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DAVIS Coaching replaces the company’s existing E-Learning module and delivers bite-sized educational content through a newly developed driver app.

Three electric vehicle charging cables have been declared unsafe after undergoing a series of laboratory tests.

Insurance premiums on EVs are being hiked by some firms based on ‘incorrect and irrelevant’ information, according to the AFP.

TTC has revealed the negative impact winter weather has on drivers’ confidence and willingness to take to the road at night or in poor conditions.

Tailgating irritates drivers the most, followed by both middle-lane hogging and talking on the mobile phone while driving, according to new research.

The number of crashes on UK roads increases by 23% in autumn months compared to summer months, new analysis from the AA suggests.

Trakm8 has announced the return of their quest to find the Road Safety Hero of 2023, in support of Brake's Road Safety Week, taking place from November 19-25.

The latest fleet sector news, including ATS Euromaster launches a new fleet booking system for tyres and environmental transparency unlocked with new CO2 data.

Richard Peak, director of Nextbase, examines how fleets can make the right choices when it comes to deploying new technologies.

A quarter of police forces have adopted new app tools to enable checking of abnormal loads.

Daf Trucks is installing a full suite of new Advanced Driver Assistant Systems (ADAS) on all DAF XB, XD, XF, XG and XG+ models, as of January 2024.

Costs incurred for damage to rental vehicles being returned by fleets have been labelled inconsistent and lacking in transparency.

Brake has announced the winners of the UK Fleet Champions Awards 2023 from 60 shortlisted organisations and individuals across 11 different awards categories.

MTS Cleansing Services, believes FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has been fundamental to a marked improvement in fleet productivity.

The cost of repairs and associated costs have increased rapidly in recent years. Here's how to counter that.

Mark Cartwright, head of commercial vehicle incident prevention at National Highways and lead of Driving for Better Business, reflects on Operation Tramline’s success.

Government plans to equip breakdown vehicles with red flashing lights to help protect drivers have been welcomed by the industry.

A global competition to encourage and reward safe driving behaviour in support of Brake’s annual Road Safety Week campaign has been launched by Applied Driving.

Latest fleet industry news, including Lookers starts work on new £6m multi-franchise ‘car hub’.

Alongside new rules to curb the use of 20mph zones are plans to encourage drivers make the switch to electric vehicles and improve charging infrastructure.

Michelin Connected Fleet has helped parent company Michelin cut harsh driving events by 25%.

Visitors to Driving for Better Business’s stand at Fleet & Mobility Live will be able to play a game with a serious message.

There were 1,711 fatalities on Britain’s roads in 2022, an increase of 10% year-on-year, new data from the Department for Transport (DfT) shows.

A haulage company has been fined £100,000 after a 63-year-old driver fell from a loading bay and died.

Refuelling infrastructure and the eco credentials of the fuel are vital in assessing alternative routes to shrink a fleet’s carbon footprint

"Shocking level" of illegal drug-driving going on among younger drivers highlighted in new IAM RoadSmart survey.

New devices will penalise drivers who attempt to avoid fines by braking harshly to slow down for speed cameras then speed back up too quickly after passing them.

Fleets are being warned that vehicles are being stripped for parts wherever they are parked, rather than being stolen and dismantled at another location.

Transport Committee calls for new legislation to tackle safety concerns over self-driving vehicles and urges caution about the speed of their deployment.

New 20mph speed limits have been introduced across London by Transport for London (TfL) in an effort to improve road safety.

Red Corporate Driver Training has launched a new driver, compliance and risk management platform called SafetyFirst.

Half of car drivers broke the speed limit on 30mph roads compared to 45% on motorways, new data from the DfT shows.

A call for evidence on driver licensing for people with medical conditions has been launched by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA).

The Omoda 5 SUV, which will go on sale in February 2024 with a choice of petrol or electric powertrains, has received its safety rating from Euro NCAP.

Brake will be celebrating fleets that have gone the extra mile at the UK Fleet Champions Awards on October 10, at the Royal Armouries in Leeds.

More than 50,000 drivers had their journeys brought to a halt due to pothole related damage, compared to 41,790 the July before, new analysis from the AA shows.

MoT test certificates will now include information about any outstanding recalls for the vehicle, using real-time data provided by manufacturers.

New artificial intelligence (AI) cameras, aimed at catching drivers using their mobile phone while behind the wheel, are proving successful in police trials.

Richard Peak, director at Nextbase, examines the increasing risk from crash-for-cash scams and what fleets can do to mitigate their risk.