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Half of drivers avoid using lane one on ‘all lane running’ smart motorways, negating the benefit of increased capacity, new research from RAC suggests.

Improving driver safety and vehicle security are the main reasons that UK businesses adopt telematics for their van operations, research suggests.

Police stopped 37,067 motorists on suspicion of drink driving – more than twice the average for other months of 16,977 – in December, last year.

Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for its coveted Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2023, which honours inspirational women in the European automotive industry.

Cars with keyless entry systems are twice as likely to be stolen as those without, according to data from Aviva.

Weev has announced a partnership with Geotab to provide insights into the benefits of switching to electric vehicles (EVs).

Almost a fifth of drivers who already need glasses for driving have not had an eye test for at least three years, according to Venson Automotive Solutions.

British Gas parent company Centrica and Ryze deal to include looking at switching some of its fleet to hydrogen.

M&H Carriers has expanded the reach of its last-mile electric delivery fleet in the Scottish Highlands.

Ford has expanded the model line-up for its new Ranger pick-up with prices starting at £27,550 (ex VAT).

The 2023 Fleet Academy calendar has been announced by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), with a greater number of courses available.

UK driving instructors are backing a nationwide campaign which aims to impose harsher penalties on road users who abuse learner drivers.

Electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Ealing is set to receive a boost with the installation of new on-street chargers.

Autoglass appoints Ian Rowlands as its new commercial director and Halfords appoints Simon Wherry a new group delivery director.

Bristol has launched its clean air zone (CAZ) today (Monday, November 28), charging drivers between £9 and £100 per day to enter parts of the city.

A new electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice benefits scheme has been implemented by Tusker at Danske Bank UK.

IAM RoadSmart has announced key organisational changes to prepare for advances in vehicle technology and accelerate its mission to reduce road deaths to zero.

However, while overseas demand grows by 50.2%, production for domestic market falls by more than a quarter (28.4%).

London’s ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ) will be expanded across the whole of the capital from August 29, 2023.

Manheim Auction Services has sold more than £22 million of assets including trucks, plant and machinery, during 2022

Auto Windscreens has seen body glass claims halve since 2011, with fewer thefts from vehicles thought to be driving the trend.

All-inclusive electric car subscription service Onto has expanded its fleet with the newly released Renault Megane E-Tech.

The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) says the used vehicle sector faces a “difficult” 2023.

QV Systems has integrated the DAVIS API into its Accelerate SaaS platform to provide its clients with the ability to carry out driver licence checking.

UK car production returned to growth in October with 69,524 units rolling off factory lines, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

Deaths involving e-scooter collisions have trebled year-on-year, with 12 fatalities in the past year.

Zenith has reported gross profit of £36.7 million – a 5.8% increase in the last quarter – with profit growth across all divisions.

However, supermarkets still reluctant to cut forecourt prices to reflect falling wholesale prices, says RAC.