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Brake celebrates fleet excellence at UK Fleet Champions Awards

Brake will be celebrating fleets that have gone the extra mile at the UK Fleet Champions Awards on October 10, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

safety and risk management 22 Aug

2023 to be one of the worst on record for pothole damage, says AA

More than 50,000 drivers had their journeys brought to a halt due to pothole related damage, compared to 41,790 the July before, new analysis from the AA shows.

potholes 21 Aug

Outstanding vehicle recalls added to MoT test certificates

MoT test certificates will now include information about any outstanding recalls for the vehicle, using real-time data provided by manufacturers.

MoT 18 Aug

AI cameras that can spot mobile phone use prove successful in trials

New artificial intelligence (AI) cameras, aimed at catching drivers using their mobile phone while behind the wheel, are proving successful in police trials.

fines and penalties 18 Aug

How fleets can deal with the shocking rise of crash-for-cash scams

Richard Peak, director at Nextbase, examines the increasing risk from crash-for-cash scams and what fleets can do to mitigate their risk.

safety and risk management 18 Aug

Jail after man crushed while working under van at garage

A garage owner has been jailed for 10 months after a mechanic was crushed while working underneath a tipper van.

safety and risk management 15 Aug

Grey fleet warning as drivers skip vehicle service

One third of drivers have skipped an essential service on their car due to the cost-of-living crisis, new research from Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) reveals.

Grey Fleet 14 Aug

Technology drives 40% reduction in road incident rate at Autoglass

A 40% cut in the incident rate involving fleet vehicles at Autoglass has been achieved over the past four years, new data released by the company reveals.

safety and risk management 8 Aug

Tyre-related breakdowns a cause for concern, says National Highways

One-in-seven reported vehicle breakdowns on England’s major A-roads and motorways were tyre-related during the first weekend of the summer getaway in 2023.

safety and risk management 4 Aug

Government campaign to remind drivers of Highway Code changes

The Government has re-launched a ‘Think!’ road safety campaign to remind drivers of changes made to the Highway Code last year.

safety and risk management 3 Aug

Police fleets still using ‘faulty’ BMWs three years after PC’s death

Despite a PC being killed following an engine failure in his BMW patrol car, 32 of England's 39 police forces are still using vehicles with the same engine.

BMW 1 Aug

Lead on connected-vehicle data needed to realise road safety potential

The Government is being urged to take the lead on connected-vehicle data to reap the road safety rewards.

connected and autonomous vehicles 31 Jul

Concern over drink-drive deaths increase

DfT figures suggest an 18% year-on-year increase in drink-drive deaths, with an estimated 260 people killed.

drink driving 28 Jul

Police urged to target dangerous drivers with drones

Road safety experts call for more police to use drones to target dangerous drivers after Devon and Cornwall Police began using the technology earlier this year.

drones 26 Jul

Warning for company car drivers taking vehicles abroad

Fleets are being urged to ensure company car drivers taking vehicles abroad this summer familiarise themselves with local driving regulations.

safety and risk management 21 Jul

Speeding targeted in Brake’s annual Road Safety Week

The road safety charity Brake has revealed that the theme of this year’s Road Safety Week, will be ‘Let’s talk about speed’.

safety and risk management 20 Jul

RAC issues weekend holiday traffic warning

Fleets should expect delays on key routes this coming weekend with drivers expected to make 12.6 million getaway trips by car, data from the RAC suggests.

congestion 18 Jul

Engineer in hard hat with M Group van in background

Achieving excellence in fleet safety and compliance

A root and branch review of driver safety is helping M Group Services save money and drive sustainability across the business.

Business profiles - fleet 14 Jul

Majority support graduated driving licence scheme for new drivers

The introduction of new phased driving licensing system for young and newly qualified drivers is supported by the majority of people, new research suggests.

Driver Training 14 Jul