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Government Suggests Mots Could Only Be Required Every 2 Years
The government has suggested that MOTs could only be necessary once every 2 years under plans to shake up the current rules. MOTs are legally required every 12 months for any vehicles aged 3 years and over, to ensure that they are road legal and meet the minimum safety requirements. New vehicles are exempt for ... Read More
UK takes a step closer to self-driving commercial vehicles
The UK has taken a big step toward self-driving commercial vehicles being operational on the roads this week. Road tests have begun this week for a self-driving bus that’s set to become the first full-sized autonomous commercial vehicle on public roads. How Does It Work? A safety driver will be in place for every ... Read More
Local authorities pay out for pothole damage
Councils and local authorities in England, Scotland, and Wales have paid out millions to drivers over damage caused by potholes in recent years. A report has highlighted the significant costs for local authorities with more than 37,000 drivers claiming compensation over a 3-year period. While the success rate is only 25%, it still represents ... Read More
Autonomous Vehicles – What Happens When Things Go Wrong?
Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) are a hot topic for fleets, with research underway into platooning and self-driving vehicles. But progress has inevitably been slower than expected due to the semiconductor shortage and the issues around the pandemic in the last two years. Where Are We At With AVs? Regulators have been given the task of ... Read More
Fleet vehicle running costs up 12% year-on-year
The price per mile of running a fleet vehicle has risen by 12% year-on-year. Recent data from a fleet industry index revealed that the year-on-year cost per mile of running vans, haulage, and courier vehicles has risen yet again. The combination of the global semiconductor crisis, rising fuel prices, Brexit, driver shortages, and the pandemic ... Read More
The streets are paved with… nappies?
The old saying goes that the streets are paved with gold, which means there’s an opportunity to be had… But what if they’re paved with nappies? Joking aside, one hundred thousand nappies have helped to pave a road in Wales. Yep, they’ve been recycled and melted into the road mix thanks to an innovative ... Read More
Fleets On Alert As One In Three Vans Suffer Brake Defects…
Fleet owners are being urged to be on alert after recent data revealed that 30% of vans have failed an MOT due to an issue with brakes in the last 12 months. Following the data, experts are warning fleet owners to ensure that they are carrying out regular checks on vehicles to ensure they’re ... Read More
Back to the Future… again?
When I think about the most iconic cars, my mind instantly turns to Hollywood. Instantly, I think of James Bond’s classic Aston Martin DB5, Starsky and Hutch’s Ford Gran Torino, and Ferris Bueller’s Ferrari California Spyder. But there’s one that stands out above all others – Doc Brown’s DeLorean DMC 12. And while there ... Read More
New Mobile Phone Driving Laws Introduced
New laws have come into force that makes it illegal to use a handheld mobile phone while driving under almost any circumstances. The rules became law on Friday 25th March, and drivers will now be breaking the law if they use a handheld mobile phone while driving for any reason – including taking videos and photos, playing ... Read More
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