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‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

Fleets took ‘safety first’ approach after leasing companies issued weather warning.

3 Apr

Over cautious drivers contribute to collision rate

Motorists who think they are driving more safely could actually be causing accidents, according to new research.

29 Mar

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

National Windscreens has taken a role in a new European-wide initiative to create higher standards for calibration of windscreen-mounted cameras used in ADAS.

28 Mar

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

A further £100 million is being given to councils to help repair potholes following recent bad weather and to protect local roads from future severe weather.

26 Mar

ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

Key issues confronting the fleet industry include, the continuing ‘demonisation’ of diesel and the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation.

22 Mar

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Changes in England, Scotland and Wales, with new defect types, stricter rules for diesel car emissions, and some vehicles over 40 years old becoming exempt.

22 Mar

Renault, Carkraft road safety initiative.

Renault supports Carkraft road safety initiative

Renault is backing a road safety scheme aimed at reducing the number of serious road accidents in the UK for the ninth consecutive year.

22 Mar

Carmakers ‘open’ to autonomous emergency braking being mandated by European Commission

The European Commission publishes its proposal on the revision of the General Safety Regulation this May.

22 Mar

Lighter mornings after the clock change could make motorists speed and increase fleet cost, research finds

Lighter mornings brought on by the clock change could make motorists speed, and changes in driver behaviour could impact fleets.

21 Mar

Kwik Fit estimates pothole vehicle damage bill at £915m

The damage caused to vehicles from potholes over the past year is a 34% increase on the £684m repair bill in 2016.

21 Mar

Fleet decision-makers start mandating safety technology, says Arval

Employers are starting to move towards specifying key advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) devices across their fleets as standard.

16 Mar

University of the West of Scotland launches safety initiative for female business travellers

The University of the West of Scotland has introduced a number of travel safety e-learning modules to ensure the safety of its female business travellers.

16 Mar

DVLA provides new driver guidelines for sleep apnoea

The DVLA has introduced new guidelines for drivers with obstructed sleep apnoea.

16 Mar

Fleets urged to use connected car data to stop cars and vans breaking down

Fleet decision-makers are being urged by the AA to make use of the data behind connected car technology to keep their fleets breakdown-free for longer.

15 Mar

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

Datashred's head of fleet Ian Walsh is making key investment decisions, now but says the Government could do more to support fleets.

Business profiles - fleet 14 Mar

Martin Starkey appointed training and business development manager at Licence Bureau

Licence Bureau has made one senior appointment and announced two board promotions after passing the three million-check milestone.

12 Mar

Segregated cycle routes should be a priority for road investment, Brake survey finds

The UK’s single-carriageway A roads are not fit for cyclists and building segregated cycle routes should be the Government’s priority for roads investment.

12 Mar

Misconceptions on fleet tracking need addressing

By Derek Bryan vice president EMEA at Fleetmatics

12 Mar

More work is needed to explain the law on mobile phone usage

By Paul Loughlin motoring law solicitor at Stephensons

12 Mar

FORS confirms price freeze on fees for SMEs

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has announced that it will freeze the price on its fees for small operators for the third consecutive year.

9 Mar

safety and risk management - Page 72

‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

Over cautious drivers contribute to collision rate

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Renault supports Carkraft road safety initiative

Carmakers ‘open’ to autonomous emergency braking being mandated by European Commission

Lighter mornings after the clock change could make motorists speed and increase fleet cost, research finds

Kwik Fit estimates pothole vehicle damage bill at £915m

Fleet decision-makers start mandating safety technology, says Arval

University of the West of Scotland launches safety initiative for female business travellers

DVLA provides new driver guidelines for sleep apnoea

Fleets urged to use connected car data to stop cars and vans breaking down

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

Martin Starkey appointed training and business development manager at Licence Bureau

Segregated cycle routes should be a priority for road investment, Brake survey finds

Misconceptions on fleet tracking need addressing

More work is needed to explain the law on mobile phone usage

FORS confirms price freeze on fees for SMEs

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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 72

‘Beast from the East’ not such an ill wind for insurance companies

Over cautious drivers contribute to collision rate

National Windscreens takes role in European ADAS calibration initiative

Government allocates an extra £100m to fix potholes

ICFM says fleet decision-makers ‘need to adapt’

Fleets reminded of MOT rule changes to take effect from May

Renault supports Carkraft road safety initiative

Carmakers ‘open’ to autonomous emergency braking being mandated by European Commission

Lighter mornings after the clock change could make motorists speed and increase fleet cost, research finds

Kwik Fit estimates pothole vehicle damage bill at £915m

Fleet decision-makers start mandating safety technology, says Arval

University of the West of Scotland launches safety initiative for female business travellers

DVLA provides new driver guidelines for sleep apnoea

Fleets urged to use connected car data to stop cars and vans breaking down

Restore Datashred: Head of fleet Ian Walsh urges Government, 'give us clarity to invest in our fleet'

Martin Starkey appointed training and business development manager at Licence Bureau

Segregated cycle routes should be a priority for road investment, Brake survey finds

Misconceptions on fleet tracking need addressing

More work is needed to explain the law on mobile phone usage

FORS confirms price freeze on fees for SMEs

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