Fleets get positive about life post-pandemic as car manufacturers close in on capacity

Fleets get positive about life post-pandemic as car manufacturers close in on capacity

After a year of ups and downs thanks to you-know-what, there’s finally some good news for the automotive industry, and fleets in particular. March’s figures are in, and we can confirm that just a year on from Lockdown 1, most car manufacturers are operating close to capacity once more. As you’d probably expect, production continues ... Read More
 
The weirdest hidden features you’ve NEVER heard of

The weirdest hidden features you’ve NEVER heard of

Buying a new car usually means choosing your preferred engine and gearbox combo, paint colour and trim level. That’s about it – maybe throw in a couple of nice extras for comfort. Job done. But over the years, some manufacturers have taken it beyond just heated steering wheels in order to tempt us… As far ... Read More
 
Ironic Tesla crash serves as important reminder for drivers

Ironic Tesla crash serves as important reminder for drivers

We're usually big fans of irony here at DM. Love a bit of slapstick, the classic “don’t slip on the ice” yelled by the falling on-screen auntie, limbs flying everywhere. But when the joke involves death by dangerous driving? Not so funny. Click here to find out just how ironic a Tesla crash was last ... Read More
 
Cars missing MOTS by more than 3 weeks triples

Cars missing MOTS by more than 3 weeks triples

  The past 12 months has set new trends in the way we use our cars. There’s no denying that! Many lay motionless on the drive for months bar the odd trip to the supermarket. And when the 6-month MOT extension came in with the first lockdown, it was welcomed. Not only to ensure key ... Read More
 
4p per mile not enough for electric company vehicles

4p per mile not enough for electric company vehicles

Government incentives and cheaper fuel costs are among the benefits of electrifying your fleet early. But it turns out the advisory fuel rate (AFR) – i.e. the “45p per mile” electric expense alternative – doesn’t fit the bill, quite literally. In September 2018, HMRC set out an AFR for pure electric cars of just 4 ... Read More