Autumn Budget fails businesses making electric switch
Venson Automotive has claimed that the Autumn Budget last week will not support businesses wishing to go electric. The budget did not announce any changes to the 20% VAT imposed […]
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Expensive car supplement catching mainstream models
A new report has revealed that almost one million drivers will pay the government’s expensive car supplement this year. The expensive car supplement is an annual £440 surcharge paid for […]
Neurodivergent policies key to moving fleets forward
Fleet operators have been told they should assume that 20% of their workforce is neurodivergent and adopt appropriate neurodivergent policies. A new study found that employers describe their neurodivergent readiness […]
National Work-Related Safety Charter backed by drivers
New research has revealed strong support from drivers for the proposed National Work-Related Safety Charter. The Charter would establish a nationwide standard for employers whose staff drive for work, with […]
Business drivers driven to distraction by traffic levels
Nearly a third of business drivers have admitted to driving dangerously as a result of frustration caused by rising congestion. Figures from the Department of Transport have revealed that traffic […]
£1bn grants for EV adoption not a silver bullet
Venson Automotive Solutions has urged businesses not to regard the government’s £1bn grants for electric vans and trucks as a silver bullet for adoption. The government is offering grants of […]
Fleet safety policies ignore tyre management
Fleet safety policies focus on new technologies and compliance but overlook the critical element of tyres, according to Venson Automotive Solutions. Data from the DVSA has found that 2.1 million […]
April tax hikes set to hit business drivers
More than seven in 10 business drivers have admitted they are concerned about the upcoming April tax hikes. The April reforms include the first fuel duty rise in over a […]
A third of drivers still cautious about autonomous vehicles
With self-driving taxis set for UK roads, new research has revealed that about a third of drivers remain uncertain about autonomous vehicles. Moove and Waymo have announced plans to bring […]
4.25 tonne electric vehicles facing MOT crisis
Just two per cent of DVSA test centres in the UK are equipped to carry out MOTs on 4.25 tonne electric vehicles. New data has revealed that of the 23,000 […]
Neglecting safety-critical vehicle checks risks road safety
A new survey from Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed that more than a fifth of grey fleet drivers neglect safety-critical vehicle checks. This includes monitoring tyre tread depth and overall […]
Rising trust in ADAS revealed in new research
New research carried out by Venson Automotive Solutions has revealed a rising trust in ADAS among UK drivers. It surveyed 300 motorists and found that although there is a significant […]