Car sales hit highest point in five years
October’s new car market grew by 14.3% to reach 153,529 registrations, 7.2% above pre-pandemic levels and marking the best performance for the month since 2018. According to the Society of […]
fleets
Fleet managers name ‘analysis’ as key consideration
Industry research has found that fleet managers consider ‘analysis capability’ to be the most important factor when choosing a tachograph services provider. Edge Insight asked 343 fleet managers a range […]
Fleet downtime up for 92% of BVRLA members
Declining parts availability has led to increases in replacement prices and off-road time for fleets, according to BVRLA’s half-year Industry Outlook Survey. The survey found that 92% of BVRLA respondents […]
Drivers cut costs by missing services
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 […]
Autoglass cuts fleet incidents by 40%
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 […]
James named Mercedes-Benz fleet chief
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 […]
DVSA updates Code of Practice
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 […]
Venson Automotive warns of international driving
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 […]
Durite names new fleet consultant
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 […]
Absolute Alignment reports rising CV demand
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 […]
Fleets failing to exploit tech innovation
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 […]
Businesses bridging net zero gap
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 […]
