According to the IMI, the rate at which automotive technicians are becoming ‘EV-ready’ remains insufficient in dealing with the nation’s skills gap… Not Enough EV Technicians The number of automotive technicians prepared for electric vehicles has risen by 4.5% year-on-year.…
New research suggests that an increasing number of fleets regard cutting their emissions as more important than reducing costs… Cutting Emissions Research conducted by Bridgestone and Webfleet Solutions suggests that British fleets are increasingly prioritising sustainability and reducing their emissions;…
Fleets have a responsibility to keep their fleet drivers safe. Here’s five ways businesses can foster a culture of safety… Identify Risky Behaviours It’s crucial that businesses identify risky behaviours amongst their drivers early. Anything from using a mobile phone…
A new study has found that four in ten British fleets believe that they’ll transition to EVs over the next two years… Fleets Preparing for EV Switch New research, conducted by BP, suggests that four in ten fleet managers (43%)…
The number of commercial vehicles being manufactured in the UK has now exceeded pre-pandemic levels, according to new figures… Commercial Vehicle Production Improves Whilst the UK’s car industry is beset by all manner of crises, commercial vehicle production is rapidly…
Noise cameras are due to be trialled in the UK, with their ability to target ‘rowdy drivers’ being put to the test… Trialing Noise Cameras So-called ‘noise cameras’ will soon be trialed in the UK, targeting particularly noisy motorists. The…
Proposals to change the frequency of the MOT test, to help ease the cost of living, have been met with criticism… MOT Changes Criticised It’s been reported that Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, has proposed cutting the frequency of the…
New research suggests that breakdown costs are, on average, nearly three times higher for electric vehicles… Breakdown Costs Higher for EVs Conducted by Total Motion, the research involved an analysis of over 2,500 EVs over four-and-a-half years. On average, it…
The electrification of the UK’s car industry has reached a new milestone, with one in five car sales now being battery electric… Rising Battery Electric Sales According to new data, compiled by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT),…
If you’ve got a Ford Transit, you may want to keep an eye on it. It was the most stolen van in the UK throughout 2021… Ford Transit Most Stolen Van The Ford Transit was the most stolen van in…