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Hands-free cars could be on British motorways as soon as spring 2021, but the public doesn’t look confident

The Government has launched a consultation that could result in driverless cars being permitted on British motorways as early as next year. But the public doesn’t look confident, yet. Launched last week, the Department for Transport’s consultation is all about whether drivers should be held legally responsible for autonomous cars. Automated Lane Keeping Systems (ALKS) ... Read More

Ford takes the office dog phenomenon to a whole new level

Whether you think dogs are the mutt’s nuts or you’d rather stick pins in your eyeballs than touch the coat of a Labrador, there’s no denying that “dogs in the office” is a bit of thing these days. Not that we’ve all been in our offices enough throughout 2020 to confirm that this is 100% ... Read More

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

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

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

Where were fleets in the Summer Statement, Rishi?

Chancellor Rishi Sunak made his Summer Statement last week. It’s got half the nation excited about eating out for cheap throughout August, and the other half logging onto Rightmove to find their new home, free of stamp duty. But it’s not such great news for fleets. We’re as gutted as you are. We were hoping ... Read More

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