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Fleets urged to attend ACFO spring seminar

This year’s seminar will examine the changing face of fleet management and takes place on May 18 at the Vox Conference Centre, Resorts World, Birmingham.

10 May

BMW issues recall for 300,000 cars

BMW is recalling more than 300,000 cars in the UK following a DVSA investigation which concluded that certain models could stall without warning.

10 May

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

At the recent Fleet News roundtable, delegates discuss GDPR and exchange views on the rapidly changing area of vehicle safety features. By Sarah Tooze.

10 May

Highways England warns motorists to secure their load

Highways England has launched a campaign to encourage drivers to secure their load following a surge of items falling onto motorways.

8 May

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

The SMMT, together with the DVSA, is calling on UK fleet operators to join the millions of consumers who have checked if their vehicles have an outstanding safety recall.

8 May

BMW failed to declare fatal safety issue to DVSA

BMW did not make UK safety officials aware of a fault that led to one of its cars being involved in a fatal collision, an inquest has been told.

3 May

Stuart Berman managing director at Teletrac Navman

Teletrac Navman integrates dashcam technology with telematics data

Teletrac Navman UK has launched an integrated driver safety analytics solution, helping fleet managers maintain safe driving habits.

3 May

TTC to launch virtual reality DriverProtect training app

Fleets will soon be able to use virtual reality (VR) headsets and smartphones to train their drivers using a new app from TTC Group.

3 May

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

One in 20 drivers admit to having permanently ‘misplaced’ their car keys and 6% of these say they actually managed to do this twice, reports the RAC.

2 May

Speakers confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference 2018

Road safety charity Brake has confirmed the speaker line-up for its Fleet Safety Conference in Birmingham on Friday, May 25.

2 May

Masternaut upgrades Smarter Drive app to cover vehicle checks

Telematics solutions provider Masternaut has upgraded its Smarter Driver app to allow drivers to carry out vehicle checks completely electronically.

30 Apr

Tesla driver disqualified after switching seats while on autopilot (video)

Bhavesh Patel switched on his car’s autopilot before moving to the passenger seat while travelling along a motorway.

30 Apr

Thatcham Research reveals updates to mandatory car security standards

Thatcham Research has announced 2019 digital compromise updates to the New Vehicle Security Assessment (NVSA) programme.

27 Apr

GEM calls for more 20mph speed limits

Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist wants 20mph to become 'the norm' on roads with high concentrations of pedestrians and cyclists.

27 Apr

April showers: Staying safe on wet roads

By Peter Millichap, UK marketing director at Teletrac Navman

25 Apr

New data protection rules require new licence-checking consent

Two million drivers will have to give their fleet operator permission to check their driving licence thanks to the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

25 Apr

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

New research from Highways England and Bridgestone shows almost three quarters of motorway tyre-related incidents could be prevented if drivers carried out simple checks.

24 Apr

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Paying the cost of vehicle repair or insurance excess is just the tip of the iceberg, with the true cost of a collision being much greater. Andrew Ryan reports

Accident Management 24 Apr

Quartix awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise due to SafeSpeed Database innovation

Quartix announced that they have been awarded the 2018 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the category of innovation.

23 Apr

Goodyear Tyres warns drivers ‘donut’ ignore the signs

A new campaign has recruited an unlikely ally to boost tyre safety knowledge amongst drivers.

23 Apr

safety and risk management - Page 70

Fleets urged to attend ACFO spring seminar

BMW issues recall for 300,000 cars

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

Highways England warns motorists to secure their load

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

BMW failed to declare fatal safety issue to DVSA

Teletrac Navman integrates dashcam technology with telematics data

TTC to launch virtual reality DriverProtect training app

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

Speakers confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference 2018

Masternaut upgrades Smarter Drive app to cover vehicle checks

Tesla driver disqualified after switching seats while on autopilot (video)

Thatcham Research reveals updates to mandatory car security standards

GEM calls for more 20mph speed limits

April showers: Staying safe on wet roads

New data protection rules require new licence-checking consent

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Quartix awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise due to SafeSpeed Database innovation

Goodyear Tyres warns drivers ‘donut’ ignore the signs

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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 70

Fleets urged to attend ACFO spring seminar

BMW issues recall for 300,000 cars

Fleet News Awards finalists discuss safety and GDPR readiness at roundtable

Highways England warns motorists to secure their load

Fleets urged to check vehicle safety recalls or face severe penalties

BMW failed to declare fatal safety issue to DVSA

Teletrac Navman integrates dashcam technology with telematics data

TTC to launch virtual reality DriverProtect training app

Lost car keys cost £180m to replace, survey suggests

Speakers confirmed for Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference 2018

Masternaut upgrades Smarter Drive app to cover vehicle checks

Tesla driver disqualified after switching seats while on autopilot (video)

Thatcham Research reveals updates to mandatory car security standards

GEM calls for more 20mph speed limits

April showers: Staying safe on wet roads

New data protection rules require new licence-checking consent

Simple checks could prevent tyre-related deaths and injuries

What is the true cost of a collision? Experts explain

Quartix awarded Queen’s Award for Enterprise due to SafeSpeed Database innovation

Goodyear Tyres warns drivers ‘donut’ ignore the signs

Most read

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