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Nearly 40% of UK businesses use telematics

Nearly 40% of UK businesses are using telematics systems, according to a new survey by RAC Business.

26 Feb

RS Connect celebrates one millionth telematics installation booking

Telematics installer RS Connect is celebrating its one millionth installation booking.

23 Feb

Almost nine in 10 motorists would not tell employer about points on licence, survey finds

Almost nine in 10 motorists would not tell their employer if they received points on their licence, potentially invalidating insurance, a survey has found.

18 Feb

RAC awards telematics installation contract to RS Connect

The RAC has awarded a new contract to Coleshill-based RS Connect to install OBD (on-board diagnostics) devices for Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS).

3 Feb

Pump price may have bottomed out, says RAC

Fleets should make the most of low diesel and petrol prices while they last as data suggests the cheap fuel market may have bottomed out.

3 Feb

Further supermarket price cuts to bring average diesel price below £1

Asda has announced a national diesel price cut, to 97.7p per litre, which the RAC believes will cause the national diesel average to fall below £1 a litre.

22 Jan

RAC sees 24% rise in vehicles damaged by potholes

The RAC has seen a 24% year-on-year rise in the number of call-outs to vehicles likely to have suffered damaged due to poor road surfaces.

15 Jan

Privacy concerns hinder telematics adoption

Concerns over staff privacy are preventing businesses from introducing vehicle telematics, according to new research from RAC Business.

13 Jan

Supermarkets cut diesel pump price to less than £1 a litre

Three supermarkets have cut the cost of diesel to below £1 a litre – its lowest price for seven years.

4 Jan

Average diesel price should reach £1 if retailers pass on wholesale cost-savings

The RAC is urging supermarkets not to take advantage of motorists by charging more for diesel than they should.

16 Dec

Average price of diesel to fall by 5p and petrol to hit £1 a litre

The average price of diesel is expected to fall by 5p per litre (ppl) in the next fortnight, while petrol should fall to £1 for Christmas, suggests the RAC.

9 Dec

Diesel hits six-year low and petrol drops for fifth month in a row

Diesel hit a six-year low in November and petrol fell below £1 a litre, as the price of barrel of oil tumbled to $40.40 – its lowest price since February 2009.

3 Dec

VW Group emissions scandal ‘damages trust’ in manufacturers’ environmental claims

Trust in all vehicle manufacturers’ environmental claims have been damaged by the Volkswagen emissions scandal, according to new RAC research.

25 Nov

Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging highlight the need for fleets to manage road risk

Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging are commonplace among motorists, new research suggests.

17 Nov

Keychoice insurance signs RAC breakdown deal

Keychoice Insurance has signed a deal with RAC to offer motor breakdown as a policy addition.

13 Nov

Increase in traffic prompts gridlock warning

Low fuel costs and a growing economy have resulted in a 2% increase in vehicles on Britain’s roads prompting fears of potential gridlock.

13 Nov

23% of businesses would rather pay charges than meet London ULEZ vehicle standards

Almost a quarter (23%) of UK firms would prefer to pay a charge than invest in upgraded fleets to operate in clean air zones, according to RAC Business research.

6 Nov

Two out of three drivers suffer pothole damage

Two-thirds of company car and van drivers have suffered damage to their vehicle as a result of hitting a pothole in the past year, according to a Fleet News poll.

3 Nov

Four out of five company car drivers admit to motorway speeding

Four out of five company car drivers admit to speeding on motorways, but still consider themselves to be law-abiding motorists, research suggests.

27 Oct

A third of fleets use telematics to contest speeding fines and insurance claims

More than a third (35%) of businesses have used telematics data to contest a speeding fine or a false insurance claim, according to research from RAC Business.

19 Oct

RAC - Page 24

Nearly 40% of UK businesses use telematics

RS Connect celebrates one millionth telematics installation booking

Almost nine in 10 motorists would not tell employer about points on licence, survey finds

RAC awards telematics installation contract to RS Connect

Pump price may have bottomed out, says RAC

Further supermarket price cuts to bring average diesel price below £1

RAC sees 24% rise in vehicles damaged by potholes

Privacy concerns hinder telematics adoption

Supermarkets cut diesel pump price to less than £1 a litre

Average diesel price should reach £1 if retailers pass on wholesale cost-savings

Average price of diesel to fall by 5p and petrol to hit £1 a litre

Diesel hits six-year low and petrol drops for fifth month in a row

VW Group emissions scandal ‘damages trust’ in manufacturers’ environmental claims

Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging highlight the need for fleets to manage road risk

Keychoice insurance signs RAC breakdown deal

Increase in traffic prompts gridlock warning

23% of businesses would rather pay charges than meet London ULEZ vehicle standards

Two out of three drivers suffer pothole damage

Four out of five company car drivers admit to motorway speeding

A third of fleets use telematics to contest speeding fines and insurance claims

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RAC - Page 24

Nearly 40% of UK businesses use telematics

RS Connect celebrates one millionth telematics installation booking

Almost nine in 10 motorists would not tell employer about points on licence, survey finds

RAC awards telematics installation contract to RS Connect

Pump price may have bottomed out, says RAC

Further supermarket price cuts to bring average diesel price below £1

RAC sees 24% rise in vehicles damaged by potholes

Privacy concerns hinder telematics adoption

Supermarkets cut diesel pump price to less than £1 a litre

Average diesel price should reach £1 if retailers pass on wholesale cost-savings

Average price of diesel to fall by 5p and petrol to hit £1 a litre

Diesel hits six-year low and petrol drops for fifth month in a row

VW Group emissions scandal ‘damages trust’ in manufacturers’ environmental claims

Distracted driving, speeding and lane hogging highlight the need for fleets to manage road risk

Keychoice insurance signs RAC breakdown deal

Increase in traffic prompts gridlock warning

23% of businesses would rather pay charges than meet London ULEZ vehicle standards

Two out of three drivers suffer pothole damage

Four out of five company car drivers admit to motorway speeding

A third of fleets use telematics to contest speeding fines and insurance claims

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