The ongoing semiconductor shortage has led to the worst car production figures in the UK since 1956, new data has revealed… Shortages Cause Production Figures to Collapse The output of the UK’s car industry declined by a staggering 37.6% in…
New research suggests that a significant number of fleet managers and decision-makers don’t properly understand electric vehicles (EVs)… Fleet Managers Lack Knowledge of EVs Research, conducted by LeasePlan UK, has revealed that a significant number of fleet managers lack a…
Doctors have voiced their concerns over the possibility of rushing driving licence medical tests, especially in light of the HGV driver shortage… Rushed Driving Licence Medicals The British Medical Association (BMA) has expressed concerns that driving licence medical tests may…
Fleet managers and decision-makers within SMEs are struggling to contend with an increasing amount of data, according to new research… SME Fleets Struggling With Data New research, conducted by Vimcar, suggests that SME fleets are struggling to deal with an…
Shortages in semiconductors and raw materials threaten both the price and supply of new vehicles, according to new research… Raw Material Shortages New research, conducted by Grant Thornton and Cox Automotive, suggests that ongoing shortages in raw materials and semiconductors…
Fleet decision-makers are being urged to be ‘vigiliant’ when managing their fleet’s drug and alcohol impairment issues… Drug and Alcohol Impairment The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has urged fleet decision-makers to be ‘vigilant’ when managing the likes of drug…
The fleet industry is being advised to prepare their drivers for speed limiters, as vehicles will be fitted with them from next year… Prepare for Speed Limiters The European Commission has agreed to ensure that all new vehicles are fitted…
A massive rise in demand for MOTs and servicing could see fleets facing significant vehicle downtime, according to ATS Euromaster… Vehicle Downtime Risk Increasing demand for both MOT tests and servicing could see fleets facing significant vehicle downtime; assuming they…
A new survey, conducted by the Department for Transport (DfT), has revealed how the coronavirus pandemic has affected business travel in the UK… Business Travel and the Pandemic A new survey, conducted by the DfT, has shed light on how…
A new report has suggested that grey fleet issues and complications continue to worsen, putting businesses and drivers at risk… Grey Fleet Woes New research, conducted by telematics company TrakM8, has suggested that grey fleet issues are putting businesses at…