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Vehicle fire data suggests higher incident rate for EVs

Production process problems have been blamed for recalls by Ford and BMW affecting more than 46,000 cars, including almost 5,000 in the UK.

electric and hybrid vehicles 27 Nov

Car size increase creates parking bay squeeze for drivers

Cars have grown by as much as 55% since the 1970s, leaving drivers to squeeze out of them in parking bays that have remained the same, new research suggests.

safety and risk management 26 Nov

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Organisations and individuals have been recognised for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers at the UK Fleet Champions Awards, 2020.

safety and risk management 24 Nov

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Highways England has seen an increase in roadworkers suffering abuse, despite traffic flows falling during coronavirus restrictions.

safety and risk management 20 Nov

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Drivers want more speed cameras installed near schools to fine drivers travelling more than 10mph over the speed limit, a study by IAM RoadSmart has found.

safety and risk management 19 Nov

Sound racking means better productivity

Demands for racking suppliers are ever more complex yet they are rising to the challenge

Racking & conversions 18 Nov

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

More than a quarter (28%) of male drivers admit they have driven above 100mph, more than three times the number of women, new research from Brake suggests.

safety and risk management 17 Nov

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

PACTS is urging the Government to change the way it reports road deaths to show danger as well as vulnerability.

road safety 17 Nov

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

With less than a week to go until Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live, DriveTech has announced the event will help mark its 30th anniversary.

11 Nov

Free post-pandemic ‘fleet MOTs’ at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Fleet Operations is helping companies plan for an uncertain future by offering free post-Covid Fleet Health Checks at this year’s Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live.

10 Nov

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

In a new strategic agreement, Brightmile have agreed a partnership with DriveTech to strengthen its propositions to fleets.

10 Nov

More not less driver training needed for semi-automated cars

Behavioural training for drivers is paramount for the shift to more automated cars, a new study has found.

9 Nov

Older, wealthier drivers more likely to speed, finds new survey

A third of drivers admitted to breaking the speed limit, with older, higher-earners among the worst offenders, a new survey has revealed.

6 Nov

Surge in MOTs despite test centres staying open

MOT and service centres were inundated with bookings before new coronavirus lockdown restrictions came into force, despite being allowed to remain open.

6 Nov

Exploring risk mitigation and cyber security for connected vehicles

Richard Wilding, co-founder of ShieldsUp explores risk mitigation and cyber security for connected vehicles.

6 Nov

Coronavirus: TRL to help fleets address driver wellbeing

Driver wellbeing is ‘in the spotlight’ due to the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic and needs addressing, says Rosie Sharp, behavioural sciences researcher at TRL.

6 Nov

Amey extends partnership with ADT to enhance fleet compliance

Amey has awarded a three-year contract extension to Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) for the provision of a fleet compliance and risk management service.

4 Nov

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Driving for Better Business launches new programme with support of Roadsafe and Fleet News.

4 Nov

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

New cameras aimed at catching drivers tailgating have identified some 10,000 vehicles committing the offence in the first two weeks of trials.

3 Nov

Licence Check launches driver audit amid increase in grey fleet drivers

Licence Check has launched an online audit module, Driver Audit, in anticipation of an increase in grey fleet drivers due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

2 Nov

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Vehicle fire data suggests higher incident rate for EVs

Car size increase creates parking bay squeeze for drivers

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Sound racking means better productivity

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Free post-pandemic ‘fleet MOTs’ at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

More not less driver training needed for semi-automated cars

Older, wealthier drivers more likely to speed, finds new survey

Surge in MOTs despite test centres staying open

Exploring risk mitigation and cyber security for connected vehicles

Coronavirus: TRL to help fleets address driver wellbeing

Amey extends partnership with ADT to enhance fleet compliance

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

Licence Check launches driver audit amid increase in grey fleet drivers

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safety and risk management - Page 35

Vehicle fire data suggests higher incident rate for EVs

Car size increase creates parking bay squeeze for drivers

Winners at UK Fleet Champions Awards announced

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Drivers call for increased use of speed cameras

Sound racking means better productivity

Men three times more likely to drive above 100mph than women, Brake finds

PACTS urges Government to change how it reports road deaths

DriveTech to celebrate 30th anniversary at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Free post-pandemic ‘fleet MOTs’ at Virtual Fleet & Mobility Live

Brightmile and DriveTech launch partnership to benefit driver safety

More not less driver training needed for semi-automated cars

Older, wealthier drivers more likely to speed, finds new survey

Surge in MOTs despite test centres staying open

Exploring risk mitigation and cyber security for connected vehicles

Coronavirus: TRL to help fleets address driver wellbeing

Amey extends partnership with ADT to enhance fleet compliance

DfT-backed benchmarking will enable useful fleet comparisons

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

Licence Check launches driver audit amid increase in grey fleet drivers

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Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Dacia Sandero maintains top spot ahead of Tesla Model Y and VW Golf

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

‘No grey area’ on private use for double cab pick-ups (video)

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

Fleet management software firm focusing on long-term future