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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
Fleets Warned Over DVLA Policy Change That See Drivers Fined Up To £1,000
Fleet owners are being warned over a new DVLA policy that could see some drivers facing 3 points on their licence and a £1,000 fine. The policy change is around drivers with eye conditions after concerns were raised by health professionals. The Association of Optometrists (AOP) highlighted issues with the DVLA’s list of ‘Notifiable Health ... Read More
‘Record’ Number Of Drivers Facing Speeding Charges…
A record number of drivers are facing speeding charges in court, according to the latest data. The news came from the 2022 Criminal Justice Statistics, and it showed that 245, 043 drivers appeared in court accused of speeding in 2022 – the highest figure EVER. Data also revealed that drink driving cases rose while drug ... Read More
Sorry officer, I’m late for my wedding…
Speeding is something we all witness every day. Whether it’s someone flying past in the outside lane of the M40, a car cruising down a residential street at 45mph or someone itching to get past you on a dual carriageway. But most of the time people don’t have much excuse… Except for a recent case ... Read More
50,000 Breakdowns Every Month Are Caused By Potholes…
Recent figures show that roadside recovery companies are attending almost 50,000 breakdowns every day in the UK as a result of damage caused by potholes. The figures were the highest on record with almost 1,600 breakdowns a day being attended in May. Potholes have become a significant safety issue for drivers and fleets all over ... Read More
The world’s biggest speeding fine?
It goes without saying that speeding is bad – nobody needs to be told that! But it doesn’t always mean you don’t get caught out, whether it’s an area changing from a 40mph to a 30mph zone or even a smart motorway changing the speed at the next junction. So, you’d hope that you wouldn’t ... Read More
More Fleets Can Now Apply For London’s ULEZ Scrappage Scheme
Following the announcement of the ULEZ expansion going ahead in August, it’s been announced that the scrappage scheme is being extended… And it means even more fleets can now apply. The £110 million scrappage scheme is being opened to businesses registered in London with fewer than 50 employees from the end of July. It follows ... Read More
Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull
A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look. That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More
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