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Prepare for the future by understanding benefits of telematics

Stephen Briers urges fleet managers to prepare for the future and begin to understand the benefits of telematics

3 Dec

Government should help alternative fuels flourish, says AA

The AA has called on British Government to help alternative fuels flourish, as the fleet industry indicates a “strong desire” to use them.

28 Nov

Dashcam use expected to rise as Police begin using footage as evidence

Two-thirds of drivers could be using dashcams in the coming months, according to a new poll from the AA.

26 Nov

Bill to standardise electric vehicle charging welcomed by the AA

The Electric Vehicles (Standardised Recharging) Bill aims to make provision for standardised payment for charging and vehicle connectors.

22 Nov

One in eight drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel, AA research finds

One in eight (13%) of drivers in the UK admit falling asleep at the wheel, according to new research by the AA Charitable Trust.

2 Nov

Angry motorists commonly shout ‘go on then, move’ during road rage outburst

The most common phrase for British motorists to shout in an outburst of road rage is ‘go on then, move’, according to survey.

30 Oct

Fleet Evolution dispels myths surrounding electric vehicles

Four common electric vehicle myths have been ‘dispelled’ by Fleet Evolution to encourage more drivers to switch to EV.

25 Oct

A quarter of drivers would choose electric of hybrid for next car, says AA

A quarter of drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.

17 Oct

Fleet managers frustrated with ‘dirty’ diesel rhetoric

Fleet decision-makers say diesel vehicles have gained an unfair reputation for producing harmful emissions, according to a new report from the AA and BT Fleet Solutions.

21 Sep

Fleets need Government support for low emission future, says AA

The AA says that the pace of change could leave some fleet managers behind.

12 Sep

Government must be clearer on diesel, says AA at Zero Emission Vehicle Summit

AA president Edmund King will call on the Government to provide greater clarity over its position on diesel, at the Zero Emission Vehicle Summit today.

11 Sep

AA to launch CarGenie app to prevent breakdowns

AA to launch breakdown-preventing app for businesses later this year

The AA is to launch an app which it says has already helped predict and prevent breakdowns for tens of thousands of car drivers across the UK into the business sector later this year.

23 Aug

Local roads maintenance and funding investigated by MPs

A new inquiry into the funding and governance of local roads in England has been launched by the Transport Committee.

2 Aug

Chargemaster charge point outside hotel.

Chargemaster offers AA hotels ‘free’ EV charge point

All 4,000 or so AA hotels and B&Bs are being offered electric vehicle charge points installed at no cost, thanks to a strategic partnership with Chargemaster.

1 Aug

Stuart Thomas, director of fleet and SME services, the AA

AA warns drivers taking EV vehicles abroad to plan carefully

Business drivers looking to take their electric vehicles abroad should plan their route thoroughly to ensure they don’t run out of charge, warns the AA.

31 Jul