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Ukraine war to blame for record high diesel price
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Rental car companies prioritising retail over fleet business, says AFP
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Most fleets ‘not affected’ by semiconductor shortage
Most fleets ‘not affected’ by semiconductor shortage
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Company car access expected to grow and fleets to increase, according to survey
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Ukraine war to blame for record high diesel price
Ukraine war to blame for record high diesel price
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Cost of EVs will hold back adoption, say fleets
Cost of EVs will hold back adoption, say fleets
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Drivers can watch TV in self-driving cars, according to Highway Code
Drivers can watch TV in self-driving cars, according to Highway Code
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Cars and vans being held onto for longer by fleets
Cars and vans being held onto for longer by fleets
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EV’s three times more expensive to repair than petrol or diesel cars
EV’s three times more expensive to repair than petrol or diesel cars
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National road pricing scheme needs ‘joined-up approach’
National road pricing scheme needs ‘joined-up approach’
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£3 per litre for diesel ‘not unrealistic’, warn analysts
£3 per litre for diesel ‘not unrealistic’, warn analysts
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Raw material shortages cause new fleet registrations to fall by 30%
Raw material shortages cause new fleet registrations to fall by 30%
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Spring Statement draws mixed reaction from fleet industry
Spring Statement draws mixed reaction from fleet industry
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Fleets could be using a portable EV charger by 2023
Fleets could be using a portable EV charger by 2023
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TFL to introduce lower speed limits in London
TFL to introduce lower speed limits in London
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Not so Smart? Hard shoulder avoided by most drivers, says new survey
Not so Smart? Hard shoulder avoided by most drivers, says new survey
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AA urge VAT cut for EV drivers without off-street parking
AA urge VAT cut for EV drivers without off-street parking
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AFP appoints Field Dynamics as data partner for EV kerbside charging map
AFP appoints Field Dynamics as data partner for EV kerbside charging map
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Feb 18, 2022
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Legal protection proposed for autonomous vehicle users
Legal protection proposed for autonomous vehicle users
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Feb 11, 2022
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Big changes for EV charging discount grants in April
Big changes for EV charging discount grants in April
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RAC warns fuel prices could rise very soon
RAC warns fuel prices could rise very soon
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Cost of EV charging goes up at Gridserve
Cost of EV charging goes up at Gridserve
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Jan 7, 2022
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Fleet drivers urged to wear gloves at pumps to stem Covid spread
Fleet drivers urged to wear gloves at pumps to stem Covid spread
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Fleets need better EV charge point availability in rural areas
Fleets need better EV charge point availability in rural areas
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Jan 7, 2022
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Hands-free calls still permitted at the wheel under new mobile phone laws
Hands-free calls still permitted at the wheel under new mobile phone laws
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Dec 23, 2021
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New data to be used to help local councils combat potholes
New data to be used to help local councils combat potholes
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Fleets seeking ways to manage electric vehicle payment solutions
Fleets seeking ways to manage electric vehicle payment solutions
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Dec 8, 2021
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Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities
Drivers failing to meet their eye test responsibilities
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Dec 2, 2021
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AFP to publish new kerbside electric vehicle charging map
AFP to publish new kerbside electric vehicle charging map
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Nov 22, 2021
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Claims for vehicle repairs now outweigh personal injury claims
Claims for vehicle repairs now outweigh personal injury claims
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Nov 17, 2021
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Electric vehicles driving changes in national road pricing scheme
Electric vehicles driving changes in national road pricing scheme
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Nov 5, 2021
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The number of rapid chargers at supermarkets ‘double’ according to new data
The number of rapid chargers at supermarkets ‘double’ according to new data
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Nov 2, 2021
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New data from SMMT show the changing future of fleet and business registrations
New data from SMMT show the changing future of fleet and business registrations
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Oct 25, 2021
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Europcar makes strides towards its goal to become fully connected by 2023
Europcar makes strides towards its goal to become fully connected by 2023
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Oct 14, 2021
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Europcar reports that 70% of fleet operations are influenced by sustainability a
Europcar reports that 70% of fleet operations are influenced by sustainability a
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Oct 11, 2021
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New SmartWater marker helps halve thefts of catalytic converters
New SmartWater marker helps halve thefts of catalytic converters
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Oct 5, 2021
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Birmingham's plans to divert traffic from the city via the ring road
Birmingham's plans to divert traffic from the city via the ring road
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Sep 30, 2021
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Government proposals “ridiculous and bonkers”, say fleets
Government proposals “ridiculous and bonkers”, say fleets
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Sep 13, 2021
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Charge points to be ‘switched off’ to protect grid
Charge points to be ‘switched off’ to protect grid
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Sep 7, 2021
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Support for Greater Manchester fleets with clean air zone
Support for Greater Manchester fleets with clean air zone
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Chip shortage results in worst car production performance since 1956
Chip shortage results in worst car production performance since 1956
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Aug 27, 2021
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Research finds quality of road surfaces top priority for car and van drivers
Research finds quality of road surfaces top priority for car and van drivers
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Aug 20, 2021
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Regional disparity remains despite increase in charge point availability
Regional disparity remains despite increase in charge point availability
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Aug 13, 2021
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NatWest to install 600 EV chargers at its UK offices
NatWest to install 600 EV chargers at its UK offices
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Aug 9, 2021
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New technology from TfL to detect incidents on London roads
New technology from TfL to detect incidents on London roads
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Aug 3, 2021
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New version of The Highway Code to be published
New version of The Highway Code to be published
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Jul 30, 2021
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Number of people paying company car tax has fallen substantially
Number of people paying company car tax has fallen substantially
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Jul 27, 2021
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Tfl launch new smart cameras for enforcing traffic rules
Tfl launch new smart cameras for enforcing traffic rules
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Police catch drivers breaking the law in unmarked HGV
Police catch drivers breaking the law in unmarked HGV
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Jul 15, 2021
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55% reduction in car CO2 emissions by 2030 says EU
55% reduction in car CO2 emissions by 2030 says EU
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Jul 2, 2021
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Renault Group to launch 10 new battery electric vehicles by 2025
Renault Group to launch 10 new battery electric vehicles by 2025
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Jun 30, 2021
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A call for an earlier ban on ICE cars and vans for fleets
A call for an earlier ban on ICE cars and vans for fleets
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Jun 25, 2021
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Semiconductor shortage cuts UK car production in half
Semiconductor shortage cuts UK car production in half
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Jun 17, 2021
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New research reveals a worrying trend in tired driving
New research reveals a worrying trend in tired driving
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Jun 10, 2021
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Jun 10, 2021
Vehicle theft costing fleets over £12,000 a year
Vehicle theft costing fleets over £12,000 a year
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Jun 4, 2021
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Jun 4, 2021
Delays on Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries over eCall glitch
Delays on Ford Mustang Mach-E deliveries over eCall glitch
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May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021
HMRC clarifies VAT for charging electric vehicles
HMRC clarifies VAT for charging electric vehicles
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May 24, 2021
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May 24, 2021
New fleet for meals on wheels firm from Kia
New fleet for meals on wheels firm from Kia
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May 17, 2021
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May 17, 2021
‘Most common cause’ of breakdown revealed
‘Most common cause’ of breakdown revealed
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May 14, 2021
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May 14, 2021
'No notice’ to be given on future plug-in grant cuts Government warns
'No notice’ to be given on future plug-in grant cuts Government warns
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May 11, 2021
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May 11, 2021
Alternative fuel vehicles made more readily available to public sector
Alternative fuel vehicles made more readily available to public sector
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May 6, 2021
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May 6, 2021
Carmakers want push back on petrol and diesel vehicle ban
Carmakers want push back on petrol and diesel vehicle ban
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May 3, 2021
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May 3, 2021
Clean air zones named one of fleet's biggest challenges
Clean air zones named one of fleet's biggest challenges
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Apr 30, 2021
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A warning for fleets as a global semiconductor shortage increases lead times
A warning for fleets as a global semiconductor shortage increases lead times
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Apr 27, 2021
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Apr 27, 2021
One in five vehicles yet to be retested after MOT extension
One in five vehicles yet to be retested after MOT extension
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Apr 22, 2021
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Apr 22, 2021
Pothole-related breakdowns on the rise
Pothole-related breakdowns on the rise
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Apr 19, 2021
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Apr 19, 2021
AI system claims to prevent over 90% of crashes
AI system claims to prevent over 90% of crashes
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Apr 14, 2021
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Apr 14, 2021
GEM Motoring Assist calling for new ways of assessing driver fitness
GEM Motoring Assist calling for new ways of assessing driver fitness
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Apr 9, 2021
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Apr 9, 2021
RAC warn coming weeks "critical" for fuel pump predictions
RAC warn coming weeks "critical" for fuel pump predictions
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Apr 6, 2021
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Apr 6, 2021
SMMT reports fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March
SMMT reports fleet and business new car registrations up 28% in March
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Apr 1, 2021
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Kwik Fit research shows extent of pothole damage
Kwik Fit research shows extent of pothole damage
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Mar 30, 2021
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Mar 30, 2021
BVRLA to work with research and data providers for fleet insight
BVRLA to work with research and data providers for fleet insight
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Mar 26, 2021
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Mar 26, 2021
Dramatic rise in cars missing MOT test exipiry by more than three weeks
Dramatic rise in cars missing MOT test exipiry by more than three weeks
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Mar 24, 2021
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Mar 24, 2021
Rapid chargers ‘key’ to electric vehicle switch study finds
Rapid chargers ‘key’ to electric vehicle switch study finds
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Mar 18, 2021
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Mar 18, 2021
Uber to pay minimum wage, pension, and holiday pay
Uber to pay minimum wage, pension, and holiday pay
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Mar 15, 2021
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Mar 15, 2021
London borough unveils new electric fleet
London borough unveils new electric fleet
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Mar 9, 2021
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Mar 9, 2021
Coronavirus: Long-term impact on fleet policies, procedures and practices
Coronavirus: Long-term impact on fleet policies, procedures and practices
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Mar 5, 2021
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Mar 5, 2021
Study reveals 'shift in attitude' away from public transport
Study reveals 'shift in attitude' away from public transport
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Mar 1, 2021
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Mar 1, 2021
Government urged to review the way that drug driving is tackled
Government urged to review the way that drug driving is tackled
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Feb 23, 2021
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Feb 23, 2021
Drivers in London targeted in new anti-idling campaign
Drivers in London targeted in new anti-idling campaign
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Feb 19, 2021
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Feb 19, 2021
EVs expected to outnumber diesel cars on UK roads by 2030
EVs expected to outnumber diesel cars on UK roads by 2030
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Feb 16, 2021
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Feb 16, 2021
Report reveals keyless theft at 'all time high'
Report reveals keyless theft at 'all time high'
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Feb 12, 2021
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Feb 12, 2021
DfT allocated £500 million to local authorities
DfT allocated £500 million to local authorities
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Feb 10, 2021
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Feb 10, 2021
Used car market at lowest level since 2012
Used car market at lowest level since 2012
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Feb 5, 2021
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Feb 5, 2021
RAC says dashcam evidence is a ‘game changer’
RAC says dashcam evidence is a ‘game changer’
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Feb 3, 2021
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Feb 3, 2021
Post-Brexit driving licences and number plates issued
Post-Brexit driving licences and number plates issued
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Feb 1, 2021
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Feb 1, 2021
Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions
Vehicles fail MOT in record numbers due to emissions
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Jan 28, 2021
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Jan 28, 2021
74% of fleets say 2030 petrol and diesel ban is too soon
74% of fleets say 2030 petrol and diesel ban is too soon
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Jan 22, 2021
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Jan 22, 2021
50% of fleets pay early termination fees on vehicles due to Covid-19
50% of fleets pay early termination fees on vehicles due to Covid-19
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Jan 20, 2021
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Jan 20, 2021
Rear-end collisions fall by 27% in 2020
Rear-end collisions fall by 27% in 2020
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Jan 15, 2021
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Jan 15, 2021
Volvo to test electric vehicle-only geofencing and speed-limiters.
Volvo to test electric vehicle-only geofencing and speed-limiters.
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Jan 12, 2021
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Jan 12, 2021
New technology provides EV drivers with the most optimal route to a destination
New technology provides EV drivers with the most optimal route to a destination
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Jan 7, 2021
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Jan 7, 2021
Fleets leading the way as electric vehicle sales double year-on-year
Fleets leading the way as electric vehicle sales double year-on-year
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Jan 6, 2021
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Jan 6, 2021
MOT test centres to remain open during latest lockdown
MOT test centres to remain open during latest lockdown
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Dec 29, 2020
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Dec 29, 2020
New ‘time of use’ tariff will provide lower cost rates for EV charging.
New ‘time of use’ tariff will provide lower cost rates for EV charging.
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Dec 14, 2020
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Dec 14, 2020
One in three road fatalities occur in driving-for-work collisions
One in three road fatalities occur in driving-for-work collisions
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Dec 9, 2020
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Dec 9, 2020
Michelin warns inappropriate tyres can affect fleet running costs.
Michelin warns inappropriate tyres can affect fleet running costs.
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Dec 4, 2020
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Dec 4, 2020
Roadworks cleared to aid Covid Christmas travel plans
Roadworks cleared to aid Covid Christmas travel plans
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Dec 2, 2020
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Dec 2, 2020
Drivers' mental health could be improved with engagement
Drivers' mental health could be improved with engagement
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Nov 30, 2020
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Nov 30, 2020
EV Recalls blamed on production process problems
EV Recalls blamed on production process problems
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