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London Named ‘Most Congested’ City In The World As Traffic Affects Fleets Across UK
London has been named the world’s most congested city for the second year in a row. The UK’s capital city has taken the unwanted crown over some of the world’s biggest and busiest cities, including New York, Chicago, and Paris. The figures looked at cities all over the world and measured the levels of traffic ... Read More
Winter safety tips on the road…
When it comes to driving safely in the winter, most of us know the basics. We all know we need to keep an ice scraper handy and we’re all well aware that icy, snowy, wet weather can create hazardous driving conditions. But when it comes to staying safe on the roads as the temperatures plummet, ... Read More
New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Fall In 2022
Fleet vehicle and company car registrations fell by 7.9% in 2022, according to the latest figures. The total number of registrations was 1.61 million and the fall in registrations comes despite demand still being quite high, with the impact of the global semiconductor shortage still having an effect throughout the last year. In fact, the ... Read More
Seatbelts aren’t just for safety
When the three-point seatbelt was first invented by Volvo, it changed vehicle safety forever. In fact, back in 1959 Volvo and engineer Nils Bohlin realised that the design was so effective in improving safety that they made the new design patent open so that other manufacturers could use it for free. Fast forward to 2023 ... Read More
Electric Vehicle Production Set To Increase As EV Battery Prices Rise
Global electric vehicle production is set to increase in 2023 despite the rising cost of battery components. As more fleets and private vehicle owners turn to electric vehicles, pressure mounts on production to meet demand. And predicting demand as the year goes on could be tricky, with experts predicting a further uptake as vehicle replacement ... Read More
It’s Not A Race This Christmas…
The holiday season is upon us, which means it’s a time for celebration, joy, and spending time with loved ones. But it’s also a time when the roads are busy, and it can be especially dangerous. With the hustle and bustle of the festive season as we all rush around trying to get ready for ... Read More
I can’t go any faster… or slower
When you’re on a long, monotonous drive, there’s nothing better than sticking the vehicle into cruise control. I’ll be honest, I’m always a bit sceptical about it but it’s never steered me wrong (pardon the pun), so I remain a big fan. But this story of a Chinese driver might just make me think twice ... Read More
Fleet Sector Facing ‘Pressure’ As Christmas Demand Booms
You’ve probably heard about the various strikes, delays, and pressure on Christmas shopping as deadlines for delivery by the big day are set earlier than ever. Of course, part of that pressure is down to a backlog in deliveries with Royal Mail, but it’s added pressure to many fleets who might be waiting on key ... Read More
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a…
At this time of year, kids start looking up to the sky in the hope of spotting a red, magical vehicle flying over the chimneys in the distance. But it’s still a bit early for that, and I’m keeping my feet firmly on the ground for now. I’m not searching for reindeer, you see. But ... Read More
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