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SMMT statement on What Car? Car security report
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “Vehicle manufacturers are continually investing and developing new security features – including motion sensing key fobs and other technologies –…
Teletrac Navman transforms Trackstar offering with AI assistant
Leading stolen vehicle tracking provider, Teletrac Navman Automotive, has launched a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) voice assistant, that enables the business to monitor and respond…
Gone in 10 seconds: Thieves able to drive-off in a matter of seconds
Some of Britain’s newest and most popular cars are at risk of being stolen in a matter of seconds, because thieves are able to exploit…
Making tracks in tackling tyre graveyards as new road surface using rubber is trialled
A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 motorway by Highways England. If successful, it is hoped that this new…
Fleet Source wins a place on the TfL Framework to deliver driver training in support of ‘Vision Zero’
As part of the Mayor of London’s long-term Transport Strategy to eliminate all deaths and serious injuries from road collisions, Transport for London (TfL) has…
Despite lower running costs, majority of drivers reject electric due to high upfront prices
With just over 20 years until petrol and diesel cars are planned to be banned, Britain is weighing up the idea of switching to ‘green’…
Privately-owned cars should be BANNED from London by 2030
Private ownership of cars should be banned in London by 2030 in an effort to tackle the capital’s air pollution crisis, a new report has…
Night-vision drones are catching dangerous drivers in London
Police in London have launched a ground-breaking new trial that uses drones to catch speeding drivers. Officers claim the drones – equipped with night-vision capability…
Stunning crash footage as ‘flying van’ soars over roundabout
An 18-year-old has been found guilty of dangerous driving after hitting a roundabout on the A11. The inexperienced driver had two passengers on board when…
Licence Bureau’s new training courses aim to help reduce business driver accidents
Licence Bureau has launched two new training courses that help fleet operators keep their drivers safe whilst driving on company business. Safe Driving and Driven…
Oil price volatility means time to review fleet fuel policy
Tensions in the Persian Gulf and the trade war between the US and China have led to volatility in world oil prices, with political instability…
TCH Leasing streamlines vehicle deliveries thanks to moDel
TCH Leasing has been able to streamline its vehicle delivery and collection routine since switching to moDel, Ebbon-Dacs’ market-leading leading electronic vehicle delivery and collection…
Fly By Nite harmonise compliance with TruTac and Volvo Trucks
Fly By Nite, the award winning logistics provider for the music, events and entertainment industries, are combining Volvo Trucks’ fleet management system, Dynafleet, with TruTac’s…
A fifth of UK companies report difficulty starting with their new 3PL
A fifth of UK companies have reported an unsuccessful start to contracts with their third-party logistics providers (3PLs), according to the latest research from leading…
CBVC urges companies not to repurpose vans or risk tax charge
Companies and their drivers are being urged to resist the temptation to repurpose car-derived vans into more car-like vehicles to try to make savings in…
Comments on SMMT new car sales report
Michael Woodward, UK automotive lead, Deloitte, said: “Car sales declined by 4.1% this month compared to the same time last year, making it the lowest…