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From zero (emissions) to hero as Nissan scoops top award
LEAF helps secure Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Manufacturer of the Year win
Mileage analysis reveals major differential for fleets
Journey recording proves to save big Analysing 500,000+ miles for major savings The Fuel Card Group has recently concluded its largest survey of the customer…
Newcastle Hospitals rev up 600th salary sacrifice car
Salary sacrifice is a tempting proposition for NHS staff in Newcastle
Managers getting better at ‘listening’ to fleet data
One of the biggest areas where fleet managers are improving and refining is in driver management Managers getting better at ‘listening’ to fleet data, says…
Early hour collisions have biggest impact among drivers
“Technology is giving us greater insights into the causes of collisions” Average collision speeds increase by 53% between 8pm and 2am Drivers using the roads…
Tougher stance on Corporate Manslaughter recommended
£20m fine level is proposed for firms who have an annual turnover of more than £50m The Sentencing Council have drafted updated guidelines to assist…
Mercedes-Benz Actros sets a new mpg standard
“At 9.14 mpg it’s set a new standard for economy.”
Web proves critical for companies choosing their next fleet
42% used a manufacturer website Just 6% of respondents consult traditional manufacturer brochures first Manufacturer websites have become the number one source for information when…
Minibus fund available to rural charities
Drivers that test positive for drug use will be taken to hospital for a blood test Hundreds of community transport organisations are being invited to…
Telematics feedback has more impact on female drivers
80% of women drivers showed a change in their driving behaviour Research suggests that young females are better at responding to telematics feedback than their…
£15bn Road Investment Strategy gets green light
Scenes like this have become common on the road Biggest upgrade to roads in a generation Following on from the Prime Minister announcing a £15bn…
Drug Driving: Could a change in the law affect your fleet business?
Drivers that test positive for drug use will be taken to hospital for a blood test In the latest article from Aaron & Partners, the…
HGV changes to deliver fairer deal for hauliers
10mph increase for all lorries Rules governing HGVs to be modernised across England and Wales The government plans to raise the national speed limit from…
Innovative steering wheel concept lands graduate top award
Nicole Agba with her award Nicole Agba, has been announced winner of the Autocar-Courland Next Generation Award for her innovative biometric steering wheel concept Conceived…
Fuel Duty cut will be good for the economy say FTA
The current rate of fuel duty costs industry around £6.74 billion a year The current rate of fuel duty costs industry around £6.74 billion a…
Iveco introduces high-spec ‘Platinum’ edition of New Daily van
Designed to appeal to owner-drivers