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Repeat offenders “need to be removed from public roads”
IAM RoadSmart has called on the Government to ensure that all drivers who have amassed 12 or more penalty points have their licences revoked. DVLA…
Connected Fleets Conference: “Good is not good enough when better is expected”
The speakers of the 2021 Connected Fleets Conference included representatives of Sixt, Amazon Logistics, DPD and Bpost who shared their hands-on experience and expertise with…
Sign of the times as industry experts launch digital training option
Time spent in a physical classroom will be slashed for drivers training for their CPC, thanks to an innovative offering from two industry experts. As…
The new BMW iX xDrive40 and xDrive50
The BMW iX heralds a new age in mobility. It combines trailblazing design and modern luxury with the latest innovations in automated driving, operation, connectivity…
Ford Dagenham to produce advanced technology diesel engines
Ford announced today that Ford Dagenham Engine Plant to the east of London will manufacture the latest advanced technology diesel engines for the next generation…
90% of motorists want speed cameras to check for vehicle tax, insurance and MOT
The UK’s largest independent road safety charity is urging the police to take notice of UK motorists who are calling for them to better utilise…
Enterprise supports UK’s first mobility credits initiative in Coventry
Enterprise, the world’s largest car hire company, is supporting the UK’s first mobility credits trial being held in Coventry, where car owners are surrendering their…
Europcar Mobility Group launches new range of subscriptions for companies
In the current volatile business environment that companies of all sizes are facing, having the ability to manage both peaks of activity and decreases in…
Managing Director Peter Cakebread of Marshall Leasing retires
After 30 successful years leading the Marshall Leasing business, Peter Cakebread, Managing Director of Marshall Leasing, will be retiring from the business on April 30th…
GDPR: Licence Check urges fleets to renew licence permissions
As GDPR approaches its third anniversary this May, driver and risk management specialist Licence Check is warning fleet operators that many drivers will need re-mandating…
Tican Chilled switches to diesel-free refrigeration
Meat wholesaler Tican Chilled is using hydraulic-drive TRUs on two CNG-powered Scania 18 tonners, in a bid to apply long-term sustainable solutions to their national…
Over half of fleet drivers have experienced decline in mental health
Alphabet (GB) today launches its Driver MOT Guide; a mental health resource to help fleet managers prioritise and check their drivers’ wellbeing, as well as…
Thieves making £200 a time stealing car charging cables
With the UK set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the future of the motor trade industry really is…
Centrica introduces ‘virtual fuel card’ for electric fleet charging
Centrica has launched a new Fleet Charging Management System that answers the question of what happens when drivers need to charge their commercial vehicles while…
How does big data contribute to improving road safety?
Whenever we drive a connected car, dozens of gigabytes of data are generated anonymisedly and collected by its numerous sensors and electronic components, such as…
Britain’s best breakdown providers revealed
Britain’s best breakdown recovery providers have been revealed, with LV Britannia Rescue rated best overall, according to exclusive research by the country’s leading consumer champion…