A significant majority of British fleets want faster charging infrastructure in order to reduce vehicle downtime… Faster Charging, Less Downtime Over three-quarters of large fleet decision-makers (73%) want faster charging technology for electric vehicles. Ultimately, they want it to be…
A new report suggests that the UK’s car industry could be facing a 160,000-strong worker shortfall over the next decade… A Major Worker Shortfall A new report, produced by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), suggests that the UK’s…
New research has revealed that a growing number of fleets are becoming aware of the cost benefits of electric vehicles… Cost Benefits of EVs Research conducted by the Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer suggests that fleets are becoming increasingly aware of…
Drug driving is becoming an increasingly common phenomenon for fleets following the coronavirus pandemic… Drug Driving on the Rise The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has warned fleets that drug driving is on the rise post-pandemic; posing serious duty of…
New research suggests that nearly half of the nation’s fleets are failing to prepare for a net zero future… Fleets Falling Behind On Net Zero New research, conducted by Bridgestone Mobility Solutions, suggests that nearly half of British fleets aren’t…
Rising costs, lengthier lead times and reduced MOT slots could all lead to a ‘perfect SMR storm’ for the nation’s fleets… An SMR Storm? Increasingly lengthy lead times for vehicles, rising labour rates and challenges in booking MOT slots could…
The RAC has stated that the nation’s largest supermarkets are ‘unwilling’ to lower their fuel prices to a more reasonable level… ‘Unwilling’ Supermarkets The conventional wisdom, that supermarkets offer better fuel prices, is now being challenged. The RAC, in a…
New research, conducted by road safety charity IAMRoadSmart, has found that millions of motorists are worried about driving… Motorists Stressed About Driving IAMRoadSmart surveyed 1,004 motorists concerning the types of roads that cause them to worry the most. Overall, some…
New research has revealed that tens of thousands of breakdowns last year were caused by faults with tyres… Tyre Breakdowns Revealed New research has revealed that 41,500 of the breakdowns that took place in 2021 were tyre-related. For perspective, that’s…
All businesses have an obligation to reduce their emissions, and fleets shouldn’t be overlooked. Here’s how they can reduce their environmental impact… Choose the Right Vehicles The environmental impact of vehicles can vary massively. This means it’s crucial that, at…