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Used car sales might have halved but the future’s bright for fleets
UK used car transaction data has just been released and it’s not all bad news for fleets and the automotive industry at large. While the statistics show that the used car market halved in the second quarter of 2020, the year-to-date decline and more recent car sales suggest there might be brighter times ahead. In ... Read More
A different kind of holiday, trackside at Silverstone!
For most people, 2020 has been a year severely lacking in holidays. Something to do with a worldwide pandemic or something. What it does mean though, is that many folks have been forced to find ways to economise, and have actually ended up with a little stash of cash to play with. So if you’re ... Read More
“Hunting” speed cameras placed to increase revenue rather than promote safety
For years, British drivers have suspected that speed cameras are used for money-making purposes, rather than to uphold the law. Now, thanks to a recent report by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (let’s just say HMICFRS!), we finally have confirmation that the rumours are true. Well, in some areas of ... Read More
All the gear and no idea! Millions admit they’ve got no clue what their car insurance covers.
Recent survey findings have revealed how much British drivers know about their car insurance policies, and they make for pretty hilarious reading. And when I say “how much” I really mean “how little”. Yes, MoneyExpert.com has unearthed that some 29% wouldn’t know what do to if they had to make an insurance claim after an ... Read More
Could John Lewis’ new electric vans provide the blueprint for other van fleets to follow?
Last week, we highlighted the new compact depot charging solution from Hitachi ABB Power Grids; yet another example of the way in which fleets are changing, as a result of the need to move away from traditional fossil fuels. It’s fair to say that right now this is THE hot topic in the industry, with ... Read More
Woops! Pedal-patrolling YouTuber catches world-famous film director texting at the wheel.
Well, this is awkward. Guy Ritchie, director of the award-winning 2009 thriller Sherlock Holmes, seems to have been, err, Sherlock Holmes-ed. The result? A six-month driving ban and a bit of a red face too, no doubt. In an improbable turn of events, the filmmaker was spotted texting at the wheel by YouTubing cyclist Mike ... Read More
New compact depot charging solution promises turning point for fleet electrification
With sustainability at the top of the global agenda and a 2050 net zero emissions target to meet, the electrification of the British automotive industry has long been a focus for manufacturers of consumer vehicles. Indeed, there have already been plenty of schemes and incentives put in place to encourage electric vehicle (EV) sales. And, ... Read More
Government advisers say now’s the time to increase vehicle tax to fund the battle against climate change
Making Britain greener has been on the agenda for a while now. In a bid to meet our 2050 net zero emissions target, we’ve seen all sorts of measures and programs put in place. Even during the lockdown, we’ve managed to put an end to burning coal and now have the promise of the Green ... Read More
Business Barometer unveils dawn of fleet recovery post-lockdown
We can’t say we’ve ever used a barometer to gauge what the weather’s going to do from one day to the next. Though perhaps we should start now, if the recent unpredictable showers are anything to go by. But there’s a new barometer that we certainly will be paying attention to; and it’s one that’s ... Read More
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