across The Channel or the Irish Sea.   Firstly, company car drivers should check cars are fully insured, fully prepared for European driving and that they have the [...]
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  • Durite names new fleet consultant
    • 05/07/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Vehicle safety, lighting and auto electrical parts supplier Durite has appointed a fleet consultant to support transport operators and work closely with insurance and industry bodies. Adam Wild brings extensive experience in video and telematics applications, a track record in making fleets safer and more [...]
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  • Absolute Alignment reports rising CV demand
    • 29/06/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Wheel alignment supplier Absolute Alignment has reported an increase in demand for its commercial vehicle wheel aligner. With the cost-of-living crisis impacting the UK, it says it is unsurprising that businesses with extensive fleets of commercial vehicles are paying more attention than ever to the benefits of [...]
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  • Fleets failing to exploit tech innovation
    • 24/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Fleets of all sizes could benefit more from technology that helps manage incidents, according to a new white paper by AX. The study by the AX Motor Assist team, the end-to-end motor claims and accident management service, found that uptake of technology among fleets is modest, with only 57% using simple GPS [...]
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  • Businesses bridging net zero gap
    • 10/05/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    A new report released by Europcar Mobility Group UK has revealed the critical role UK business is playing in supporting the government’s ambitious net zero strategy. The study of 300 fleet and business travel decision makers found that more than half of workplaces already provide charging facilities and 52% [...]
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  • Nissan names new network development manager
    • 23/03/2023
    • Posted by: Alan Feldberg
    • Category: News
    Nissan GB has appointed Csaba Vincze as its new network development and customer quality director. Vincze joined Nissan GB as head of MD office in 2019, before taking on the position of fleet director in 2021. He also has 12 years’ experience in a variety of roles at Nissan Central & Eastern Europe, including [...]
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