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Will the government’s new budget commit to repairing Britain’s roads?
Next week the government will produce its first budget since winning the keys to Number 10. Given the extensive damage caused to Britain’s roads following a succession of…
International Women’s Day reminds Jacki of fleet journey
It wasn’t so long ago that Agility Fleet Operations Director Jacki Stevenson was being encouraged to wear short skirts to work in a former job,…
No Geneva, no Worries – major motor brands go virtual
The last minute cancellation of the Geneva International Motor Show forced the major car manufacturers to think on their feet and act imaginatively. Brands such…
Brake’s Global Fleet Champions campaign to put road safety first when driving for business
Brake’s Global Fleet Champions campaign, in collaboration with a range of agencies around the globe, has co-launched an international report* calling on governments and the…
Scania’s L-series now paired with 7-litre engine
Scania’s low-entry L-series has all the capabilities that are required of a truck designed for urban areas. With the Scania DC07 engine added to the…
DriveTech supports new 50 by 30 global road death reduction declaration
The DriveTech team wholeheartedly supports the new Stockholm Declaration on Road Safety* with its ambition to dramatically reduce road deaths globally between now and 2030.…
Shackleford transport firm celebrates a golden age of business
A local family-run transport company has marked its fiftieth anniversary by investing in eleven new vehicles as it continues to expand its operation. Shackleford-based Frederick…
Zenith sees EV orders leap 300% as BiK tax initiatives take effect
Zenith sees EV orders leap 300% as BiK tax initiatives take effect. Zenith has seen orders of electric vehicles (EVs) leap over 300% in salary…
Electric vehicle charge points at supermarkets double in two years
The number of electric vehicle (EV) charge points at supermarkets has doubled in the last two years, according to data analysed by Zap-Map and the…
GEM offers tips for staying legal on London’s expanded network 20mph speed limit
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is reminding drivers and riders that a blanket 20mph speed limit comes into force on Monday 2…
Plug and Play Partners with MIRA Technology Park to Create the UK’s first Mobility Innovation Hub
Plug and Play, a pioneering US innovation platform for startups, has today announced it will be partnering with MIRA Technology Park, Europe’s leading automotive R&D…
Nexus Vehicle Rental: Driving business for 20 years
Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech-driven business mobility provider, is today celebrating its twentieth anniversary. Since launching at the turn of the millennium, Nexus…
Mock trial highlights importance of fleet safety
Businesses in Wirral have participated in a mock trial, gaining an understanding of the potential consequences they face if one of their drivers is involved…
Fleet drivers can be better prepared for risks associated with ADAS
Perhaps the single largest topic for discussion in the automotive industry is automation. Whether we are to believe Elon Musk’s promises of self-driving Teslas within…
Shortage of skills threatens road safety – and the future of bodyshops
A recent article in FleetPoint* referenced comments from Graham O’Neill, the CEO of ACIS, on how bodyshops are evolving to meet the growing number of…
Andover Trailers drawbar combination offers solution for Farol
Agricultural plant specialist Farol has continued its long-standing relationship with Andover Trailers, taking delivery of a new ultra-versatile drawbar combination to help move a variety…