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Interest surges in 'flood-capable' cars - as experts reveal 10 of the best deep water waders
CATASTROPHIC floods in parts of Britain have prompted a surge of interest among motorists in cars that can tackle deep water.
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Affordable premium vehicles drive the leasing market forward
Land Rover has received more personal leasing enquiries via Leasing.com than Audi so far this year, leaping into fourth place in the Leasing.com Manufacturer League Table for the year to date (January to October 2019), behind the German manufacturing trio of Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and BMW.
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The British Motor Show is back!
The British Motor Show is making a momentous return in 2020, with an all-new venue and organising committee.
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Delivering sustainable road transport – BVRLA launches 2019 manifesto
As Parliament shuts for a five-week general election campaign, the BVRLA is calling for the next Government to back the fleet sector by confirming the long-term status of its plug-in vehicle grants.
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Consumer car finance market grows by 4% in September
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance market grew 4% by volume and 7% by value in September, compared with the same month in 2018. In Q3 2019 as a whole, new business grew 3% by volume and 5% by value.
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Tips on fatigue for older drivers
As part of our campaign to raise awareness of the issues surrounding older drivers in the UK and to offer support and guidance to those driving in later life, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, shares his tips on ways to stay alert and avoid tiredness.
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Volkswagen T-Cross named Best Compact SUV at Businesscar Awards 2019
The Volkswagen T-Cross has been named best-in-class for company car drivers by BusinessCar, winning the Best Compact SUV title at the publication’s 2019 awards.
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GEM issues warning for drivers as Winter blows in
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist is offering simple tips for drivers to ensure trouble-free journeys this winter. Giving some attention now to batteries, tyres, antifreeze, wipers, lights and other vehicle essentials is the best way of ensuring reliability in the months to come, says GEM.
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Driving in the rain: tips from IAM Roadsmart
With heavy rain forecasted for the tomorrow, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain.
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National Windscreens awarded for its green fleet
ECO Stars encourages companies to run fleets in the most efficient and green way. The scheme provides recognition for best operational practices and guidance for making improvements. The ultimate aim is to reduce fuel consumption which naturally leads to fewer vehicle emissions and has the added benefit of saving money.
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Car leasing consumers more likely to go electric as EV demand accelerates
Interest in leasing electric and alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) has increased dramatically over the last 12 months and is outperforming demand seen in the overall consumer new car market, new data from Leasing.com shows.
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The new Passat is the “Best Company Car in 2019”
A successful launch year for the new Passat: just a few weeks after its release, the Passat, refined with a far-reaching update, wins the “Best Company Car in 2019” award. The new edition of this Volkswagen best-seller had already secured first place in important comparative tests, underlining that the new Passat is also among the best business
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Only one in 10 feel safer on Smart Motorways when compared to traditional motorway – AA
Only one in 10 drivers (10%1) say they feel safer on All Lane Running Smart (ALR) Motorway schemes compared to a traditional motorway according to a study by the AA.
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Don’t be fuel-ish: tips from IAM Roadsmart
This week’s tips from IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, are all about how you can save fuel – meaning you can treat yourself with those extra savings.
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Why being able to read a number plate just isn’t good enough
ROAD SAFETY organisation GEM Motoring Assist says the current eyesight test for drivers is long out of date and not fit for purpose. GEM is calling for a detailed check of every driver’s visual acuity and field of view every 10 years.
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Consumer car finance market falls by 2% in August
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business volumes in the point of sale (POS) consumer new car finance market fell by 2% in August, compared with the same month in 2018, while the value of new business grew by 2% over the same period.
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Licence Bureau highlights startling speed limit ‘knowledge gap’ cost to businesses
A serious lack of road speed limit knowledge amongst UK business drivers could be costing businesses in excess of *£50 million annually in lost productivity, according to Licence Bureau.
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Mitsubishi Outlander chosen by the City of London to protect Epping Forest
The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV is protecting London and Essex’s largest green space in more ways than one following the City of London Corporation purchasing a trio of specially-converted examples to help patrol and maintain Epping Forest.
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Motorists say no to tracking devices in new cars reveals Motorpoint poll
Two thirds of motorists are opposed to tracking devices being installed in new cars according to a survey by Motorpoint.
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Autumn riding tips from IAM Roadsmart
We’re now experiencing cold mornings and darker evenings. That only means one thing… that autumn is approaching.
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Grey fleets continue to “baffle” businesses
Despite being some 18 years in the making, the issue of grey fleets continues to ‘baffle’ businesses across the UK with many having little, if any, awareness of the implications of drivers using their own vehicles for business purposes.
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Look who’s talking - don’t ignore your tyres, says TyreSafe
TyreSafe’s annual campaign throughout October aims to address the issue of more than half of Britain’s motorists driving on poorly maintained or defective tyres. In doing so, they are increasing fuel consumption, tyre wear and the risk of an incident on the road.
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Drivers ‘not quite ready’ for Driverless Cars – AA
Drivers’ strong cultural and social attachment to driving and cars may slow down the driverless car revolution, according to the AA president, addressing a driverless cars seminar of top insurance and technology experts in London today1.
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Keeping your car above water: tips from IAM RoadSmart
With heavy rain forecasted for the rest of the week, IAM RoadSmart’s head of driving and riding standards, Richard Gladman, has put together some crucial advice to help you drive safely in the rain.
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Highways England invests in fleet of Volvo XC40s
The multi award-winning Volvo XC40 has been chosen by Highways England to play its part in keeping England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads moving. The government company has invested in 41 vehicles that will form part of its vehicle fleet. They will be used to assess the standards and integrity of the country’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads –
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