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Tailgating is driver's 'biggest fear' report finds

Tailgating is driver's 'biggest fear' report finds

Commercial vehicles targeted by Bath's clean air zone

Commercial vehicles targeted by Bath's clean air zone

Grey fleet vehicles could raise compliance risks says Licence Check

Grey fleet vehicles could raise compliance risks says Licence Check

Smart motorway increases mean potential compliance risks for fleets

Smart motorway increases mean potential compliance risks for fleets

MP jailed for speeding sparks warnings for fleet drivers

MP jailed for speeding sparks warnings for fleet drivers

Top companies aim for 2m electric vehicles globally by 2030

Top companies aim for 2m electric vehicles globally by 2030

Young drivers admit to driving while tired

Young drivers admit to driving while tired

New record levels for average used car prices

New record levels for average used car prices

Avoid hefty fines by cleaning your number plate before every journey

Avoid hefty fines by cleaning your number plate before every journey

UK Firms not ready for clean air zones study finds

UK Firms not ready for clean air zones study finds

SMMT reveal fleet sales down 7.3%

SMMT reveal fleet sales down 7.3%

BSI Publish new guidance on cyber security for self-driving vehicles

BSI Publish new guidance on cyber security for self-driving vehicles

Fleet Evolution warn fleet policies 'need to change' to combat global warming

Fleet Evolution warn fleet policies 'need to change' to combat global warming

Tesco & Volkswagen to install thousands of EV charging points

Tesco & Volkswagen to install thousands of EV charging points

Motorway petrol prices drop as diesel reaches an all-time high

Motorway petrol prices drop as diesel reaches an all-time high

Survey reveals 30% of UK motorists don't see benefits of telematics

Survey reveals 30% of UK motorists don't see benefits of telematics

One in 10 business drivers admit to driving under the influence

One in 10 business drivers admit to driving under the influence

13% of UK drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel in AA poll

13% of UK drivers admit falling asleep at the wheel in AA poll

UK air pollution worse than estimated in some towns and cities

UK air pollution worse than estimated in some towns and cities

Leasing and rental industries ahead on clean air compliance

Leasing and rental industries ahead on clean air compliance

More 'red tape' for fleets predicted in no-deal Brexit scenario

More 'red tape' for fleets predicted in no-deal Brexit scenario

Impact of WLTP reported across industry

Impact of WLTP reported across industry

Company car tax increase impeding ULEV uptake

Company car tax increase impeding ULEV uptake

Keyless car entry correlates with rising vehicle theft

Keyless car entry correlates with rising vehicle theft

One third of fleets unprepared for Clean Air Zones

One third of fleets unprepared for Clean Air Zones

Petrol and diesel price increases through most of 2018

Petrol and diesel price increases through most of 2018

'No deal' Brexit threatens to increase vehicle costs

'No deal' Brexit threatens to increase vehicle costs

AFCO calls for clarity on company car taxation

AFCO calls for clarity on company car taxation

BVRLA extends membership to end-user fleets

BVRLA extends membership to end-user fleets

Government ULEV targets branded 'unrealistic'

Government ULEV targets branded 'unrealistic'

Late changes to salary sacrifice may increase car costs

Late changes to salary sacrifice may increase car costs

Motorists regularly sold illegal and unsafe tyres

Motorists regularly sold illegal and unsafe tyres

UK fleets reach highest hybrid adoption rate in Europe

UK fleets reach highest hybrid adoption rate in Europe

Advisory fuel rates for electric cars to be published by HMRC

Advisory fuel rates for electric cars to be published by HMRC

NEDC and WLTP emissions discrepancy wider than expected

NEDC and WLTP emissions discrepancy wider than expected

Council parking profits set to reach £886m in 2018

Council parking profits set to reach £886m in 2018

Cost of company car tax increased revealed in HMRC data

Cost of company car tax increased revealed in HMRC data

ADLV recommends fleets increase online licence checks

ADLV recommends fleets increase online licence checks

V5C changes could increase vehicle fraud, says Cap HPI

V5C changes could increase vehicle fraud, says Cap HPI

Small businesses unaware of air quality plans, survey shows

Small businesses unaware of air quality plans, survey shows

Government unveils Road to Zero Strategy

Government unveils Road to Zero Strategy

Survey shows British people uninformed about electric vehicles

Survey shows British people uninformed about electric vehicles

Third of motorists want tougher deterrents for mobile phone use while driving

Third of motorists want tougher deterrents for mobile phone use while driving

High demand causes used car models to appreciate in value

High demand causes used car models to appreciate in value

All new diesel cars fail EU emissions standards in real world driving study

All new diesel cars fail EU emissions standards in real world driving study

London ULEZ expands to north and south circular from 2021

London ULEZ expands to north and south circular from 2021

Car and van emissions cost £6 billion to society yearly

Car and van emissions cost £6 billion to society yearly

SMEs show support for clean air zones

SMEs show support for clean air zones

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars in Q1 2018

Strong demand for used electric and hybrid cars in Q1 2018

Anti-congestion measures in London may impact business

Anti-congestion measures in London may impact business

Record level or parking tickets issued on private land

Record level or parking tickets issued on private land

Supermarket fuel price rises steadily since March

Supermarket fuel price rises steadily since March

Limited time to update licence checking consents

Limited time to update licence checking consents

Stability of used diesel vehicle sales predicted in 2018

Stability of used diesel vehicle sales predicted in 2018

Highways England: regular tyre checks by drivers could save lives

Highways England: regular tyre checks by drivers could save lives

Petition calling for plug-in car mileage rates launched by ACFO

Petition calling for plug-in car mileage rates launched by ACFO

Investment in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles growing

Investment in hydrogen-fuelled vehicles growing

Government's electric fleet ambitions challenged by MPs

Government's electric fleet ambitions challenged by MPs

BVRLA report addresses terrorism's effect on vehicle rental sector

BVRLA report addresses terrorism's effect on vehicle rental sector

UK Autodrive autonomous cars detect parking spaces for drivers

UK Autodrive autonomous cars detect parking spaces for drivers

Consultation reveals uses for available clean air funding

Consultation reveals uses for available clean air funding

Driving laws to be revised for self-driving vehicles

Driving laws to be revised for self-driving vehicles

BVRLA to clarify fairness of wear and tear charges

BVRLA to clarify fairness of wear and tear charges

ICFM Conference 2018: fleet decision-makers must adapt

ICFM Conference 2018: fleet decision-makers must adapt

MOT rule changes in effect from May

MOT rule changes in effect from May

Fleets predict costs to increase after Brexit

Fleets predict costs to increase after Brexit

Fleets urged to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as standard

Fleets urged to fit Advanced Driver Assistance Systems as standard

France beats UK on EV infrastructure in Electric Car Index

France beats UK on EV infrastructure in Electric Car Index

Pothole related breakdowns continuing to rise

Pothole related breakdowns continuing to rise

UK true fleet decline in 2017 caused by Brexit and taxes, says Dataforce

UK true fleet decline in 2017 caused by Brexit and taxes, says Dataforce

BVRLA launches plan to address leasing and rental sector challenges

BVRLA launches plan to address leasing and rental sector challenges

Fleet manufacturer websites failing company car drivers, research suggests

Fleet manufacturer websites failing company car drivers, research suggests

More work needed to make UK an autonomous vehicles leader

More work needed to make UK an autonomous vehicles leader

Majority of larger businesses consider phasing out diesel

Majority of larger businesses consider phasing out diesel

BVRLA responds to air quality consultation

BVRLA responds to air quality consultation

RAC warns of pump price rises

RAC warns of pump price rises

Parking industry ‘code of practice’ supported by motorists

Parking industry ‘code of practice’ supported by motorists

One third of drivers admit to lane hogging in UK survey

One third of drivers admit to lane hogging in UK survey

Leading mobility revolution one of four ‘great challenges’ for UK

Leading mobility revolution one of four ‘great challenges’ for UK

Congestion Cost to UK Businesses Reaches Estimated £1bn

Congestion Cost to UK Businesses Reaches Estimated £1bn

Fleets urged to contest parking charges as council profits reach £819m

Fleets urged to contest parking charges as council profits reach £819m

2017 sees fall in diesel new car and fleet registrations

2017 sees fall in diesel new car and fleet registrations

BVRLA: Brexit is the key challenge of 2018

BVRLA: Brexit is the key challenge of 2018

Switching decade-old diesel vehicles could save 173m gallons of fuel consumption

Switching decade-old diesel vehicles could save 173m gallons of fuel consumption

Filling car with petrol

Newly-qualified drivers anxious about other road users

Newly-qualified drivers anxious about other road users

Learner driver

Drivers rate social media addicts as biggest road safety risk

Drivers rate social media addicts as biggest road safety risk

Clean air zone in Leeds city centre could increase fleet costs

Clean air zone in Leeds city centre could increase fleet costs

DVSA consults ATF operators on test slot processes

DVSA consults ATF operators on test slot processes

Festive roadworks embargo planned by Highways England

Festive roadworks embargo planned by Highways England

Employers concerned staff still using smartphones at the wheel

Employers concerned staff still using smartphones at the wheel

Using smartphone at the wheel

Average excess mileage charges on cars down among fleet operators

Average excess mileage charges on cars down among fleet operators

Fleet decision-makers should not 'underestimate' GDPR

Fleet decision-makers should not 'underestimate' GDPR

Ultra-Low Emission Zone to begin in London from April 2019

Ultra-Low Emission Zone to begin in London from April 2019

Traffic in London with telephone box

UK road surfaces worsening according to RAC figures

UK road surfaces worsening according to RAC figures

Road deaths reach four-year peak, prompting calls for investigation branch

Road deaths reach four-year peak, prompting calls for investigation branch

Debate surrounds proposed council powers to combat congestion

Debate surrounds proposed council powers to combat congestion

Connected and autonomous vehicle hub 'Meridian' launched

Connected and autonomous vehicle hub 'Meridian' launched

Dataforce reports true fleet market shrinkage for fifth successive month

Dataforce reports true fleet market shrinkage for fifth successive month

Clarity over company cars and salary sacrifice provided to fleets

Clarity over company cars and salary sacrifice provided to fleets

£2m in parking penalties for company car and van drivers during 2017

£2m in parking penalties for company car and van drivers during 2017

Vehicle emissions cut by 70% with new hydrogen additive technology

Vehicle emissions cut by 70% with new hydrogen additive technology

Electric vehicle drivers in London warned of 'charge rage'

Electric vehicle drivers in London warned of 'charge rage'

Electric vehicle charging

One quarter of businesses fail to conduct regular vehicle safety checks

One quarter of businesses fail to conduct regular vehicle safety checks

Fleet bodies demand HMRC tax announcement regarding WLTP

Fleet bodies demand HMRC tax announcement regarding WLTP

Fleets require more time to comply with new clean air proposals

Fleets require more time to comply with new clean air proposals

Mandated charge points will encourage drivers to adopt EVs

Mandated charge points will encourage drivers to adopt EVs

Arval: fleet growth predictions reach five-year peak

Arval: fleet growth predictions reach five-year peak

Distinction between 'assisted' & 'automated' vehicles causes concern to insurers

Distinction between 'assisted' & 'automated' vehicles causes concern to insurers

Vehicle rental industry sees significant growth online

Vehicle rental industry sees significant growth online

Europcar investigation puts pro-forma invoicing in spotlight

Europcar investigation puts pro-forma invoicing in spotlight

Connected car data should be freely accessible, say fleets

Connected car data should be freely accessible, say fleets

New 'smart motorway' opened on M3 in Surrey and Hampshire

New 'smart motorway' opened on M3 in Surrey and Hampshire

Electric motors for all new Volvo cars from 2019

Electric motors for all new Volvo cars from 2019

ACFO seminar to tackle 'unprecedented' changes to fleet management industry

ACFO seminar to tackle 'unprecedented' changes to fleet management industry

Uber-style 'surge pricing' on fuel mooted by leading supermarkets

Uber-style 'surge pricing' on fuel mooted by leading supermarkets

Fleets urged to improve risk management and reporting

Fleets urged to improve risk management and reporting

BVRLA: Average lease car fleet emissions down 4%

BVRLA: Average lease car fleet emissions down 4%

Safety of UK roads for self-driving vehicles questioned by RAC Foundation

Safety of UK roads for self-driving vehicles questioned by RAC Foundation

Motorists still using mobile phones despite increased penalties

Motorists still using mobile phones despite increased penalties

Massive 'big data' revolution in fleet industry predicted

Massive 'big data' revolution in fleet industry predicted

Industry group calls for urgent action on EU vehicle safety standards

Industry group calls for urgent action on EU vehicle safety standards

Fleet registrations fall by 13% as VED changes take effect

Fleet registrations fall by 13% as VED changes take effect

UK motorists doubtful, unaware of peer-to-peer car sharing

UK motorists doubtful, unaware of peer-to-peer car sharing

TfL testing Autogas' LPG powered taxis as replacement to diesel

TfL testing Autogas' LPG powered taxis as replacement to diesel

Satnav operation to be included in improved driving test

Satnav operation to be included in improved driving test

Micheldelver joins cross-industry ProMOTe campaign critical of MOT changes

Micheldelver joins cross-industry ProMOTe campaign critical of MOT changes

Government funding of £38m provided for autonomous vehicle projects

Government funding of £38m provided for autonomous vehicle projects

Government review of travel and subsistence payments may lead to major changes

Government review of travel and subsistence payments may lead to major changes

Dip in demand for diesel reported by UK fleets

Dip in demand for diesel reported by UK fleets

Clarity on salary sacrifice rules provided in Finance Bill

Clarity on salary sacrifice rules provided in Finance Bill

Leasing industry helps to drive fall in CO2 vehicle emissions

Leasing industry helps to drive fall in CO2 vehicle emissions

Grosvenor Leasing's '0Zone' launched to help fleets go green

Grosvenor Leasing's '0Zone' launched to help fleets go green

85% of motorists 'more seriously' considering electric vehicles

85% of motorists 'more seriously' considering electric vehicles

Nissan tests autonomous vehicles on London roads

Nissan tests autonomous vehicles on London roads

Crackdown on driving & mobile phone use in effect

Crackdown on driving & mobile phone use in effect

Few changes for fleets in Spring Budget 2017

Few changes for fleets in Spring Budget 2017

Driving For Work road safety summit held

Driving For Work road safety summit held

Record year sees true fleet registrations outpace competition

Record year sees true fleet registrations outpace competition

£15m investment in EV charging network planned by Chargemaster

£15m investment in EV charging network planned by Chargemaster

Car club expansion in Inverness echoes nationwide rise

Car club expansion in Inverness echoes nationwide rise

Political instability leads to rise in vehicle leasing

Political instability leads to rise in vehicle leasing

Launch of FleetCheck's automated fleet policy writer

Launch of FleetCheck's automated fleet policy writer

Room for improvement in UK fleet technology investment

Room for improvement in UK fleet technology investment

Fleets advised to plan for rise of electric vehicles

Fleets advised to plan for rise of electric vehicles

Demand for electric and plug-in vehicles set to rise in 2017

Demand for electric and plug-in vehicles set to rise in 2017

UK fleets warned to prepare for continued rise in fuel price

UK fleets warned to prepare for continued rise in fuel price

Changes to car tax and salary sacrifice rules prompt consideration by fleets

Changes to car tax and salary sacrifice rules prompt consideration by fleets

Impending cold snap raises fleet safety questions

Impending cold snap raises fleet safety questions

Young men targeted in Christmas drink-drive campaign

Young men targeted in Christmas drink-drive campaign

Vehicle rental and leasing sector records more growth

Vehicle rental and leasing sector records more growth

FTA launches van excellence report

FTA launches van excellence report

Lower speed limits could cut pollution

Lower speed limits could cut pollution

Government should support digital manufacturing, says SMMT

Government should support digital manufacturing, says SMMT

Congestion could cost UK drivers £62bn by 2025

Congestion could cost UK drivers £62bn by 2025

Traffic on UK roads reaches record high

Traffic on UK roads reaches record high

TfL agrees to compensate fleet owners

TfL agrees to compensate fleet owners

69 per cent of company car drivers would 'go electric'

69 per cent of company car drivers would 'go electric'

FTA warns Chancellor to keep UK competitive

FTA warns Chancellor to keep UK competitive

Autumn statement must end vehicle rental unfairness, says BVRLA

Autumn statement must end vehicle rental unfairness, says BVRLA

ACFO calls for Government to release company car tax rates

ACFO calls for Government to release company car tax rates

Used fleet and lease car values reach £10,000 for first time

Used fleet and lease car values reach £10,000 for first time

Students using mobiles to talk and text at the wheel

Students using mobiles to talk and text at the wheel

Hard-shoulder on 'smart' motorways requires re-think

Hard-shoulder on 'smart' motorways requires re-think

Fleets face increased costs under new VED regime

Fleets face increased costs under new VED regime

'Clean air zones' consultation launched

'Clean air zones' consultation launched

Calls for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Calls for drink-drive limit to be lowered

Van industry calls for van grading

Van industry calls for van grading

Department for Transport needs plug-in plan to improve air quality

Department for Transport needs plug-in plan to improve air quality

Government 'fails' to deliver air quality improvements

Government 'fails' to deliver air quality improvements

Fuel prices increase in August

Fuel prices increase in August

Driver distraction still a major car concern

Driver distraction still a major car concern

Confused.com calls for traffic light reduction

Confused.com calls for traffic light reduction

Over half of young drivers use phones at the wheel

Over half of young drivers use phones at the wheel

New research to explore younger at-work driver behaviour

New research to explore younger at-work driver behaviour

Drivers warned against stopping for non-marked police

Drivers warned against stopping for non-marked police

Major London fleet bans diesel

Major London fleet bans diesel

Government launches consultations on fleet taxes

Government launches consultations on fleet taxes

Councils granted £2 million fund to improve journey times

Councils granted £2 million fund to improve journey times

Leeds City Council use ELV's to cut fuel bill

Leeds City Council use ELV's to cut fuel bill

Land Rover demonstrate off-road autonomous vehicle

Land Rover demonstrate off-road autonomous vehicle

Fleets reluctant to adopt alternatively powered vehicles

Fleets reluctant to adopt alternatively powered vehicles

Car fleet sales rise as retail registrations fall

Car fleet sales rise as retail registrations fall

Experts call for government assistance in EV uptake

Experts call for government assistance in EV uptake

Electric vehicle take-up requires co-ordinated plan

Electric vehicle take-up requires co-ordinated plan

London Mayor begins to form air quality plans

London Mayor begins to form air quality plans

Logistics operator confidence at four-year low

Logistics operator confidence at four-year low

Hands-free phones is distracting as handheld devices

Hands-free phones is distracting as handheld devices

Fleets require greater awareness of sleep disorders

Fleets require greater awareness of sleep disorders

Fleet and business growth continues to drive new car registrations

Fleet and business growth continues to drive new car registrations

British cars among the 'best maintained' in the world

British cars among the 'best maintained' in the world

Government outlines £2m fund to promote hydrogen vehicles

Government outlines £2m fund to promote hydrogen vehicles

EU data regulation aims to protect driver privacy

EU data regulation aims to protect driver privacy

DfT releases latest motoring strategy

DfT releases latest motoring strategy

Automated vehicles should require 'driving tests'

Automated vehicles should require 'driving tests'

A14 improvement scheme given green light

A14 improvement scheme given green light

MPs keen to deploy more average speed cameras across the UK

MPs keen to deploy more average speed cameras across the UK

UK fleet industry divided on Brexit proposals

UK fleet industry divided on Brexit proposals

Commercial fleets told to improve working conditions

Commercial fleets told to improve working conditions

'Smart' motorway section opens on the M1

'Smart' motorway section opens on the M1

Lack of benefit-in-kind tax data for 2020/21 creates confusion for fleets

Lack of benefit-in-kind tax data for 2020/21 creates confusion for fleets

HPI welcomes Government crackdown on fraudulent clockers

HPI welcomes Government crackdown on fraudulent clockers

£50m pothole funding 'will fail' to halt decline of road network

£50m pothole funding 'will fail' to halt decline of road network

Rapid Charge Network now active

Rapid Charge Network now active

One in 14 drug-drive at least once a month

One in 14 drug-drive at least once a month

Fleet Alliance carbon levels fall to 119g/km

Fleet Alliance carbon levels fall to 119g/km

Drug-drive arrests continue to soar

Drug-drive arrests continue to soar

Dart Charge company drivers accrue £11.1m in penalties

Dart Charge company drivers accrue £11.1m in penalties

Customers can be 'deterred' by unsafe company drivers

Customers can be 'deterred' by unsafe company drivers

Average CO2 emissions fall by 3.2%

Average CO2 emissions fall by 3.2%

Firms offered business mileage advice to avoid HMRC fine

Firms offered business mileage advice to avoid HMRC fine

Used fleet and lease vehicle values fall slightly month-on-month

Used fleet and lease vehicle values fall slightly month-on-month

BVRLA: Stop punishing company car drivers

BVRLA: Stop punishing company car drivers

RAC: Fuel prices may have 'bottomed out'

RAC: Fuel prices may have 'bottomed out'

Company cars: focus on value over cost

Company cars: focus on value over cost

Government backs online safety benchmarking tool for fleets

Government backs online safety benchmarking tool for fleets

Company vehicle drivers should face tougher penalties for mobile use

Company vehicle drivers should face tougher penalties for mobile use

Public sector continues to lead plug-in vehicle adoption

Public sector continues to lead plug-in vehicle adoption

Increase in EVs could threaten electricity network

Increase in EVs could threaten electricity network

Government confirms zero emissions 2050 target

Government confirms zero emissions 2050 target

Diesel costs hit six-year low

Diesel costs hit six-year low

Average used car values remain strong

Average used car values remain strong

ICFM fleet qualifications could be 'stamp of approval'

ICFM fleet qualifications could be 'stamp of approval'

Road risk a priority for delivery firms at Christmas

Road risk a priority for delivery firms at Christmas

Four out of five company car drivers admit to speeding

Four out of five company car drivers admit to speeding

Fleets require £50 fuels saving to switch to EVs and hybrids

Fleets require £50 fuels saving to switch to EVs and hybrids

Fleets leading the way in adopting EVs

Fleets leading the way in adopting EVs

Fleet managers overwhelmed by big data

Fleet managers overwhelmed by big data

European governments agree to real world emissions test

European governments agree to real world emissions test

EMPs demand real-driving test by 2017

EMPs demand real-driving test by 2017

Two-thirds of drivers not recognising major symptoms of dehydration

Two-thirds of drivers not recognising major symptoms of dehydration

Car manufacturers ask for 'reasonable' timeline for real world emissions test

Car manufacturers ask for 'reasonable' timeline for real world emissions test

British Cities bid for low emissions funding

British Cities bid for low emissions funding

Road deaths and serious injuries rise

Road deaths and serious injuries rise

Highways England announce plan to cut fatalities by 40 per cent

Highways England announce plan to cut fatalities by 40 per cent

43 per cent of company cars now below 125g/km CO2

43 per cent of company cars now below 125g/km CO2

Government plotting 'biggest roads revolution'

Government plotting 'biggest roads revolution'

Oil prices continue to fall

Oil prices continue to fall

DVLA driver health check system could be 'open to abuse'

DVLA driver health check system could be 'open to abuse'

One in five UK drivers have committed a dent-and-run

One in five UK drivers have committed a dent-and-run

HMRC benefit-in-kind statistics reveal size of company car fleets

HMRC benefit-in-kind statistics reveal size of company car fleets

High-mileage drivers sceptical about safety benefits of speed cameras

High-mileage drivers sceptical about safety benefits of speed cameras

Vehicle theft remains a 'significant' challenge

Vehicle theft remains a 'significant' challenge

Chancellor's four year MOT plans raise safety concern

Chancellor's four year MOT plans raise safety concern

Driving assembly calls for diesel car ban in capital

Driving assembly calls for diesel car ban in capital

First company charged with corporate manslaughter following driver death

First company charged with corporate manslaughter following driver death

Company car drivers see maintenance as someone else's responsibility

Company car drivers see maintenance as someone else's responsibility

Diesel cheaper for first time in 14 years

Diesel cheaper for first time in 14 years

'Failing to look' causing more than 30,000 accidents per year

'Failing to look' causing more than 30,000 accidents per year

Over 10 million illegal tyres on British roads

Over 10 million illegal tyres on British roads

Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and fuel duty freeze for fleets

Budget 2015: Company car tax hike and fuel duty freeze for fleets

Hailstone vehicle damage could cost £1.5 million

Hailstone vehicle damage could cost £1.5 million

Diesel still more expensive than petrol despite lower wholesale prices

Diesel still more expensive than petrol despite lower wholesale prices

Fleet technology appetite not matched by government

Fleet technology appetite not matched by government

London buses will trial speed safety technology

London buses will trial speed safety technology

Over half of company car drivers still unaware of business mileage rules

Over half of company car drivers still unaware of business mileage rules

One-in-six business drivers feel 'invincible'

One-in-six business drivers feel 'invincible'

More than half of drivers remain unsure about drug driving

More than half of drivers remain unsure about drug driving

Drivers clocking cars to avoid mileage penalties

Drivers clocking cars to avoid mileage penalties

Half of UK motorists break traffic laws

Half of UK motorists break traffic laws

Fleets reminded that TPMS fault is automatic MOT fail

Fleets reminded that TPMS fault is automatic MOT fail

Smart motorways causing 'widespread confusion' says IAM

Smart motorways causing 'widespread confusion' says IAM

Record high for truck and van sales

Record high for truck and van sales

New plan to save public sector fleets announced

New plan to save public sector fleets announced

AA launches new 'motorist manifesto'

AA launches new 'motorist manifesto'

Brake welcomes tougher sentences

Brake welcomes tougher sentences

86 per cent of fleets experienced accident in last year

86 per cent of fleets experienced accident in last year

IAM calls for test overhaul

IAM calls for test overhaul

Huge rise in fleets using short term rental, says GE

Huge rise in fleets using short term rental, says GE

UK road fuel tax still highest in the EU

UK road fuel tax still highest in the EU

Highways England to manage Britain's motorways and A-roads

Highways England to manage Britain's motorways and A-roads

Operators worried about road safety law regulation

Operators worried about road safety law regulation

Employers to gain early access to DVLA licence-checking service

Employers to gain early access to DVLA licence-checking service

Problems with particulate filters could push companies towards petrol

Problems with particulate filters could push companies towards petrol

Fleet registrations are instrumental to period of growth

Fleet registrations are instrumental to period of growth

Government 'asleep at the wheel' over new technology

Government 'asleep at the wheel' over new technology

How does the 2015 budget relate to motorists?

How does the 2015 budget relate to motorists?

Stealth cameras still seen as revenue drivers

Stealth cameras still seen as revenue drivers

HGVs without safety to be banned in London

HGVs without safety to be banned in London

Mobile phone detectors to roll out across Norfolk

Mobile phone detectors to roll out across Norfolk

Government criticised over road death rise

Government criticised over road death rise

Parking charges 'unenforceable' says RAC Foundation

Parking charges 'unenforceable' says RAC Foundation

National Grid fined £10,000 for unsafe road-works

National Grid fined £10,000 for unsafe road-works

Road death prosecutors making poor decisions in majority of cases

Road death prosecutors making poor decisions in majority of cases

Emission rules 'stifle' new technology, claim KPMG

Emission rules 'stifle' new technology, claim KPMG

Ford announces new research for autonomous vehicles

Ford announces new research for autonomous vehicles

Electric vehicle orders pass 1,000

Electric vehicle orders pass 1,000

Highways Agency executive to step down

Highways Agency executive to step down

Company car drivers focus on increasing fuel economy

Company car drivers focus on increasing fuel economy

UK car registrations reach UK high

UK car registrations reach UK high

One in seven drivers 'risk lives' to correct satnavs

One in seven drivers 'risk lives' to correct satnavs

Fuel prices continue to decrease

Fuel prices continue to decrease

One-in-seven currently dodging Dartford toll

One-in-seven currently dodging Dartford toll

City Link job losses confirmed

City Link job losses confirmed

Half of motorists suffer damage to their vehicles in car parks during 2014

Half of motorists suffer damage to their vehicles in car parks during 2014

DriveSafe calls for increased road awareness

DriveSafe calls for increased road awareness

HGV changes to be introduced to deliver fairer deal

HGV changes to be introduced to deliver fairer deal

Fuel tax trap warning issued by TMC

Fuel tax trap warning issued by TMC

Fuel duty to remain frozen

Fuel duty to remain frozen

Government will announce biggest road upgrade 'in a generation'

Government will announce biggest road upgrade 'in a generation'

Third of fleets are 'failing to teach road safety basics'

Third of fleets are 'failing to teach road safety basics'

Motorists uneasy about driverless cars

Motorists uneasy about driverless cars

Mobile phone use still common on UK roads

Mobile phone use still common on UK roads

Six out of ten UK drivers 'can't read maps'

Six out of ten UK drivers 'can't read maps'

Consultation to be launched on ultra-low emission zones

Consultation to be launched on ultra-low emission zones

Calls for new drink driving limit

Calls for new drink driving limit

New body launched to verifying driver licence data

New body launched to verifying driver licence data

BVRLA reminds fleets about tax disc abolition

BVRLA reminds fleets about tax disc abolition

Police have 'almost given up' investigating car crime

Police have 'almost given up' investigating car crime

Tyre risks remain for UK fleets

Tyre risks remain for UK fleets

Vauxhall to end 100,000 mile warranty

Vauxhall to end 100,000 mile warranty

Energy saving trust to host free EV events

Energy saving trust to host free EV events

UK motorists against driverless cars

UK motorists against driverless cars

Fleets invited to participate in chargepoint project

Fleets invited to participate in chargepoint project

British drivers would consider LPG

British drivers would consider LPG

IT Fleet and Breast Cancer Research

IT Fleet and Breast Cancer Research

Mobile phone distraction to become Britain's biggest motoring killer

Mobile phone distraction to become Britain's biggest motoring killer

Large fleets likely to be targeted by EU legislation

Large fleets likely to be targeted by EU legislation

New HUD could help minimise fog collisions

New HUD could help minimise fog collisions

Distracted driving accidents more likely on sunny days

Distracted driving accidents more likely on sunny days

One million drug drivers on UK roads

One million drug drivers on UK roads

Drivers told to cut engines or be fined

Drivers told to cut engines or be fined

Cable gives green light for driverless cars

Cable gives green light for driverless cars

Borrowing blow dealt to van drivers

Borrowing blow dealt to van drivers

Parking squeeze hits British Motorists

Parking squeeze hits British Motorists

CO2 emissions top car choice criteria lists

CO2 emissions top car choice criteria lists

Company car drivers warned of 'unexpected fines'

Company car drivers warned of 'unexpected fines'

Surge in parking ticket appeals

Surge in parking ticket appeals

£440 million will be invested on green transport

£440 million will be invested on green transport

Company Car in Action praised by fleet industry

Company Car in Action praised by fleet industry

Fleet Operators prepared for Commonwealth Games

Fleet Operators prepared for Commonwealth Games

Street light switch-off is 'endangering lives'

Street light switch-off is 'endangering lives'

Commercial vehicle registrations increase

Commercial vehicle registrations increase

UK Drivers anger at plummeting mobile convictions

UK Drivers anger at plummeting mobile convictions

Sytner to launch contract hire comparator

Sytner to launch contract hire comparator

Government to ban the use of CCTV 'Spy Cars' for on-street parking supervision

Government to ban the use of CCTV 'Spy Cars' for on-street parking supervision

Sidewall damage to tyres costs more than £439 million

Sidewall damage to tyres costs more than £439 million

'Crash for cash' accidents up by 51 per cent

'Crash for cash' accidents up by 51 per cent

IT Fleet participates in the Annual Motability 5-A-Side Charity Tournament

IT Fleet participates in the Annual Motability 5-A-Side Charity Tournament

IT Fleet footballers

RAC calls on fuel retailers to pass on diesel savings to motorists

RAC calls on fuel retailers to pass on diesel savings to motorists

Brake calls for increased punishments for dangerous drivers

Brake calls for increased punishments for dangerous drivers

Tailgating and speeding rife on motorways

Tailgating and speeding rife on motorways

Fleets taking a positive approach to driver health

Fleets taking a positive approach to driver health

Most motorists opposed to 20mph zones

Most motorists opposed to 20mph zones

New proposals could cut 4.6 million road signs

New proposals could cut 4.6 million road signs

New fleet industry advisory body launched

New fleet industry advisory body launched

HSE updates work-related road safety guide

HSE updates work-related road safety guide

'Smart motorway' stretch goes live

'Smart motorway' stretch goes live

One in eight drivers still using mobiles

One in eight drivers still using mobiles

Used van demand fuels price increase

Used van demand fuels price increase

Investigation launched into vehicle sticker effectiveness

Investigation launched into vehicle sticker effectiveness

One in five will avoid driving over Easter

One in five will avoid driving over Easter

Car manufacturers to join Hydrogen initiative

Car manufacturers to join Hydrogen initiative

Car companies retain support for the EU

Car companies retain support for the EU

ACFO to host seminar for parking and motoring fines

ACFO to host seminar for parking and motoring fines

Highway Code failing to keep up with technology

Highway Code failing to keep up with technology

Fleets urged to get involved in Road Safety Week

Fleets urged to get involved in Road Safety Week

Entrepreneurs have difficulty finding the time to look after company vehicles

Entrepreneurs have difficulty finding the time to look after company vehicles

FTA issues Glasgow Games Ultimatum

FTA issues Glasgow Games Ultimatum

George Osborne confirms fuel duty freeze in 2014

George Osborne confirms fuel duty freeze in 2014

EV charging network launches cross-country

EV charging network launches cross-country

London is the second most congested European city

London is the second most congested European city

Demand for low carbon fleets sees Arval's fleet emissions fall

Demand for low carbon fleets sees Arval's fleet emissions fall

Nissan Leaf injects life into EVs

Nissan Leaf injects life into EVs

Road deaths continue to fall as fleets win praise

Road deaths continue to fall as fleets win praise

Low demand for electric technology means subsidies remain unclaimed

Low demand for electric technology means subsidies remain unclaimed

Confidence amongst car dealers is on the up

Confidence amongst car dealers is on the up

Lack of driver training could place fleets at risk

Lack of driver training could place fleets at risk

AA calls for flooding signage review

AA calls for flooding signage review

'Greenî fuel could cost fleets money

'Greenî fuel could cost fleets money

Fleets will continue to benefit from mobile technology in 2014

Fleets will continue to benefit from mobile technology in 2014

Fleets dispute hands-free phone ban

Fleets dispute hands-free phone ban

Comparison website can save fleets money

Comparison website can save fleets money

Nearly half of men have fallen asleep at the wheel

Nearly half of men have fallen asleep at the wheel

Market is beginning to favour electric vehicles

Market is beginning to favour electric vehicles

Fuel efficiency priority for manufacturers

Fuel efficiency priority for manufacturers

Average fleet values decline in November 2013

Average fleet values decline in November 2013

Car industry to bloom in 2014

Car industry to bloom in 2014

Ensure that your fleet's mechanics are trained and qualified, says Brake

Ensure that your fleet's mechanics are trained and qualified, says Brake

Fuel costs hit 31 month low

Fuel costs hit 31 month low

Firms don't do enough to manage insurance premium risk

Firms don't do enough to manage insurance premium risk

Fuel Duty frozen, says George Osborne

Fuel Duty frozen, says George Osborne

University research calls on fleet drivers to stop hands-free phone use

University research calls on fleet drivers to stop hands-free phone use

Chevin says fleets must keep their eyes on fuel despite price falls

Chevin says fleets must keep their eyes on fuel despite price falls

Brake urges fleet drivers to stay safe in winter weather

Brake urges fleet drivers to stay safe in winter weather

Two thirds of drivers still use maps to navigate, says AA

Two thirds of drivers still use maps to navigate, says AA

Department for Transport facing pressure to abolish tax disc

Department for Transport facing pressure to abolish tax disc

UK drivers worry about upcoming snow season, says AA

UK drivers worry about upcoming snow season, says AA

Deputy Prime Minister calls on auto market to stimulate electric vehicle take-up

Deputy Prime Minister calls on auto market to stimulate electric vehicle take-up

Vehicle downtime an expensive cost for SMEs, says Ford Retail

Vehicle downtime an expensive cost for SMEs, says Ford Retail

Drivers object to new EU vehicle speed control systems

Drivers object to new EU vehicle speed control systems

Government launch UK's first EV car club

Government launch UK's first EV car club

AA say car insurance premiums are falling

AA say car insurance premiums are falling

Road safety charity provides free guidance on driver distraction

Road safety charity provides free guidance on driver distraction

Imperial College London launches low-carbon initiative

Imperial College London launches low-carbon initiative

C02 emissions fall to new low

C02 emissions fall to new low

Chancellor outlines fuel duty freeze

Chancellor outlines fuel duty freeze

Company car mileage falls with improved journey management

Company car mileage falls with improved journey management

Fleets must take steps to legalize their tracking systems

Fleets must take steps to legalize their tracking systems

Vanarama: dirty vans could lose you sales

Vanarama: dirty vans could lose you sales

Electric vehicles to get full AMAP rate

Electric vehicles to get full AMAP rate

Councils utilising shared fleet services could save £3.5m

Councils utilising shared fleet services could save £3.5m

Coach operator uses Greenroad to improve road performance

Coach operator uses Greenroad to improve road performance

Fleet CCTV may be required to stop crash for cash fraud

Fleet CCTV may be required to stop crash for cash fraud

European car sales pick up after tough period

European car sales pick up after tough period

AA drivers achieve 98 per cent fuel efficiency

AA drivers achieve 98 per cent fuel efficiency

Tougher punishments wanted for uninsured drivers

Tougher punishments wanted for uninsured drivers

New penalties for careless drivers

New penalties for careless drivers

iPointlive releases driver management app

iPointlive releases driver management app

Government to fund electric charge points

Government to fund electric charge points

Fleet apps: less is more, says software firm

Fleet apps: less is more, says software firm

Keep your fleets well inflated in summer months or risk tyre failure

Keep your fleets well inflated in summer months or risk tyre failure

Government sets out £1bn investment for green vehicle research centre

Government sets out £1bn investment for green vehicle research centre

Light commercial vehicles still performing well, says BCA report

Light commercial vehicles still performing well, says BCA report

Fleet scrutiny rife as firms cut costs

Fleet scrutiny rife as firms cut costs

Day delivery network implements routing software

Day delivery network implements routing software

SageQuest release online guide to fuel efficiency

SageQuest release online guide to fuel efficiency

FTA launches new Company Car Drivers' Handbook

FTA launches new Company Car Drivers' Handbook

Month-on-month analysis suggests LCV values are reaching glass ceiling

Month-on-month analysis suggests LCV values are reaching glass ceiling

Government announces driver crackdown on careless driving

Government announces driver crackdown on careless driving

Fleet & business registrations account for 53% of new car market

Fleet & business registrations account for 53% of new car market

MEPs vote to tighten emissions targets

MEPs vote to tighten emissions targets

Fleet managers urged to prioritise risk management

Fleet managers urged to prioritise risk management

Outlook for fleet growth positive in the next 12 months

Outlook for fleet growth positive in the next 12 months

One-in-ten fleet drivers pose a serious road risk

One-in-ten fleet drivers pose a serious road risk

Increasing use of car hire among UK public sector, says analysis

Increasing use of car hire among UK public sector, says analysis

Telematics boxes to become compulsory in new cars?

Telematics boxes to become compulsory in new cars?

Leading UK fleets outline primary telemetry systems

Leading UK fleets outline primary telemetry systems

Fleets encouraged to evolve driving habits for 'extreme' wintry conditions

Fleets encouraged to evolve driving habits for 'extreme' wintry conditions

Light commercial vehicle values increase for third consecutive month in April

Light commercial vehicle values increase for third consecutive month in April

Car and van leasing sectors worth £14bn to UK economy

Car and van leasing sectors worth £14bn to UK economy

ACEA calls for post-2020 CO2 targets to be based on scientific evaluation

ACEA calls for post-2020 CO2 targets to be based on scientific evaluation

Organisations increasingly setting green fleet targets, says AFMR

Organisations increasingly setting green fleet targets, says AFMR

Fleets can cut costs by using independent garages, say the IGA

Fleets can cut costs by using independent garages, say the IGA

Emissions-based company car tax systems favoured by global fleet managers

Emissions-based company car tax systems favoured by global fleet managers

De-fleeted car market buoyed by 'strong' demand, say Manheim

De-fleeted car market buoyed by 'strong' demand, say Manheim

Smarter Driving programme saves fleets a potential £7.5 million

Smarter Driving programme saves fleets a potential £7.5 million

Buyers seek reliability from new van purchases

Buyers seek reliability from new van purchases

Road Safety Comparison site launched to monitor performance

Road Safety Comparison site launched to monitor performance

SMMT urges government to consider company car tax changes

SMMT urges government to consider company car tax changes

Fleet operators should seek professional advice on repairs

Fleet operators should seek professional advice on repairs

Fleets paying nearly 5p per litre more than at the start of 2013, say the AA

Fleets paying nearly 5p per litre more than at the start of 2013, say the AA

UK firms failing to implement driver safety initiatives for grey fleet drivers

UK firms failing to implement driver safety initiatives for grey fleet drivers

RHA and FTA members receive access to new discounted fuel card

RHA and FTA members receive access to new discounted fuel card

Potholes costing fleet operators more than £215 million in last 12 months

Potholes costing fleet operators more than £215 million in last 12 months

FTA puts pressure on Chancellor to reduce road fuel duty in 2013 Budget

FTA puts pressure on Chancellor to reduce road fuel duty in 2013 Budget

UK drivers take 'most risks' on the road between January and April

UK drivers take 'most risks' on the road between January and April

Demand for used cars at its strongest since September 2012, say CAP Automotive

Demand for used cars at its strongest since September 2012, say CAP Automotive

'No logic' to cuts in capital allowance rules, says BVRLA chief executive

'No logic' to cuts in capital allowance rules, says BVRLA chief executive

UK businesses missing out on £400 million in savings for fleet vehicles

UK businesses missing out on £400 million in savings for fleet vehicles

FTA calls on operators to train drivers in identifying PCN hotspots

FTA calls on operators to train drivers in identifying PCN hotspots

Fleet operators urged to set policies to tackle new carbon thresholds

Fleet operators urged to set policies to tackle new carbon thresholds

2012 sees 50% reduction in number of in-house fleet managers, says survey

2012 sees 50% reduction in number of in-house fleet managers, says survey

Cuts to fleet servicing intervals could affect low-mileage fleets

Cuts to fleet servicing intervals could affect low-mileage fleets

Annual mileage of company cars falls by 18%, says the NTS

Annual mileage of company cars falls by 18%, says the NTS

Fleet operators warned to take into account 'hidden' diesel running costs

Fleet operators warned to take into account 'hidden' diesel running costs

IT Fleet scoops storage gong at 2012 Vehicle Services Awards

IT Fleet scoops storage gong at 2012 Vehicle Services Awards

Value of ex-fleet cars increased by 19% in 2012, indicates Manheim

Value of ex-fleet cars increased by 19% in 2012, indicates Manheim

ERA calls on fleet industry to act smarter in face of rising costs in 2013

ERA calls on fleet industry to act smarter in face of rising costs in 2013

Fleet driver eyesight checks 'crucial', say IAM Drive & Survive

Fleet driver eyesight checks 'crucial', say IAM Drive & Survive

Almost 50% of fleet managers believe drivers ignore weather warnings

Almost 50% of fleet managers believe drivers ignore weather warnings

40% of UK's roads leave drivers 'at risk', says MP

40% of UK's roads leave drivers 'at risk', says MP

Fuel duty cuts could 'kickstart the economy', say FTA

Fuel duty cuts could 'kickstart the economy', say FTA

Fleets should be wary of 'simplistic outsourcing'

Fleets should be wary of 'simplistic outsourcing'

Value of ex-fleet cars reaches new high

Value of ex-fleet cars reaches new high

BMW manufacturers the most reliable company cars in the UK

BMW manufacturers the most reliable company cars in the UK

Fleet operators clamping down on drivers to maintain vehicle condition

Fleet operators clamping down on drivers to maintain vehicle condition

IT Fleet demos FleetPlus at showcase VRA event in Oxford

IT Fleet demos FleetPlus at showcase VRA event in Oxford

FTA urges fleets to prepare for 'winter onslaught'

FTA urges fleets to prepare for 'winter onslaught'

Repair costs for fleets rising due to driver abuse, say ARI

Repair costs for fleets rising due to driver abuse, say ARI

Diesel fleets being left out of pocket, say the AA

Diesel fleets being left out of pocket, say the AA

Government weighs up one-off environmental tax to replace VED

Government weighs up one-off environmental tax to replace VED

Fleet managers urged to manage the risks of employing young drivers

Fleet managers urged to manage the risks of employing young drivers

Ex-company car values continue to soar

Ex-company car values continue to soar

UK's private motor insurance market referred to Competition Commission

UK's private motor insurance market referred to Competition Commission

IT Fleet to showcase its FleetPlus technology at the VRA Conference

IT Fleet to showcase its FleetPlus technology at the VRA Conference

Public sector urged to consider alternatives before slashing mileage rates

Public sector urged to consider alternatives before slashing mileage rates

Government set to put the brakes on proposed 80mph motorway limit

Government set to put the brakes on proposed 80mph motorway limit

Used car values in August increasing year-on-year

Used car values in August increasing year-on-year

London 2012 fleet survives largely unscathed

London 2012 fleet survives largely unscathed

Electric mini-van to revolutionise urban transport?

Electric mini-van to revolutionise urban transport?

Fleets not doing enough to assess driver eyesight, say reports

Fleets not doing enough to assess driver eyesight, say reports

American company unveils new technology for monitoring temperature

American company unveils new technology for monitoring temperature

Fleet operators face resistance from drivers when seeking to introduce new tech

Fleet operators face resistance from drivers when seeking to introduce new tech

Fleets increasingly concerned about repair downtime

Fleets increasingly concerned about repair downtime

Tougher policies required for fleet drivers under 25

Tougher policies required for fleet drivers under 25

Fleet operators should consider extended warranty vehicles

Fleet operators should consider extended warranty vehicles

87% of drivers would consider telematics to conserve fuel

87% of drivers would consider telematics to conserve fuel

Average CO2 emissions of new fleet vehicles reach all-time low

Average CO2 emissions of new fleet vehicles reach all-time low

Family fun in the sun at the annual IT Fleet summer BBQ

Family fun in the sun at the annual IT Fleet summer BBQ

Games at the BBQ

BVRLA writes to the Treasury over fleet car tax measures

BVRLA writes to the Treasury over fleet car tax measures

81 per cent of fleet operators deal with false customer complaints

81 per cent of fleet operators deal with false customer complaints

What is the true cost of running a diesel car?

What is the true cost of running a diesel car?

UK businesses forced to disclose transport emissions following new ruling

UK businesses forced to disclose transport emissions following new ruling

Installation of driver safety aids could cut fleet accidents in the UK

Installation of driver safety aids could cut fleet accidents in the UK

Investigation into private motor insurance could benefit fleet premiums

Investigation into private motor insurance could benefit fleet premiums

IT Fleet goes football crazy at Motability's 5-a-side Football Charity Challenge

IT Fleet goes football crazy at Motability's 5-a-side Football Charity Challenge

IT Fleet holds inaugural Industry Best Practice Demonstrations

IT Fleet holds inaugural Industry Best Practice Demonstrations

Fleets should adopt drug driving risk policies

Fleets should adopt drug driving risk policies

Opting for cheapest fleet management providers a 'false economy'

Opting for cheapest fleet management providers a 'false economy'

Fleet sector used car values in May 'encouraging', say Manheim

Fleet sector used car values in May 'encouraging', say Manheim

Unite calls on public sector fleets to buy British

Unite calls on public sector fleets to buy British

IT Fleet drivers up to speed with exciting new FleetPlus software

IT Fleet drivers up to speed with exciting new FleetPlus software

Tyre dealers should be rated by fleets, say Michelin

Tyre dealers should be rated by fleets, say Michelin

Fleets encouraged to go green by Brake

Fleets encouraged to go green by Brake

One wedding and a baby boy, it's all go at IT Fleet!

One wedding and a baby boy, it's all go at IT Fleet!

IT Fleet welcomes stunning Ferrari California for refurbishment

IT Fleet welcomes stunning Ferrari California for refurbishment

Ferrari California

Always positive to receive a thank you email...

Always positive to receive a thank you email...

Andrew Timmis competes in the Fastnet race to raise money for Help for Heroes.

Andrew Timmis competes in the Fastnet race to raise money for Help for Heroes.

Colchester Young Farmers - Ladies Tug of War Team 2011

Colchester Young Farmers - Ladies Tug of War Team 2011

IT Fleet's Summer BBQ - 2nd July 2011

IT Fleet's Summer BBQ - 2nd July 2011

Introducing FleetPlus

Introducing FleetPlus

IT Fleet's New Longbridge Centre in Birmingham - Site Diary

IT Fleet's New Longbridge Centre in Birmingham - Site Diary

IT Fleet Automotive secures second site in Longbridge, Birmingham

IT Fleet Automotive secures second site in Longbridge, Birmingham