The AA

EV charging costs up after increase to Energy Price Guarantee

The increase of 2p/kWh to the Energy price guarantee has been reflected in the cost of flat rate electric vehicle chargers.

Charging & infrastructure 23 Feb

Dangerous blind spot for two-in-five drivers, says AA

Blind spots created by a windscreen or door pillar, or the wipers not fully sweeping the windscreen, pose a threat to almost half of motorists.

safety and risk management 9 Feb

Lack of spare wheel leading to more AA callouts

New research from the AA suggests that one-in-four drivers would prefer to have a spare wheel in their boot rather than a tyre inflation kit.

breakdown and recovery 5 Feb

AA buys key insurance business Keycare

Keycare, which offers insurance policies for lost and stolen keys across the UK and Ireland, has been acquired by the AA following approval from the FCA.

The AA 2 Feb

Drivers caught using mobile phone up 93% as speeding fines top 2.5m

A record-breaking number of speeding fines have been issued, while drivers caught using a mobile phone behind the wheel have also increased significantly.

Fines 1 Feb

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Fleet Assist, Venson, AA Business Services, MotoNovo, CoolKit, DeliveryApp, Simplicity Group and BSI

The latest industry appointments, including Venson Automotive Solutions enhances senior leadership team.

appointments 30 Jan

Fastest electric vehicle charging speed ‘cheaper than petrol’

Off-peak rates on ultra-rapid chargers, offering the fastest speeds, remain cheaper per mile compared to petrol, according to the AA.

Costs & incentives 30 Jan

Consultation launched on pump price transparency scheme

The Government has published proposals to make fuel prices more transparent after margin increase for retailers.

fuel and fuel cards 16 Jan

Pothole damage to vehicles at record high

Pothole damage to vehicles cost a staggering £474 million in the past year, according to new figures released on National Pothole Day.

SMR 15 Jan

Fine increase for over-running street works

The Government has published new proposals to increase fines handed out to utility companies for street works that overrun.

Department for Transport 15 Jan

Ford Fleet Management launches new platform in partnership with Prestige

The aim of the new platform is to identify and fix any future health concerns before they cause an unplanned off-road event.

Fleet software 12 Jan

Key upgrades to smart motorways with further improvements outlined

A further 11 sections of smart motorway will be upgraded with extra places to stop in an emergency.

smart motorway 15 Dec

Opinion: Accident management and taking control of diminution

David Bartlett, head of accident management at the AA, discusses the importance of including diminution in value as part of an end-to-end accident management solution for today’s fleets.

Accident Management 14 Dec