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With manufacturers developing technologies to monitor driver moods, Andrew Ryan explores if Artificial Intelligence is the new safety revolution.

Andrew Ryan runs down three ways in which fleets are adopting innovative technologies to reduce collisions and improve duty of care.

Fleets could be missing out on key opportunities to help ensure the safety of their drivers and other road users, an ALD Automotive survey suggests.

Seat has unveiled its Leon Cristobal - "the safest car in the history of the brand" - at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona.

All new cars sold in Europe should be fitted with a range of life-saving technologies as standard, says the European Parliament.

The GEM Road Safety Charity has opened applications for grants of up to £10,000 for road safety projects.

Road safety charity Brake has published a report in collaboration with Ambit aimed at helping fleet managers and HR professionals reduce their grey fleet risk.

Anglian Water is celebrating its best ever performance at Michelin’s ‘Fill Up With Air’ tyre safety campaign.

Driver compliance has moved to the top of the fleet agenda, says Licence Bureau after it experienced a 30% year-on-year increase in licence checks in the first half of 2017.

Euro NCAP has published the safety ratings of eight new vehicles, all achieving a five star rating.

Trak Global will incentivise its drivers during National Road Safety Week (November 20-26) to encourage a commitment to road safety.

More than two-thirds (68%) of UK businesses are worried their employees are using mobile phones to text or access the internet while driving for work.

Nissan’s EU-wide bodyshop Nissan will expand its approved bodyshop network across Europe with the target of reaching more than 1,000 sites.

A fifth of UK motorists have admitted to breaking the law and using their mobiles phones behind the wheel of a car, a poll has revealed.

McLaren Automotive has become the latest organisation to join the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign as a Business Champion.

Intelligent Telematics has released a series of video clips to demonstrate the added risk of driving on rural roads.

Fleets considering cars with advanced bi-xenon or LED headlamps need to balance the potential cost of repair against the safety and residual value benefits they bring.

One-third (32%) of motorists do not know what the motorway speed limit is but 60% believe people drive too fast on them, a study released by Co-Op Insurance has found.

Venson Automotive Solutions has released its top tips for motorists to get cars winter ready.

With the clocks changing and the evenings drawing in, Specsavers has issued advice to employers to ensure their staff drive safely in the dark.

Software will compare priorities with actual policy and highlight the gaps.

New consultancy service aims to deliver a more in-depth level of support and advice to the company’s 600-plus customers.

The company has made significant strides in safety on its own company car fleet – recording a new, record low incident ratio of just 14.1%.

The speed limit for Sheffield city centre will be reduced to 20mph to make "roads safer, better for pedestrians and cyclists, and improve air quality".

Airmax Remote has launched Maxcam, an onboard dashcam solution that can integrate with remote telematics.

Drivers who have taken a cash option from their employer are often not being considered with the same level of thoroughness as company car drivers.

Appy Fleet is to donate up to £10,000 to charity to promote safe driving for fleet employees as part of this year's Road Safety Week (November 20-26).

BriteAngle has become a co-headline sponsor of UK Road Safety Week, which takes place from November 20-26.

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme will be expanded to raise standards within the motorcycle delivery industry.

Peter Tillotson, business development manager at TyrePal, discusses the importance of tyre safety when purchasing vehicles.

Collisions are a costly part of business life, but thoroughly investigating why they happen can prevent similar incidents occurring again. Ben Rooth reports

Supermarket fuel card provider FuelGenie is urging motorists to ensure they’re staying legal by improving their knowledge on tyre compliance.

GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys.

Mercedes-Benz will recall around 400,000 vehicles in the UK as it seeks to fix a potential airbag safety issue.

The use of dash cam footage following car accidents has risen by 285% since 2015, according to research by Accident Exchange.

IAM RoadSmart warns that the threat of jail alone is unlikely to make people drive in a less dangerous way.

Paul Loughlin motoring law solicitor at Stephensons debates whether it's too soon to ban hands-free

By Gil Ayalon director for Europe at Mobileye

Automated emergency braking, intelligent speed assistance and intelligent seatbelt reminders in all seats should be fitted as standard, say MEPs.

Highways England and The Deer Initiative have joined forces to warn motorists about the heightened risk of hitting a deer during the autumn.