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Three in four don’t believe driverless ca...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Only 27% of UK residents believe driverless cars will lead to fewer accidents on the roads, despite 90% of accidents being caused by human error, research by AXA has revealed. When asked about other benefits driverless

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Chevin welcomes ambulance report recommendi...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Chevin Fleet Solutions welcomes a recent report by Lord Carter, “Operational productivity and performance in English NHS Ambulance Trusts”, that highlights a need for fleet management software investment within ambulance services. The report recognises the benefits

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Absolute Alignment launches new website for...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Absolute Alignment, the UK’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, has launched a new consumer website to assist motorists in locating their local Absolute Alignment Approved Centres – trusted workshops offering the best in quality workmanship

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FleetEurope’s SelectPlus Mini Lease servi...

Nov 29, 2018Comments off

Orchid, one of the UK’s leading field marketing agencies, has chosen FleetEurope for the provision of 35 customised Peugeot Expert vans, as part of a two-year flexible mini lease arrangement. The vans were sourced and personalised

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Strong desire for alternative fuels, but co...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

The fleet industry has a strong desire to use alternative fuels, but conditions to promote their adoption remain poor, an AA spokesperson said at the recent FTA Future Logistics Expo in Warwickshire. “Even though alternative fuels

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The most common causes for road accidents p...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

Although the figure for the number of people killed or seriously injured (KSI) down slightly since 2017, statistics for the year ending June 2018 show 26,610 people have unfortunately died or been severely injured on the

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Buckle-up for a connected car ride, powered...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

Rohit Gupta, vice president and head of manufacturing, logistics, energy & utilities, Europe at Cognizant It is estimated that there will be a quarter of a billion connected cars on the roads by 2020. Thanks to

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Action required to improve major roads to m...

Nov 28, 2018Comments off

In new research from Transport Focus, the independent transport user watchdog, disabled road users identify a number of changes that could radically improve their use of major roads. An accessible road network? Disabled user experience on

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New technology launched offering world firs...

Nov 27, 2018Comments off

UK technology company Wheely-Safe has launched the Michelin Wheel Security and Tyre Pressure Management System Heavy Fleet for truck, bus, coach, trailer and heavy plant operators – designed to tackle the global issues of wheel loss

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Bus firm fined £2.3m for Coventry death cr...

Nov 27, 2018Comments off

Midland Red (South) Ltd, part of the Stagecoach group, has been fined £2.3m for significant health & safety failings after allowing Kailash Chander to continue to drive despite repeated warnings about his driving. Mr Chander, who