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Lower drink-driving limit has ‘little eff...
The reduction in Scotland’s drink-driving limit has had little effect on the level of deaths and accidents on the nation’s roads, according to a new study. Researchers from the University of Strathclyde found that the lower limit for
Fleet Evolution offers helping hand to smal...
Fleet management and car benefits specialist, Fleet Evolution, is offering a helping hand to new business start-ups and SMEs by providing access to rates and facilities that would often be out of reach due to limited
Andy Alderson comments on SMMT’s late...
Considering the economic uncertainty Brexit is creating – alongside a slowing of vehicle production caused by the new Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP) tests – consumers are perfectly justified in feeling unable to commit
BGF acquires stake in Fleetondemand
Fleetondemand has just completed a significant investment with BGF, which is acquiring a minority stake through a £5 million investment. The deal marks further success for fleet and technology entrepreneur Justin Whitston, CEO of Fleetondemand who
VisionTrack predicts UBI will become mainst...
Usage Based Insurance (UBI) is seeing unprecedented adoption in commercial lines according to award winning video telematics provider, VisionTrack. The sophistication of technology in vehicles giving ‘live’ insight into driver behaviour is enabling insurers to price
Vehicle choice can significantly reduce dri...
Could switching to zero emission capable taxis potentially halve exposure to toxic exhaust pollutants? According to findings from new research, London taxi drivers experience twice as much exposure to air pollution at the wheel compared to
UK new van market declines -6.1% in Septemb...
The British light commercial vehicle (LCV) market contracted last month according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Just under 54,000 new LCVs were registered in the second busiest month
UK Car market declines in September
The UK new car market fell by -20.5% in September, according to the latest figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). 338,834 vehicles were registered in the month, down around 87,000
Response to the Fuel Duty freeze
Following prime minister Theresa May’s announcement of the freezing of fuel duty, there have been a couple of responses that take contradictory views. Ashley Barnett, Head of Consultancy at Lex Autolease said: “Despite speculation to the
Road safety charity launches new website fo...
The UK’s biggest independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has launched its new commercial website which will allow business users the chance to choose from a wide range of on-road training products that deliver compliance, cost
