SMR risks rise as car parc ages
Servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) issues are likely to plague fleet managers and businesses throughout 2023 thanks to a “perfect storm” of ageing vehicles and grey fleet maintenance spend avoidance. […]
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Car crime hotspots revealed
New research has revealed the areas in the UK where car crime is at its highest and lowest. Northgate has taken information from the government and local police departments to […]
Kwik Fit extends maintenance subscription offering
Kwik Fit has announced it is extending its motoring maintenance subscription service to corporate customers. Kwik Fit Club was launched for private vehicle owners in 2021 enabling drivers to pay […]
EVs experience higher MOT failure rates
Electric vehicles have higher MOT failure rates than equivalently aged hybrid and petrol vehicles. According to new research by BookMyGarage, DVSA data showed electric vehicles have a MOT failure rate […]
Dacia disappoints in safety tests
The Citroën DS4 scored a five-star safety rating in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests, but the Dacia Jogger achieved just one star with many safety features not included […]
Euro NCAP releases safety results
The Volkswagen Polo and crossover Taigo have both earned five stars in the latest safety ratings published by Euro NCAP. The Megane E-TECH also achieved the top safety rating, as […]
Motorists back biennial MOTs
Most motorists in Northern Ireland support the idea of extending MOTs to every two years, but the industry is against the idea. This follows a Call for Evidence seeking views […]
In-cabin safety lagging behind
A new survey had revealed what drivers consider to be the most important aspects of in-cabin safety, and how it impacts driver behaviour. The survey has been conducted by 4D […]
Safest cars of 2022 revealed
Finance specialists Carvine has revealed the safest cars to drive in 2022, as rated by Euro NCAP. The latest Nissan Qashqai triumphed in the safety assist category, scoring an impressive […]
Thatcham Research unveils safest car shortlist
Thatcham Research has revealed the UK’s safest new cars of 2021, with EV and hybrid models demonstrating impressive safety advancements. Expert judges favoured affordable vehicles that will bring the biggest […]
New tyre management platform launched
RL Automotive has introduced a unique tyre management platform intended to help fleet managers reduce running costs, increase safety and limit environmental impact. The platform comprises a number of monitoring […]
Safety concerns raised over Renault and Dacia
The Renault Zoe and Dacia Spring have both failed alarmingly the latest round of Euro NCAP testing, achieving zero and one star ratings for safety respectively. The tests rated the […]
