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…
The government is being urged by fleet decision-makers to announce its long-term plans for company car tax beyond 2024/5… The Need For Company Car Tax Clarity Fleet decision-makers are urging the government to provide long-term clarity concerning company car tax;…
A recent survey has revealed that four in ten British drivers would rather their next car purchase be zero-emission… Rising Demand for Zero-Emission Cars The latest EY Mobility Consumer Index (MCI) survey, which included 1,000 British respondents, has revealed a…
New research has revealed that three-in-ten British motorists are adding 16 miles to their journeys in order to avoid the hassle of narrow roads… Avoiding Narrow Roads New research, conducted by the RAC, has shed light on the literal lengths…
Warnings are being issued to fleet decision-makers that the global semiconductor shortage will outlast the coronavirus pandemic… Semiconductor Woes To Outlast Covid The global semiconductor shortage may have been caused by the coronavirus pandemic, but it won’t be going away…