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Tracker’s league table of stolen cars reveals Manchester-based car theft on the rise

Greater Manchester has moved up the league table from seventh place in 2016, to third place in 2017 according to Tracker’s Top Ten Most Stolen and Recovered Vehicles.

24 May

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Six out of 10 motorists hate delays as a result of roadworks and believe the 50mph limit should be increased but maintenance workers disagree.

23 May

Telematics data specialist The Driving Doctor celebrates two contract wins

The Driving Doctor, which has developed driver behaviour software that uses telematics data, has secured two new customers following its partnership agreement with TomTom Telematics.

23 May

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

Auto Windscreens technician Steve Abrahams has become the first UK vehicle glass repairer to gain EV certification from GQA Qualifications.

22 May

ACFO seminar: Telematics ‘very effective’ in changing driver behaviour

Dr Lisa Dorn from Cranfield University told delegates that there was “a lot of work to be done” to help drivers overcome lapses.

22 May

Excited by Ford’s mental health campaign and how fleet managers can contribute

By Lee Wolstenholme, managing director of Vehicle Consulting

21 May

Three months to get licence-checking consents up-to-date

DVLA ditches old system and issues new licence-checking mandate to comply with GDPR legislation.

21 May

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association supports European Commission's proposal to improve vehicle safety

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has said more attention needs to be given to ensure a reduction in car accidents in its assessment of a European Commission review of vehicle safety technology.

18 May

Dashcams are a 'useful addition' to a vehicle, say three-quarters of motorists

Three-quarters (73%) of motorists feel a dashcam is a useful addition to a vehicle, a survey by automotive retailer Peter Vardy has found.

18 May

Advanced road safety technology to be standard on new cars

European Commission announces road safety measures, including mandating autonomous emergency braking (AEB), built in breathalysers and drowsiness detection.

17 May

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

The number of business drivers claiming damages attributed to potholes has risen by 40% since 2016.

17 May

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

New laws introduced that will allow drivers to use remote control parking and other advanced driving assistance (ADAS) systems on British roads.

17 May

Brake reveals theme for UK Road Safety Week 2018

Brake has announced the theme for the UK Road Safety Week 2018 as Bike Smart, to focus on the safety of those on two wheels.

16 May

Intelligent Fingerprinting fingerprint drug test

One in 10 employees suspect illegal drug use by colleagues, research finds

More than one in 10 workers across the UK have suspected a colleague of taking illegal drugs, rising to 24% in London, research by Intelligent Fingerprinting has found.

14 May

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

Findings from the Venturer self-driving car trial, published in a new report by Axa Insurance UK and law firm Burges Salmon, highlight potential dangers.

14 May

Driverless cars will ‘tear up the legal rulebook’

By Paul Loughlin, solicitor and motoring law expert at Stephensons

14 May

Davis launches GDPR compliant licence checker for rental market

Davis has launched a GDPR compliant drivers licence checker, designed for the rental market and bulk on-boarding.

11 May

SmartWitness launch fatigue detection tool as 17% of drivers sleep at the wheel

SmartWitness has launched a fatigue and distraction detection tool as 42% admit to feeling drowsy behind the wheel in recent survey.

11 May

David Fisher fleet manager Rexel UK 2018

Rexel UK: ‘Our fleet initiatives have saved at least £2m,’ says fleet manager David Fisher

In the two years since he joined Rexel, David Fisher has launched a string of initiatives that have taken it to Fleet News Award-winning levels of efficiency.

Business profiles - supplier 11 May

Stressed business drivers misfuelling company vehicles, says AA

West Midlands Police recently disclosed nearly 300 incidents of misfuelling in 2017, costing more than £53,000 in repairs.

11 May

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Tracker’s league table of stolen cars reveals Manchester-based car theft on the rise

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Telematics data specialist The Driving Doctor celebrates two contract wins

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

ACFO seminar: Telematics ‘very effective’ in changing driver behaviour

Excited by Ford’s mental health campaign and how fleet managers can contribute

Three months to get licence-checking consents up-to-date

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association supports European Commission's proposal to improve vehicle safety

Dashcams are a 'useful addition' to a vehicle, say three-quarters of motorists

Advanced road safety technology to be standard on new cars

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

Brake reveals theme for UK Road Safety Week 2018

One in 10 employees suspect illegal drug use by colleagues, research finds

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

Driverless cars will ‘tear up the legal rulebook’

Davis launches GDPR compliant licence checker for rental market

SmartWitness launch fatigue detection tool as 17% of drivers sleep at the wheel

Rexel UK: ‘Our fleet initiatives have saved at least £2m,’ says fleet manager David Fisher

Stressed business drivers misfuelling company vehicles, says AA

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Easter traffic warning with busiest roads identified

Salary sacrifice funding hits record high | Leased van fleet declines

New Audi A6 saloon revealed

safety and risk management - Page 69

Tracker’s league table of stolen cars reveals Manchester-based car theft on the rise

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Telematics data specialist The Driving Doctor celebrates two contract wins

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams gains EV certification from GQA Qualifications

ACFO seminar: Telematics ‘very effective’ in changing driver behaviour

Excited by Ford’s mental health campaign and how fleet managers can contribute

Three months to get licence-checking consents up-to-date

European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association supports European Commission's proposal to improve vehicle safety

Dashcams are a 'useful addition' to a vehicle, say three-quarters of motorists

Advanced road safety technology to be standard on new cars

Nexus Vehicle Rental reveals pothole damage claims increase

Remote control parking to be allowed from June after law change

Brake reveals theme for UK Road Safety Week 2018

One in 10 employees suspect illegal drug use by colleagues, research finds

Self-driving car report looks at delays in handover

Driverless cars will ‘tear up the legal rulebook’

Davis launches GDPR compliant licence checker for rental market

SmartWitness launch fatigue detection tool as 17% of drivers sleep at the wheel

Rexel UK: ‘Our fleet initiatives have saved at least £2m,’ says fleet manager David Fisher

Stressed business drivers misfuelling company vehicles, says AA

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Easter traffic warning with busiest roads identified

Salary sacrifice funding hits record high | Leased van fleet declines

New Audi A6 saloon revealed

BCA owner buys Aston Barclay to secure long-term future of business

Roadworks lifted ahead of Easter to help journey times

HGVs banned from using Severn Crossing on safety grounds

National Highways electrifies vehicles with Toyota fleet deal

Ogilvie makes used cars available on business lease and through salsac

Non-compliant brake fluid warning after stock still available