Despite a national coronavirus lockdown, RAC patrols went to the aid of a staggering 4,694 drivers who had most likely broken down as a result of hitting a pothole in the first three months of 2021 – the equivalent of 52 drivers every day – new RAC Breakdown data shows.*
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to look beyond the obvious for clues that will keep them safe on rural road journeys this summer.
The Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) have asked the Government to amend the Super Deduction initiative to boost investment in plant and machinery by extending it to include leasing and plant hire – two of the most common ways that these assets are acquired by businesses.
New figures released by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported a fall in new business volumes of 27% in February 2021, compared with the same month in 2020.
A new web poll on smart motorways from the UK’s largest independent road safety charity, IAM roadsmart, has revealed that the majority of respondents (85 per cent) want a halt on their construction until the safety case is fully proven.
Now that lockdown restrictions are beginning to ease, the number of riders looking to take their horses out on the road is likely to increase. Horses are powerful animals and have extremely heightened senses, so passing them in a car or on a motorbike needs to be done safely to protect the horse, rider, and yourself.
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is keen to reduce motorcycle casualties as the new riding season gains momentum. Central to this, according to GEM, should be a focus for riders on boosting their skill and knowing their limits.
ROAD SAFETY and breakdown cover specialist GEM Motoring Assist is calling for new ways of assessing whether a driver is medically fit to hold a licence.
New research released reveals that the impact of the pandemic has resulted in the average driver reducing their mileage by 42% over the last year. However, there has not been an equivalent drop in the amount of pothole damage to the nation’s vehicles.
More than a third of UK households say the Covid-19 pandemic has caused them to consider owning fewer vehicles, according to exclusive research by DS Automobiles. The findings come as the brand unveils an innovative new on-demand service, DS+, for customers who only need a second car occasionally - car ownership reinvented.
There is a clear trend towards hybrid working, mixing home and office work. It is a trend that favours used car sales.
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called for greater support for private retail uptake of electric vehicles, following new figures showing businesses are twice as likely as consumers to make the switch from petrol or diesel.
The BVRLA is working with some of the fleet sector’s leading research and data providers as it rolls out a comprehensive market insight programme to support its members through 2021 and beyond.
Technology which can read road signs could save drivers £327 million* in speeding fines according to new research by SEAT.
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is encouraging drivers to ensure they return to the roads safely as current COVID-19 restrictions are eased. GEM has simple advice for drivers to ensure they stay safe, and tips for keeping their cars in a safe, roadworthy condition.
“Milk and two sugars” has been replaced by “Cappuccino with oat milk”, according to a new study by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles into the drinking habits of van drivers*.
Two new electric vehicle training courses have been launched by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA)
Tyre maker Michelin is urging motorists to complete essential safety checks before dusting off cars that may have had very little use over the past 12 months.
“Gig economy” vehicles should be brought under the law in exactly the same way as is now beginning to happen for their drivers, fleetcheck is asserting.
With the UK set to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030, the future of the motor trade industry really is electric, but that’s leading to a new type of crime – the theft of car charging cables.
With many people looking forward to travelling outside their local areas when restrictions allow, Aviva is urging motorists to carry out essential vehicle checks before they hit the roads.
New research from cargurus the fastest-growing online automotive marketplace in the UK[i], shows that the majority of car buyers now conduct most of their buying journey online. This includes doing most of their purchase research and decision making from their desktop or mobile device before ever contacting a dealership.
New figures released today by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that the consumer car finance market reported a fall in new business volumes of 35% in January 2021, compared with the same month in 2020.
There are more than 304,000 pensioners (over 65s) currently driving on UK roads with penalty points on their licence, nearly 25 times the number of young teenage drivers – of which there are just over 12,000 with penalty points.
The disruption of Covid-19 and the long-term implications of working from home have created a 'very different environment' for fleet compliance according to Licence Bureau.
