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Government Self-Driving Safety Targets ‘Too Weak’, Report Says
Self-driving vehicles may once have seemed like something reserved only for sci-fi films, but today, they’re a very real prospect. Around the world, trains, trams, cars, HGVs, buses and various modes of transport have made the switch to driverless… But the question that always reappears is how safe are self-driving vehicles? In the UK, ... Read More
What Am I Supposed To Run This On… Thin Air?
It might sound like a sarcastic response to someone presenting you with a car with no fuel or a flat battery… But thin air might just be the next big thing in fuel technology. Environmental concerns have driven the search for alternative fuels for more years than I’d care to count and while it might ... Read More
New Fleet And Company Vehicle Registrations Rise By One-Quarter
Fleet vehicle and company car registrations rose by 27% in October 2023 against October 2022’s figures. It’s positive news after 2022’s figures showed a downturn amid supply issues due to the pandemic, Brexit, and the global semiconductor shortage. Experts have been predicting an upturn in new fleet and company vehicle registrations for some time, ... 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
‘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
What Does The Petrol And Diesel Ban Delay Mean For Fleets?
The government has officially announced that the ban on the production of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles is being pushed back. It came after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak faced pressure to deliver on promises made by the government over their environmental pledges. The UK’s previous position was that the production of ALL new ... Read More
Gone In 0.956 Seconds…
Speed is an impressive feat, whether you’re looking at Usain Bolt’s 100m World Record, Concord breaking the sound barrier or the 763mph land speed record that’s stood for 26 years. And EVs are now joining the party. Because a team of Swiss students have pulled off an engineering feat that is incredibly cool, to say ... Read More
UK Vehicle Production Hits Highest Level Since 2019
The UK’s vehicle production rose by the highest amount since 2019 in May, according to the latest figures. It was the fourth consecutive month of growth and with overseas orders as well as domestic both hitting double figures of growth, it’s a good sign for the future. May 2023 saw a 26.9% uplift year on ... Read More
I’m Just Taking The Car For A Quick Bath
Whatever time of year, washing the car is an essential task. And if you and your fleet do any mileage on the motorway, you’ll know just how quickly a sparkly clean vehicle can become in need of yet another wash. But a bath for a vehicle is a slightly different proposition. I know what you’re ... Read More
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