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The British public finds the public transport sector to be outdated and unfit for purpose
The British public feels the public transport sector does not meet its expectations of modernisation and functionality, according to new research commissioned by Fujitsu. The…
Activa Contracts celebrates safer driving with first winner of Lightfoot Sponsored League
Paul Peers of Peel Ports Group, one of the UK’s largest port operators, has become the first winner of Activa Contracts’ latest risk management initiative run in…
ULEZ policy needs a fleet focus, says BVRLA
One month before the launch of the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), the BVRLA is urging policymakers to work more closely with fleets in tackling…
Alfen’s new affordable smart home EV charge point set to accelerate energy transition
Smart grid manufacturer and integrator, Alfen, has launched a fast, smart electric vehicle (EV) charge point for the domestic market – the Eve Single S-line.…
Driver distraction on the rise since 2018
More than eight in 10 UK motorists (84%) admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, rising from 76% in 2018, according to a new…
Confused Government policy leads to first CO2 rise across Fleet Alliance fleet
Confused Government policy towards diesel vehicles, which has deterred many buyers and led to a sustained across-the-board fall in diesel sales, has resulted in the…
13 automotive Brexit myths – busted
Many commentators and politicians cite the automotive industry in Brexit discussions so, as Parliament debates the meaningful vote, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders…
Europcar Mobility Group UK supports TfL Scrappage Scheme ahead of introduction of ULEZ
Europcar Mobility Group UK, is helping businesses prepare for the implementation of the new Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) which comes into effect on 8th…
Ashlee is a ‘BVRLA Hero’ for Alphabet in 2019
Fleet leasing and mobility expert Alphabet (GB) Limited is today celebrating the company’s Fleet Administration Manager Ashlee Lanchbery being recognised as one of the British…
MUJI and Sensible 4 debut GACHA, the first all-weather autonomous-driving bus in Helsinki
Japanese lifestyle retailer MUJI and Finnish autonomous driving company Sensible 4 launched GACHA, the first autonomous driving bus for all weather conditions on Friday in…
Drivers ignoring smart motorway ‘red X’ signs
More than a fifth of motorists are ‘putting lives at risk’ by ignoring ‘red X’ signs on smart motorways, a survey suggests. First introduced in…
BVRLA Annual Dinner honours a lifetime contribution to industry
The BVRLA recognised an outstanding contribution to the industry at its Annual Dinner in London last night with the presentation of the first Freddie Aldous…
New THINK! campaign urges young drivers to ‘accept their inexperience’
It is only natural for new drivers to be nervous, but confidence comes with real road experience – that’s the message from the ‘Road Whisperer’…
Rise in keyless van theft highlights need for SMEs to protect their assets
According to the latest figures from TRACKER, 89% of Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) stolen and recovered by TRACKER in 2018 were taken without the owner’s…
Ambulance service uses Crystal Ball smartcam to coach drivers and keep patients safe
A major supplier of ambulance and courier services to the NHS has undertaken a ground-breaking scheme to enhance its drivers’ skills and improve the safety…
CollectPlus wins Best Use of Innovation at the Delivery Excellence Awards
CollectPlus, the UK’s largest independent store-based parcel delivery and returns service, came home victorious in the Best Use of Innovation category at the Delivery Excellence…