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The lights are on but nobody’s home
Keeping the roads safe for everyone is a pretty important job. When someone is speeding, driving erratically, driving without insurance, or simply doesn’t realise that their brake lights are out, it’s up to the police to intervene. And that’s exactly what they did in California, in a routine stop. Except there was nobody in the ... 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
We’re not in Kansas anymore…
We have our fair share of adverse weather conditions here in the UK… Whether it’s rain, snow, ice, wind, or storms, we all know that you need to take an extra level of care when you’re driving in severe conditions. But we perhaps avoid the more extreme end of the scale when it comes to ... Read More
Drivers urged to use ‘two-second rule’ after safety concerns
Drivers are being urged to use the ‘two-second rule’ when driving in a new campaign by National Highways. There are concerns over safety on the road with some drivers not following basic safety rules, and tailgating has been highlighted as a problem. The good news is that 80% of people surveyed by National Highways said ... Read More
Apple scented exhaust fumes?
We associate A LOT of smells with cars, whether that’s the new car smell, petrol, or your favourite air freshener. But that’s been taken to a whole new level… Because you can now get your hands on fuel fragrances. Yep, if you’re fed up with those strong exhaust fumes, you can simply replace them with ... Read More
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