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Steering Wheel Bling’s A Big No-No, Apparently
Car customisation is a huge business. For some people, making their vehicles uniquely theirs is important, whether that’s to take to car meets, show off to their friends or just because they can. It might be tinted windows, new spoilers, customised alloy wheels, low riders, or a custom paint job. Or apparently, it might be ... Read More
Fleets Warned Over Driving Licence Checks
Fleets are being urged to check their licence checking processes as a study finds that many grey fleet drivers aren’t being processed correctly. It’s important to note that the study was specifically talking about employees who drive a privately owned or cash allowance car for business, but the figures were concerning, nonetheless. The report showed ... Read More
Is Autumn A More Dangerous Time To Be On The Road?
For fleets, all stats and data about road safety are important. On an individual level, you want to make sure your drivers are as safe as can be with the vehicles and technology to support them and also that they’re being as safe as they can be with their decisions on the road. But on ... Read More
Smile For The Camera
Anyone who drives will be familiar with the sight of the yellow boxes on the side of the road capturing the licence plates of speeding vehicles. They’re slightly different from the smart motorway cameras but I’m sure one particular camera comes to mind when you think about it… Well, what if I told you there ... Read More
Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements
The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More
Fancy A Working Pizza Oven In Your Boot?
When it comes to fleets, our minds often go to the more obvious examples. Haulage, logistics, food and consumables. But there’s a type of fleet that’s always on the move and thanks to various apps, always busy: The takeaway delivery vehicle. And there’s none more iconic than the pizza delivery car, right? I’m thinking ... Read More
Self-Driving Technology, Fleets And Transport – What’s Next?
Self-driving technology projects have been given a boost as the government announces new funding in partnership with industry to further study how it can help improve transport, with a particular focus on local transport. The £1.3 million aims to expand the government’s commitment to new technology in the driving sector and autonomous driving technology is ... Read More
A Bobcat On The Loose…
When you’re heading home for the evening, the last thing you expect is to be met face-to-face with a bobcat. I should clarify… I mean the construction vehicle that’s essentially a loader or a large forklift and not a wild animal. But in a way, that’s worse. Well, that’s precisely what happened in Pennsylvania, USA, ... Read More
‘Plan For Drivers’ Policy Paper Launched By Government
The government has set out new plans for traffic rules and regulations with drivers in mind in a new policy paper. According to the government, it’s part of its ambitions to ‘back’ drivers and reduce the amount of traffic enforcement required. It’s an ambitious policy paper and aims to ensure that driving is cost-effective for ... Read More
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