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More Fleets Can Now Apply For London’s ULEZ Scrappage Scheme

More Fleets Can Now Apply For London’s ULEZ Scrappage Scheme

Following the announcement of the ULEZ expansion going ahead in August, it’s been announced that the scrappage scheme is being extended… And it means even more fleets can now apply. The £110 million scrappage scheme is being opened to businesses registered in London with fewer than 50 employees from the end of July. It follows ... Read More
 
Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull

Duels At Sundown, Saloons, And A Runaway Bull

A furrowed brow, a strong Stetson, cowboy boots and a stern look.  That’s what I associate with Westerns, anyway – usually Clint Eastwood sauntering around the wild west and stopping by a few saloons on the way. But it’s very much a fantasy portrayed in movies, rather than real life… right? Well, passengers in Detroit, ... Read More
 
Road Safety: Deaths On The Road Increase Year-On-Year

Road Safety: Deaths On The Road Increase Year-On-Year

New data published by the Department for Transport has revealed that deaths on the road increased by 8.7% from 2021 to 2022. The total figures showed that the number of deaths on UK roads was 1,695 in 2022, up from 1,558 the previous year. In fact, the only category of fatalities that decreased last year ... Read More
 
I’m Not Sure I’m Insured For That…

I’m Not Sure I’m Insured For That…

They say that owning a car is an expensive choice – and there’s times when that’s definitely true. MOTs, services, flat tyres, chipped windscreens and even filling up and general maintenance can add up. And when you’re running a fleet, you’ve got more than just one or two vehicles to worry about! Then again, you’d ... Read More
 
New Rules For Non-Blue Light Emergency Vehicles In London

New Rules For Non-Blue Light Emergency Vehicles In London

  Drivers in London should be aware that new rules around non-blue light emergency vehicles are set to come into force. It means that non-emergency vehicles such as ambulances, police, and fire vehicles are able to use bus lanes throughout London, effective immediately. The news follows a trial period where the data showed that fewer ... Read More
 
Two paws on the wheel

Two paws on the wheel

You hear about some pretty remarkable stuff that goes on when people are driving. Ask any fleet driver and they’ll have no shortage of bizarre tales… Well, in this case, it’s a bizarre tail. Because when a police officer approached a vehicle after pulling it over for speeding, he found that the driver had four ... Read More
 
Are Dangerous Defects Being Missed In MOTs?

Are Dangerous Defects Being Missed In MOTs?

A recent report has revealed that dangerous defects might be being missed by garages during MOTs. The report follows the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) releasing their MOT Compliance Survey results which revealed that 10% of vehicles that passed their MOTs should have failed. Let’s face it, there are few things more frustrating than ... Read More
 
Fancy carrying your shopping in your airbags?

Fancy carrying your shopping in your airbags?

Sustainability is on everyone’s mind these days. Whether it’s moving away from petrol and diesel vehicles to EVs, reducing your carbon footprint, or repurposing things to avoid sending them to landfill. Well, how about reusable shopping bags made from airbags? That’s exactly what Japanese car manufacturer Subaru is doing in a bid to reduce waste ... Read More
 
New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Rise By 38% In April

New Fleet Vehicle Registrations Rise By 38% In April

The latest figures from the government have revealed that new fleet vehicle registrations rose by 38% in April 2023. It’s great news for the sector as confidence returns and the supply issues that have plagued fleets and businesses in recent months (and years) abate. It presents a positive picture for the future of the UK’s ... Read More
 
Batteries Not Included

Batteries Not Included

Picture the scene… It’s Christmas morning, and you head down to watch your kids unwrap various presents, only to be greeted by the most terrifying words to any parent: Batteries not included. Once upon a time, it seemed that the entire world ran on double-A batteries and recently some car enthusiasts have taken that to ... Read More