The Department for Transport (DfT) is considering allowing longer, 48-tonne trucks to use British roads from as early as next year… Larger Trucks On UK Roads From as early as next year you may spot longer, 48-tonne HGVs on the…
New research suggests that drivers are putting their safety at risk by being overly-reliant on what are, essentially, faulty systems… Drivers ‘Risking Their Safety’ According to new research, conducted by Autoglass, four out of five drivers believe that their vehicle…
Registrations for BEVs and hybrids have reached a record market share in Europe, according to the latest industry sales figures… New Record for EV Registrations Data compiled in some 26 European markets have revealed the rising popularity of BEV and…
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…